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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 participation in the experts’ hearing on Cooperation with the International Criminal Court: towards a concrete and expanded commitment

Panelists discuss Cooperation with the International Criminal Court
Panelists discuss Cooperation with the International Criminal Court

May 17-18, 2016
Parliament of Italy in Rome

On 17-18 May 2016, upon invitation of International Law and Human Rights Co- Convenor, Sen. Alain Destexhe, the ICC President Judge Silvia Fernandez and PGA Secretary General Dr. David Donat Cattin participated in the experts’ hearing on Cooperation with the International Criminal Court: towards a concrete and expanded commitment in the margins of Legal and Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), hosted by Parliament of Italy in Rome. Sen. Destexhe is the chairperson of this prestigious Committee.

Discussions with MPs provided a solid basis for the report on universality and implementation of the Rome Statute that will be presented for adoption at PACE Plenary before the end of the year. The PACE session was opened by Italian Justice Minister Mr. Andrea Orlando and Italian Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Ms. Marina Sereni, MP, an active member of PGA, who recognized PGA’s leadership in the global effort to struggle against impunity and to prevent mass-atrocity crimes.

(PACE) meeting on the Rome Statute and Kampala Amendments Ratification

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"Verkhovna Rada" by Martin Schulz is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

PGA Celebrates the Verkhovna Rada’s Historic Adoption of the Law Ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and its Amendments

On 21 August 2024, with an overwhelming 281 votes in favor out of 328 MPs present, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the Law to Ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and its amendments.

July 22-24, 2024 visit by Ghana Delegation to The Hague

Ghanaian MPs Engage in High-Level Discussions on ICC Draft Implementing Legislation Bill

The visit aimed to provide the MPs with comprehensive information and address questions concerning the draft bill to implement the provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the national level.

From 28 to 30 May 2024, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) organized an important visit of Somali Members of Parliament to The Hague, Netherlands

Somalia Paves the Way for Justice & Accountability

The delegation – all members of the Committee of Justice and Defense from the Federal Parliament of Somalia – had the opportunity to engage in direct and crucial exchanges on accountability and justice.