PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
The global membership of PGA reiterates its call to Maldivian authorities to respect the rights of every individual including parliamentarians, in accordance with national, as well as international, legal and democratic norms and obligations.
PGA congratulates the government of Malaysia for having announced that the Cabinet had approved a bill that would abolish the mandatory death penalty for drug-related crimes.
PGA is deeply concerned at reports of severe political repression in the Maldives, including serious violations of the constitutional and democratic processes and the arrest of several opposition Members of Parliament.
On 25 July 2017, parliamentarians, representatives from civil society and the diplomatic community met in the Parliament of Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, to discuss the abolition of the death penalty in the region.
PGA took action on International Justice Day to reinforce the fundamental role of the ICC in the unwavering pursuit of international justice, the protection of human rights and the establishment of the Rule of Law.
A PGA delegation met with Haitian officials in the framework of Consultations on the ratification of international conventions regarding peace and security, arms control, the Rule of Law and the fight against impunity.
It is with heavy hearts and sad regret that we learned of the passing of Hon. Yusuf Zyia Irbec, MP, Turkey, on June 19, 2017, at the age of 58.
The Legislative Forum was held on July 5 in collaboration with the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador, UN Women and UNICEF, San Salvador.
On July 5 PGA’s Secretary-General Dr. David Donat Cattin met with the new Justice Minister and Attorney-General of The Gambia, Mr. Abubacarr M Tambedou, at the Gambian Permanent Mission to the UN.
PGA affirms its commitment to uphold the Human Rights of all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and/or sex characteristics.
Today, June 28th, we celebrate LGBTI Pride Day, which commemorates the Stonewall riots that started on this date in 1969 and are widely considered to have sparked the gay liberation movement.
The aim of the Roundtable was to explore mechanisms to increase the democratic representation and accountability of the United Nations (UN).
On 5 June, PGA held its 2nd meeting of the UN Advisory Committee in 2017, hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN.
The PGA delegation was composed of Dip. Ronny Monge (Costa Rica), Dip. Luis Petri (Argentina), , and Dip. Tucapel Jiménez (Chile).
This side event will discuss the key role of parliamentarians in the national implementation of the Action Plan and the fostering of political will to protect the Oceans.
The Regional Latin America Parliamentary Workshop brought together prominent Legislators and several Government officials from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto says there is no point talking about respecting human rights without committing to see it through.