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PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.

Democracy, Gender, and Inclusion Program

As democracies are under siege, different forms of discriminatory practices lead to the marginalization and exclusion of individuals who are most vulnerable. Counteracting these dangerous trends requires dismantling policies and legislations that curtail fundamental rights and freedoms, empowering marginalized groups, and promoting equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and political participation in decision-making processes at all levels.

There is an inherent connection between thriving democracies and protecting the most vulnerable, including indigenous communities, women, children, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons. The participation of historically marginalized groups in politics yields concrete democratic gains, in turn building more resilient democracies.

Democracy can only flourish when equal rights and opportunities for all individuals are guaranteed regardless of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity, and sex characteristics. Members of Parliament play an essential role in achieving just, peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive societies. The DGI Program aims to raise awareness and empower legislators to take bold actions in the representation of all constituents. Building strong democratic institutions requires an intersectional approach.

To this end, the Program focuses on three main campaigns:

Program Convenors

Dip. Margarita Stolbizer

Convenor

Dip. Margarita Stolbizer
(Argentina)

Bernard Georges

Deputy Convenor (SOGI)

Hon. Bernard Georges
(Seychelles)

Rozaina Adam

Convenor (DRHR)

Hon. Rozaina Adam, MP
(Maldives)

Emilio Álvarez Icaza

Deputy-Convenor (DRHR)

Sen. Emilio Álvarez Icaza, MP
(Mexico)

Advancing the Human Rights and Inclusion of LGBTI People - A Resource Platform for Parliamentarians
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For technical assistance and more information on the Democracy, Gender, and Inclusion Program, please contact:

Ms. Melissa Verpile
Director
E: [email protected]

Mr. Daniel Garzón López
Senior Program Officer
E: [email protected]

Mr. Aron le Fèvre
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Consultant
E: [email protected]