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La vision de PGA est de contribuer à la création d'un ordre international fondé sur le respect des règles pour un monde plus équitable, sûr, durable et démocratique.

esther cuesta

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Un quart de siècle depuis la création de la Cour pénale internationale

Today, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a milestone in the collective pursuit of justice, accountability, and the Rule of Law.

Bras de Fer between Ecuador’s Executive and National Assembly: Mutual Destruction

President Lasso can now govern for up to six months by decree on economic and administrative issues under the oversight of the Constitutional Court.

Increasing the Legitimacy of International Law and the democratization of International Law-Making

Members of Parliament, academics, and experts gathered to discuss how best to contribute to the formation of international law in the face of the current and multiple challenges it faces.

PGA Marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech

International Day for Countering Hate Speech, celebrated on the 18th June, is an initiative which aims to educate people on hate speech and discrimination and recognise how it affects society. PGA members speak out on this disturbing trend.

Women Parliamentarians Oppose Racism, Hate Speech & Discrimination

Experts, civil society representatives, Members of Parliament, and other key stakeholders, gathered to discuss the prevention of disinformation which have notably contributed to the increase of hate speech, incitement and the commission of egregious crime

Ecuadorian Legislators Engage on Sustainable Oceans, Human Rights, and Democracy

The purpose of the meeting was to introduce PGA’s Programs and Campaigns to newly elected members of the National Assembly, and to elect a Secretary for the National Group

Latin American Legislators and Experts Meet to Discuss the Fight against Impunity for International Crimes

Participants and panelists had the opportunity to discuss several situations in the region under the current challenging global context caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the social protests that have taken place in several countries.

Dominican Republic and Ecuador Take Important Steps to Decriminalize Abortion

Positive news in Dominican Republic and Ecuador regarding efforts to decriminalize abortion. PGA members Diputada Magda Rodríguez and Asambleísta Esther Cuesta, respectively, have shared their reactions

PGA et le CRWDP dénoncent l’incarcération et la persécution de l’ancien député burundais, Fabien Banciryanino

Nous dénonçons les accusations portées contre M. Banciryanino pour avoir condamné les violations des droits de la personne dans son pays et exhortons les autorités à le libérer immédiatement et sans condition.

PGA International Council elects new Board Members and discusses attacks on democracy and media-freedom during the global Pandemic

On 19 March 2021, PGA organized its International Council meeting on the Zoom platform to discuss major threats to democracy and human rights and to elect its 2021-22 Board.

Legislators in Ecuador discuss small-scale fisheries and the role they can play to ensure their sustainable management

Chair of PGA Ecudaor National Group, Asambleista Soledad Buendía, convened the first meeting of the group in 2020 to discuss programmatic priorities and learn about the areas of development of the work of the PGA during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Why are people protesting in Ecuador? Analysis by Congresswoman Esther Cuesta

During the 11-day National Strike and demonstrations of the indigenous movement and other social sectors of Ecuador, the Ombudsman’s Office registered a total of 11 people killed...

Latin American Parliamentarians meet in Montevideo to promote International Justice

On 6 and 7 May 2019, the House of Representatives of Uruguay hosted forty participants from Latin America to discuss and reflect on international justice as a fundamental tool to strengthen the rule of law and the protection of human rights.

National Assembly of Ecuador Approves Rome Statute Crime of Aggression Amendments

New York/Quito, 23 April 2019 – Today, the National Assembly of Ecuador approved the ratification of the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC of the Court) on the crime of aggression.

The Ratification of the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: a priority for the Parliament of Ecuador

Ecuadorian PGA members commited to further the implementation of the Rome Statute.