War in Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. This premeditated, unjustified, and unjustifiable invasion, firmly condemned by PGA, represents an act of aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter...

Artificial Intelligence and the spread of Hate Speech and Propaganda

PGA is co-organizating a panel discussion on “AI and the spread of hate speech & propaganda: Challenges and possibilities in the use of AI and its legislative regulation.”

PGA Statement on Atrocity-Crimes Committed in the Context of the Aggression Against Ukraine

PGA joins the forceful statement issued today in Kyiv by the Euromaidan SOS coalition calling for the President of Ukraine to sign into law Act of Parliament No. 2689

PGA Members Affirm Commitment to Gender Equality as a Pillar for Climate Action and Sustainability

PGA Members around the world took part in the Gender Equality Climate Challenge (#GenderClimateChallenge) throughout the month of March.

PGA congratulates the Philippines on the occasion of its ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty

The Move Follows the Concurrence of the Senate of Philippines to the Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty on January 26, 2022.

For a moratorium on the exploitation of the seabed!

As refuges of a unique biodiversity in the world and allies in our fight against climate change, we must absolutely protect our oceans from destruction and exploitation.

Caribbean Regional Briefing by PGA on Nuclear and Radiological Security Project and Discussion on Review Conference of States Parties to A/CPPNM

This Webinar was supported by the Weapons Threat Reduction Program of Global Affairs Canada

Zimbabwe outlaws child and early marriage

President Mnangagwa signed the Marriage Bill into law on 8 March-- International Women's Day

PGA calls on States to increase support for the ICC investigation in Ukraine

Euro-Parliamentarians call for States to remove procedural bar on the crime of aggression

Regional Parliamentary Webinar for Latin America and Caribbean to Promote Universality and Implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

Over 70 Members of Parliament and other interested individuals from across numerous countries in the region participated in this event and exchanged questions and comments on the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

The Congress of Guatemala has approved ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, is the first multilateral agreement, applicable on a global scale, that completely prohibits nuclear tests and establishes nuclear-weapon-free zones

Foreign Affairs Committees call on the creation of an international criminal tribunal into Putin's crimes

Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the parliaments of Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania Slovenia, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom call for the creation of an International Crimi

Authorities in Burkina Faso must respect Human Rights of Citizens and restore Civilian Rule

PGA calls on military authorities in Burkina Faso to release former President Kaboré, respect fundamental human rights of citizens, and return to a civilian-led constitutional order.

African Regional Briefing by PGA on Nuclear and Radiological Security Project

This webinar is the first follow-up event after a series of 4 virtual projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean in 2021

Modernizing the International Criminal Court: Crimes against the Environment, Human Trafficking, Hybrid Justice and Corporate Accountability

The International Criminal Court (ICC) turns 20 this year. To enhance its legitimacy and efficacy, the ICC must consider and address innovations.

Expanding the Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court: A Project in Cooperation with Harvard Law School

The PGA Secretariat has taken part in a project aimed at increasing the efficiency and legitimacy of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in collaboration with Harvard Law School Advocates for Human Rights.

PGA Firmly Condemns the Aggressive War Launched by the Russian Federation Against Ukraine

International Law provides that the use of military force in the territories of other States is lawful only if authorized under Chapter VII of the UN Charter or in self-defense against an armed attack or when the territorial State genuinely gives consent.

PGA condemns Russian Federation’s blatant violation of International law and the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine

The Russian Federation’s decision, implemented by a decree signed by the Russian President, further represents a unilateral violation the 2014-15 Minsk Peace Agreements