Mobilizing Legislators as Champions for
Human Rights, Democracy, and a Sustainable World
Mobilizing Legislators as Champions for
Human Rights, Democracy, and a Sustainable World
Global effort to promote awareness of first-ever international AI treaty seeks to balance innovation with safeguards against disinformation, discrimination, and security threats
On 6 March 2025, PGA co-sponsored an event calling for urgency in upholding international justice in an increasingly hostile global environment. Organized by the NGO No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ), the discussion took place during the EUmans Congress.
Progress achieved in December 2024 has allowed the abolitionist movement to start 2025 under the best auspices.
On 11 March 2025, Philippine authorities arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila and transferred him to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
International Women’s Day (IWD), under the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”, is an opportunity to assess progress towards fulfilling women and girls’ rights and the challenges many of them still face worldwide.
In an era characterized by growing challenges to democratic values and institutions, the Parliamentary Toolbox for Democracy Defense is a vital resource to empower parliamentarians and democracy advocates worldwide.
| Date | Event | Location | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | Briefing on the High Seas Treaty for Parliamentarians in The Gambia | Virtual | Protection of the Oceans |
| 7-10 Apr | Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean | Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | Climate Action Campaign |
| 14-25 Apr | Preparatory Meeting for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference | United Nations, New York | Protection of the Oceans |
| 18-30 Apr | Our Oceans Conference | Busan, South Korea | Protection of the Oceans |
| 17 - 25 May | Parliamentary Delegation to World Pride 2025 | Washingon DC, United States | SOGI Campaign |
| 22 May | International Day for Biological Diversity | Global | Climate Action Campaign |
| May | Regional African Webinar - Introduction to the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law | Virtual | Global Parliamentary Initiative on Responsible AI |
"Afghan women are not just fighting for themselves; we are fighting for justice and lasting peace for women everywhere," said Hon. @Fawziakoofi77 on #InternationalWomensDay#IWD2025 statement: https://t.co/v1oZk14JjE pic.twitter.com/WpxiuOw7dp
— Parliamentarians for Global Action (@PGAction) March 21, 2025
PGA congratulates Mr. Ali Ehsassi on his appointment as Canada's Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement. We look forward to your leadership in our engagement with PGA membership worldwide. @aliehsassi.bsky.social
— Parliamentarians for Global Action (@pga-champions.bsky.social) March 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested - the first time a leader in Southeast Asia has been indicted for #humanrights violations by the @IntlCrimCourt, offering hope to communities of victims in the #Philippines and beyond. https://t.co/aWhzaoyKZj @manayleila pic.twitter.com/9dQWqFIOVC
— Parliamentarians for Global Action (@PGAction) March 14, 2025
Congratulations to Antigua and Barbuda and the Republic of the Marshall Islands???????? for ratifying – and Kiribati for signing the #HighSeasTreaty!
— High Seas Alliance (@HighSeasAllianc) March 13, 2025
These new ratifications and signatures advance the #RaceForRatification.
Follow the progress https://t.co/iPEkvOJ4wi #BBNJ pic.twitter.com/7gVDuXIeIL
