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.
From 15 to 17 May 2024, a delegation of Members of Parliament from Suriname participated in a high-level visit to The Hague, The Netherlands, organized by Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA).
We, the undersigned members of parliaments worldwide, stand united in our individual capacities in unwavering support of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
PGA enthusiastically applauds the National Assembly of Ecuador for its momentous decision to adopt the Organic Law on Cooperation between the State of Ecuador and the International Criminal Court.
On 24 February 2022, when the Russian Federation declared to the world the launch of its full-scale invasion against Ukraine. This grim date marks the beginning of a war that has actually been ongoing for a decade.
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.
Mr. Ali Ehsassi, MP, Member of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas, attended the 40th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action held in Kiev, Ukraine, on November 16 and 17, 2018.
During emergencies, power tends to concentrate in the executive branch of the state. Authoritarian governments exploit crises to subvert human rights and undermine democratic institutions.
In the context of escalating violence, there is an urgent imperative to prioritize the universality of the Rome Statute system on the international agenda.
The event, titled “The International Criminal Court and the past, present and future of the Rome Statute – vision for greater regional solidarity”, aimed at raising awareness about the ICC and the Rome Statute in the region/