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Belize becomes the 14th State Party to the Escazú Agreement

PGA congratulates Belize for this historic achievement, recognizing the important contributions by parliamentarians, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders toward this milestone.

Pacific Parliamentary Delegation Participates in Sydney WordPride 2023

PGA organized in the margins of Sydney World Pride, a Talanoa Dialogue on Human Rights and Inclusion for Pacific Parliamentarians and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI+) activists.

The High Seas Treaty: Historic Agreement to Protect the Ocean

The High Seas Treaty provides a legal framework to ensure conservation and sustainable use of and access to marine genetic resources. Nearly two decades after initial discussions began at the UN in 2004, the High Seas Treaty is a momentous opportunity for this common heritage of humankind.

Panama Becomes First Country in Latin America to Achieve Over 50% Ocean Protection

PGA congratulates Panama on the historic conservation of 54 percent of its national waters, significantly surpassing the international target to protect at least 30 percent of the Ocean through Marine Protected Areas by 2030.

Re: Threats to Terminate the Mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

Following Human Rights Watch’s initiative, PGA joins over 60 other organizations around the world to call to members and observers of the UN Human Rights Council to block Ethiopia’s efforts to terminate the mandate of the ICHREE.

One year of aggression against Ukraine

One year has passed since the Russian Federation launched its textbook example of aggression against Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Escazú Agreement as Belize's Opportunity for Regional Leadership

With Senate Approval Now in Hand, Belmopan Can Ratify Escazú Immediately

Proposal to Amend the Rome Statute Kampala Amendment on the Crime of Aggression

The ICC is currently unable to prosecute the crime of aggression being committed against Ukraine because Russia is a non-party to the ICC and has also not accepted the jurisdiction of the crime of aggression.

South Sudan becomes the 185th State Party to the Biological Weapons Convention

PGA warmly congratulates the Government of South Sudan on the occasion of this deposit of Instrument of Accession to the BWC, notwithstanding the many challenges it is currently confronting at the national level.

UN Ambassadors and Officials gather for the Strategic Meeting of the PGA United Nations Advisory Committee

– The Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein to the United Nations (UN) generously hosted the first 2023 strategic meeting of the PGA UN Advisory Committee. This informal encounter counted on the participation of UN Ambassadors and officials to discuss pressing issues for the international community.

Costa Rican parliamentarians discuss the Escazú Agreement

The timely discussion took place ahead of a vote by the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica to extend the timeline to consider the bill to ratify the Agreement.

Parliamentarians highlight the importance of the Escazú Agreement at COP27

COP27 closed with the adoption of a breakthrough agreement to provide loss and damage funding for vulnerable countries heavily impacted by floods, droughts and other climate disasters.

Increasing the Legitimacy of International Law and the democratization of International Law-Making

Members of Parliament, academics, and experts gathered to discuss how best to contribute to the formation of international law in the face of the current and multiple challenges it faces.

In Memoriam: Remembering Mr. Denys Monastyrskyi, MP, Ukraine (1980-2023)

Mr. Denys Monastyrskyi was serving his country in the morning of 18 January 2023 when his helicopter crashed in Brovary, a small town east of Kyiv.

PGA’s Parliamentary Rapid Response Team Strongly Condemns the killing of Former MP Ms. Mursal Nabizada

The Parliamentary Rapid Response Team (PARRT) publicly condemns the vile assassination of former Afghan Member of Parliament, Ms. Mursal Nabiada, by the Taliban regime.

Mónica Adame elected PGA’s Secretary-General for 2023-2025

Ms. Adame was elected unanimously by the PGA Board in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 3rd, 2022 after a thorough, merit-based and publicly-announced selection process.

President of South Sudan has assented to accession by South Sudan to the Biological Weapons Convention

PGA's International Peace and Security Program was pleased to have been informed by PGA Member Hon. Alma Yak on 23rd December, 2022

Iran: No more Killings. No more room for Impunity. Action must be taken now!

Despite international calls for the Iranian government to respect its international obligations under international law, and to stop using the law of force to stay in power at all costs, the crackdown continues to escalate, while the revolt persists.