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71 years after the historic judgement at Nuremberg by the International Military Tribunal, another international jurisdiction may be able to adjudicate on the responsibility of leaders who engage in aggressive wars: The International Criminal Court.

"Milan Forum for Action in Preventing Violent Extremism and Mass Atrocities: The Role of Parliamentarians". Palazzo Isimbardi, Milan, Italy.

October 30-31, 2017 - Parliament of Uruguay, Montevideo

On 27 October 2017, Parliamentarians for Global Action convened in Niamey (Niger) a roundtable on the full implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in domestic law.

PGA organized a strategic discussion on how the support for the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the ICC can be integrated into a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy of private companies.

The PGA Ukraine National Group offers to host the 10th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the ICC & the Rule of Law in 2018

During the meeting, the parties discussed the situation in Ukraine and the issue of inter-parliamentary cooperation.

PGA is saddened by the death of Professor Dr. M. Cherif Bassiouni, one of the greatest legal scholars of our time.

PGA will organize a luncheon and strategic discussion on how the support for the TFV can be integrated into a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy.

The Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay unanimously approved the draft implementing legislation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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.

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.

The aim of the Roundtable was to explore mechanisms to increase the democratic representation and accountability of the United Nations (UN).

The PGA delegation was composed of Dip. Ronny Monge (Costa Rica), Dip. Luis Petri (Argentina), , and Dip. Tucapel Jiménez (Chile).

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.

The Plenary of the Honduran Congress unanimously approved the inclusion of the crime of aggression in the new Criminal Code.

From 5 to 7 April 2017, the President of the ICC, Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi conducted a mission to Malaysia.

On 20 March 2017, the Justice Committee of the National Assembly of Ecuador held a Hearing to discuss the reforms introduced by Dip. Marisol Peñafiel.

On 16 March 2017 the President of PGA met with the President of the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly.