Mobilizing Legislators as Champions for
Human Rights, Democracy, and a Sustainable World
Mobilizing Legislators as Champions for
Human Rights, Democracy, and a Sustainable World
The Toolkit provides parliamentarians with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to effectively enhance climate governance and environmental rights in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), through the Escazú Agreement as a crucial tool.
Today, 28 out of the 55 African Union Member States have abolished the death penalty in law, while 14 States maintain a moratorium on executions.
We welcome the efforts by African Union mediators and others to prevent a further deterioration of the alarming and volatile situation
Progress achieved in December 2024 has allowed the abolitionist movement to start 2025 under the best auspices.
Global effort to promote awareness of first-ever international AI treaty seeks to balance innovation with safeguards against disinformation, discrimination, and security threats
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025 | Global | SOGI Campaign |
| 22 May | International Day for Biological Diversity | Global | Climate Action Campaign |
| 29 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 |
| May | Briefing on the High Seas Treaty for Parliamentarians in Cameroon | Virtual | Protection of the Oceans |
| 05 June | World Environment Day | Global | Climate Action Campaign |
| 4 - 6 June | Participation in World Pride Human Rights Conference | Washingon DC, United States | SOGI Campaign |
| 6-7 June | PGA's Secretariat attends the General Assembly of the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty | Manila, Philippines | Abolition of the Death Penalty |
#BBNJPrepCom concluded with a resounding message: effective implementation of the #HighSeasTreaty is critical to protect our #ocean and uphold #humanrights for ALL. Discussions laid a vital foundation for the Treaty´s entry into force & guided preparations for its first COP. Learn more????
— Parliamentarians for Global Action (@pga-champions.bsky.social) May 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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PGA participated in talks with legislators, gov’t officials, other experts in Valparaíso ???????? last week to underscore importance of enacting legislation that prevents proliferation of weapons of mass destruction under UNSCR 1540 and benefits of export controls. Visit: https://f.mtr.cool/wqauwkcvxs
— Parliamentarians for Global Action (@pga-champions.bsky.social) May 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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⚖️ ICC judges ordered to review #Israel's challenge of jurisdiction ???????? ICC opens inquiry into #Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu ???? @amnesty.org warns of global #humanrights crisis Read more on #InternationalJustice: https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-april.html
— Parliamentarians for Global Action (@pga-champions.bsky.social) April 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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???? Big news! We’ve earned a 4-⭐ rating from Charity Navigator & a ???? Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. These honors reflect our deep commitment to accountability & lasting impact. ???? Support our mission today: www.pgaction.org/donate-2025.html #GlobalDemocracy #HumanRights #Accountability
— Parliamentarians for Global Action (@pga-champions.bsky.social) April 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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