PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
On 22 November 2024, the Sixth Committee of the United Nations unanimously approved the “United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity”.
The hybrid, non-partisan Caucus brought together parliamentarians, experts, and civil society to explore the Escazú Agreement.
The conference brought together over 200 participants providing an opportunity for legislators worldwide to share experiences.
This historic resolution represents a crucial step forward for the abolitionist movement.
PGA acknowledges the leadership and tireless efforts of Zimbabwean parliamentarians, including PGA Members and most notably Hon. Dorcas Sibanda, whose collective unwavering commitment has made this historic achievement possible.
Rep. Jim Leach was an outspoken, early champion for the establishment of the International Criminal Court. As early as 1989, more than a decade before the ICC itself was established.
This annual event gathered States, international organizations, and civil society to discuss the ICC's budget, cooperation, complementarity, and management challenges.
The Nicaraguan Government imprisoned Brooklyn Rivera and his parliamentary alternate Nancy Henríquez, alleging the commission of “crimes of treason, undermining the national integrity, conspiracy, and spreading false news”.
Seychelles will therefore now become the 126th State Party to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, thirty days from today's date of deposit of Instrument of Ratification - on January 2nd, 2025.
The bill also remove provisions for consent to marriage of infants to be given by parents or guardians.
It is anticipated that Vanuatu will deposit its Instrument of Accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in the near future
The Assembly provided a vital platform for discussions on advancing international justice and combating impunity.
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
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.
PGA looks forward to the deposit of the Instrument of Ratification of Seychelles of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) in the near future.
PGA brought together parliamentarians from different regions around the world, to discuss and strategize towards the abolition of the death penalty.
Recent media articles encourage their governments to take positive steps.