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PGA operates under the political direction of the Executive Committee and the International Council, with technical and legal assistance from the Secretariat, which is based in New York and has an office in The Hague.

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.

A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the first half of 2024

Mr. Vladimir Kara-Murza was released on August 1, 2024, in a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the West.

Reinforcing our efforts to promote accountability is of the utmost importance, especially at a time when the International Criminal Court faces significant challenges.

The death penalty remains a significant human rights concern. In 2023 alone, Amnesty International recorded 1,153 executions marking a 31% increase from the previous year and the highest since 2015.

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.

When impunity is pervasive, it has profound consequences for societies, especially for those with authoritarian governments experiencing conflict and economic oppression.

The purpose of the visit was two-fold: to advance the Rome Statute ratification and implementation process, as well as assist the Ukrainian parliamentarians in their advocacy for political support with the legislators of the Netherlands.

Recent developments have sparked deep concerns for the situation in Guatemala, which demands immediate attention and decisive action.

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information (e.g., rumors, insults, and pranks). Disinformation is a subset of propaganda, and incorrect information is deliberately spread to deceive people, often sparking fear.

PGA seeks to provide a safe space for dialogue between Sub-Saharan African legislators and their peers from Europe and North America, and with Civil Society representatives, on the inclusion of LGBTQI+ persons.

A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the first half of 2023

Enhancing parliamentarians’ involvement in the pursuit of accountability