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The Role of Parliamentarians in Promoting the Universality of the Rome Statute: The State of Play in Today’s ICC

This side-event analysed the main problems hindering States from joining the ICC, with examples of successes as well as challenges experienced, elucidated from the perspective of Parliamentarians from four countries.

Chile adopts Marriage Equality Law

Chile joins Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Uruguay in providing access to marriage for same-sex couples.

Working Group on Afghanistan: Legislators Must Continue to Put Pressure on Their Government

To keep the focus on strategic and efficient actions and considering that the situation in Afghanistan must not be forgotten, PGA, in collaboration with a Malaysian Think Tank, have organized a follow-up meeting to discuss the step

PGA members urge the international community to protect the rights of girls and women in Afghanistan against all forms of violence and discrimination

PGA urges the international community to recognize its collective responsibility in the protection of human rights of all Afghans and to consider an effective, gender-sensitive response to the deteriorating humanitarian context.

Trinidad and Tobago Must Continue Safeguarding Democracy and its Institutions

In recent months, Trinidad and Tobago has been facing political turmoil exacerbated by the impact posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

UK reaffirms commitment to abolish death penalty globally in Question Time triggered by Mr. Mark Pritchard, MP

Chair of PGA’s UK National Group, Mr. Mark Pritchard MP, asks the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will hold discussions with her counterparts in Commonwealth countries on ending the death penalty.

PGA Members react to Closing of ICC Preliminary Examination in Colombia

While marking a new chapter of positive complementarity in the country, it is also the first time that the Office concludes such an agreement with a State Party.

Mexican Senate approves the Ratification of Rome Statute Amendments to Article 8

With this Senate approval, Mexico reiterates its international and national commitments to human rights, justice and the rule of law. PGA will continue to support its members in Mexico to promote the full implementation of the Rome Statute and cooperation with the ICC.

Italian Parliament authorises the Government to ratify the Kampala Amendments on the Crime of Aggression and War Crimes

Italy will become the 42nd State to ratify the Kampala Amendments on the crime of aggression and war crimes.

Coup d’état in Sudan: an unfortunate setback delaying the democracy-building process and justice for victims

The recent events that took place during the evening of Monday 25 October 2021 in Khartoum, Sudan, are yet more evidence of the worrying trend of democratic backsliding worldwide.

PGA Regional Asia Parliamentary Webinar to Promote Nuclear and Radiological Security

This Webinar was the third in a series of 8 such Webinars which PGA will organize aimed at facilitating and encouraging parliamentary diplomacy to promote International Cooperation on Nuclear and Radiological Security.

Online Event: How to Work with Parliamentarians for the Abolition of the Death Penalty

PGA, together with WCADP, organizied an online event on "How to Work with Parliamentarians for the Abolition of the Death Penalty" on 20 October 2021

PGA Board Member Addresses Regional IMO Seminar on The Ratification and Implementation of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement in Asia

The Webinar focused on overcoming the challenges faced by countries in the region as they move towards ratification of the CTA.

Parliamentarians from the Republic of Ghana and Uganda reinforced their commitment to international justice and human rights during their visit to the Hague

PGA organised a visit of members of Parliament from Ghana and Uganda to the Hague. The delegation, was composed of 10 Parliamentarians and two staff members.

PGA Webinar Promoting Universality and Implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and its Additional Protocol/s in the Caribbean Region

This Webinar was the second of a series of 4 such activities in Africa, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Caribbean/CARICOM, jointly implemented by PGA and the Council of Europe, to promote Universality and Implementation of The Budapest Convention on Cyber

Zimbabwe Accedes to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM)

Zimbabwe acceded to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) on Monday, 20th September 2021

PGA congratulates the Government of Chile on the occasion of its ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

The Chilean Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the Draft Agreement ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted in New York in 2017.

PGA Welcomes the Refusal of Uganda's President to Promulgate the Sexual Offences Bill

The Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni returned the Bill to the Parliament for reconsideration.