Loading...

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

News Center

Championing  Human Rights, Democracy and The Rule of Law - International Day of Parliamentarism 2024

We invite parliamentarians to learn more about our toolkits and resources on democracy, the environment, gender equality, international justice, peace and security and the inclusion of marginalized populations.

PGA National Parliamentary Session on Nuclear and Radioligical Security Dodoma, Tanzania

While Tanzania is already a State Party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation and other treaties, action is still pending .with respect to several other crucial international conventions and treaties which regulate nuclear and radiological security,.

Parliamentarians Must Tackle Hate Speech to Protect Inclusive Democracy

In a 2021 resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on “promoting inter-religious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech”.

Somalia Paves the Way for Justice & Accountability

The delegation – all members of the Committee of Justice and Defense from the Federal Parliament of Somalia – had the opportunity to engage in direct and crucial exchanges on accountability and justice.

Making Justice Work: Civil Society Unites In The Global Fight Against Impunity

When impunity is pervasive, it has profound consequences for societies, especially for those with authoritarian governments experiencing conflict and economic oppression.

Parliamentarians from Suriname Strengthen ties with International Organizations to Champion International Cooperation

From 15 to 17 May 2024, a delegation of Members of Parliament from Suriname participated in a high-level visit to The Hague, The Netherlands, organized by Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA).

PGA Welcomes Unanimous Parliamentary approval in Fiji for Accession to Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

Unanimous support for Fiji’s accession of the Budapest Convention

Roundtable Conversation on Promoting Safe and Inclusive Political Environments for Women Parliamentarians:

PGA is committed to promoting safe and inclusive political environments for women parliamentarians

Meeting of the PGA United Nations Advisory Committee and PGA Executive Committee

Highlighting progress made and remaining challenges regarding the implementation of PGA Programs

PGA Welcomes Ecuador’s Adoption of the Law on Cooperation with the International Criminal Court

PGA enthusiastically applauds the National Assembly of Ecuador for its momentous decision to adopt the Organic Law on Cooperation between the State of Ecuador and the International Criminal Court.

Parliamentarians from the Pacific participate in the Region’s 3rd Human Rights Conference on Inclusion of Persons of Diverse SOGIESC

PGA organized meetings for legislators to engage in dialogue on the situation of LGBTQI+ persons in Pacific Island States to effectively address pressing issues such as climate resilience, health, education and economic sustainability.

Legislators are key allies in achieving the goal of “No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all”

In the last two years, there has been a surge in hostility and discriminatory legislation targeting LGBTQI+ persons fueled by foreign-funded, anti-rights movements and scapegoating of vulnerable populations for political gain

Empowering Action on the Escazú Agreement: A Parliamentarians and Civil Society Dialogue

This session, jointly hosted by Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) and ParlAmericas, will bring together parliamentarians and civil society representatives from the Caribbean SIDS for a dialogue on the Escazú Agreement

Promoting Accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in the Pacific

Participants benefited from several expert presentations. Points of Action were identified at the conclusion of the Workshop to promote accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in participant States in the region.

PGA reestablishes National Group in Mexico

the work of the organization and to encourage them to become PGA members

Champions for Human Rights, Democracy and Gender Equality: A Conversation with Parliamentarians from Afghanistan and Uganda

PGA seeks to protect and promote liberties and freedoms for all individuals against a vision of curtailment that employs a rhetoric based on ‘traditional values and norms’ to discriminate and divide.

PGA Congratulates Grenada on becoming the 72nd State Party to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

Grenada joining the Convention on Cybercrime may set an example for other countries of the Caribbean region to follow.

PGA Congratulates Sierra Leone on becoming the 71st State Party to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

On 19 April 2024, the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Brussels deposited the instrument of accession to the Convention on Cybercrime