The Assembly provided a vital platform for discussions on advancing international justice and combating impunity.
The Defender of Democracy Awards were conferred in a high-level ceremony on 28 October 2024, hosted by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Honorable Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.
It is anticipated that Vanuatu will deposit its Instrument of Accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in the near future
PGA’s annual International Council Meeting convened to elect new members to PGA’s Executive Committee and discuss PGA’s new strategic plan for the coming years.
Resolution 1540 (2004) affirms that the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery constitutes a threat to international peace and security
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 |
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November | National Parliamentary Webinar to Promote Accession to the Budapest Convention and its Two Additional Protocols in Suriname | Virtual | Global Cybercrime Initiative |
November | National Parliamentary Webinar to Promote Accession to the Budapest Convention and its Two Additional Protocols in Barbados | Virtual | Global Cybercrime Initiative |
2-7 December | PGA participation at the 23rd Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute and organization of side events | The Hague, The Netherlands | Rome Statute of the ICC |
12 December | PGA Briefing for Caribbean Parliamentarians on Global Parliamentary Campaign to Address Cybercrime | Virtual | Global Cybercrime Initiative |
For @Frederika_schw, @PGAction's Int'l Human Rights Program Director, the ICC will only be successful when no cases remain—when justice is served by domestic systems. This guarantees real protection for citizens through strong legislation & institutions, including judiciary. pic.twitter.com/BzA7fQEpHJ
— coalitionfortheicc (@ngos4justice) November 19, 2024
The Speaker’s public recognition of Hon. Agho’s achievements symbolises a national endorsement of his dual commitment to international legislative engagement and grassroots community support.
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— Parliamentarians for Global Action (@PGAction) November 6, 2024
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