Webinar organized by PGA and OAS on Political-Parliamentary Action in Times of COVID-19

In the framework of a memorandum of understanding between the Organization of American States (OAS) and Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), signed on 24 February, both organizations have organized...

PGA Launches the Parliamentary Rapid Response Team (PARRT)

Increasing consensus holds that democracy is in decline globally. Elements of backsliding include progressive erosion of such principles as separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial independence...

Let’s Break the Silence about LGBTI People in the Time of the Coronavirus

Joint Statement of Parliamentarians for Global Action and ILGALAC on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)

Global Parliamentary Declaration In Support of the Negotiation of a Treaty on the Prohibition of Fully Autonomous Weapons

Support the negotiation of a Treaty on the Prohibition of Fully Autonomous Weapons

Parliamentarians Worldwide Demand That Philippines Senator Leila De Lima Be Allowed to Participate in Legislative Proceedings

Senator Leila De Lima’s voice is needed more than ever to defend democracy in The Philippines. Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins allies worldwide in demanding that she be allowed to participate in legislative proceedings.

PGA Members in DRC condemn recent acts of violence in Ituri and call for justice

The region of Ituri has in the recent weeks suffered from numerous exactions committed by armed groups against civilians, including women and children.

PGA Congratulates Government of Namibia on its Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty

On 28th April, 2020, Namibia deposited its Instrument of Ratification to the ATT with the UN Secretary-General in New York, thereby becoming the 106th State Party to the ATT.

Chad’s National Assembly abolishes the death penalty for all crimes

On 28 April 2020, the National Assembly of Chad adopted with a historical unanimous vote the full abolition of the death penalty for all crimes.

In Memoriam of Felipe Michelini – An unforgettable leader in the fight for justice, truth and human rights

On 19 April 2020, Dr. Felipe Michelini passed away in his hometown Montevideo, Uruguay, due to complications following a tragic domestic accident that occurred on 7 April.

PGA member Dip. Gloria Reyes (Dominican Republic) calls on Executive to support Costa Rica’s proposal to WHO on facilitating access to technologies to combat COVID-19

In her letter to the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Diputada Reyes calls on the Minister of Health to formally endorse Costa Rica’s proposal at the W.H.O.

Asambleísta Soledad Buendía Shares Testimony On Being Politically Persecuted In Ecuador

Political repression of opposition legislators in Ecuador is exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis.

Actions We, As Parliamentarians, Can Take To Mitigate The Impact Of Covid-19 On Girls And Women And LGBTI Persons

PGA calls on parliamentarians to take actions to protect the rights of girls, women and LGBTI persons as part of their national COVID-19 response.

Dorcas Sibanda: Death Penalty Should be Abolished Completely

Dorcas Sibanda says while Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has done well to commute death sentences to life imprisonment, he should have completely abolished the death sentence as stipulated in the national Constitution.

PGA Launches Global Parliamentary Campaign in Support of the Negotiation of a Treaty on the Prohibition of Fully Autonomous Weapons

PGA is pleased to announce the launch of its Global Parliamentary Campaign in Support of the Negotiation of a Treaty Prohibiting Fully Autonomous Weapons.

Message from PGA on our Covid-19 Response

The novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the globe and underscored the inequities in our societies.

COVID-19: UN chief calls for global ceasefire to focus on ‘the true fight of our lives’

PGA strongly endorses the UN Secretary-General’s appeal to halt all active armed conflicts in the world and enact a universal ceasefire binding all Parties in war-zones.

PGA Conducted A Field Mission To Advocate For Reversing The Withdrawal Of South Africa From The Rome Statute System

On 10-13 March 2020, PGA conducted a field mission to South Africa to consult with MPs and Government Officials on the ICC.

Zimbabwean Legislators Renew Commitment to the International Criminal Court During Visit to The Hague

Zimbabwean delegation welcomed by ICC President, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji (Nigeria).