PGA condemns the execution of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam

PGA strongly condemns the execution of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam on 27 April 2022, which testifies to the failure of the Singaporean judicial system and of Malaysian authorities to protect and uphold fundamental principles under international law.

A Giant Stride Towards Justice and Accountability in Colombia

For the first time, Colombia and the victims of mass atrocity crimes had the opportunity to hear publicly from the perpetrators about their involvement and responsibility for these crimes and answer questions before their victims.

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

The webinar was aimed at facilitating Legislators in joining the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT), the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials (CPPNM) and its Amendment (ACPPNM).

PGA participates in Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transformation in the Caribbean

The Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transormation in the Caribbean hosted by thethe Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transformation in the Caribbean hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat, UN Women, and Caribbean

PGA urges the authorities of Singapore to halt the execution of a mentally disabled person

Given that Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam is intellectually disabled, and committed a non-violent crime, we sincerely appeal for the authorities of Singapore to pardon Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s death sentence.

ICC President met with officials and PGA members in Guinea Bissau to advance the Rome Statute ratification

President of the International Criminal Court, Judge Piotr Hofmański, held productive talks with Government authorities and political leaders to pave the way forward towards the ratification of the Rome Statute by Guinea- Bissau.

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