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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.

Naveed Qamar

37 articles:

PGA Annual Report 2023

2023 was a difficult year for the causes of democracy, human rights, peace, justice and equality.

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.

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.

December 2022 PGA Rome Statute Campaign Update

PGA continued to reaffirm its determination to deliver accountability for Ukraine and other situations worldwide.

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.

12th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law (CAP-ICC)

PGA Members adopt the Buenos Aires Plan of Action to Enhance the Fight Against Impunity

Parliamentary Rapid Response Team (PARRT)

Increasing consensus holds that democracy is in decline globally. Elements of backsliding include progressive erosion of such principles as separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial independence...

Successful participation of PGA members at the Interparliamentary Plenary Assembly celebrated during WorldPride Copenhagen 2021

PGA joined the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, the LGBTQ Victory Institute and the Global Equality Caucus as an Executive Partner of the Interparliamentary Plenary Assembly as part of WorldPride Copenhagen 2021

Roundtable on Afghanistan: Learning From Our Past Mistakes to Move Ahead to Try to Prevent New Atrocities

The roundtable explored actions that could be undertaken by the international community which could have an impact toward the prevention of atrocity crimes and improve the safety and security of Afghan civilians.

An Open Letter to President Biden: Your Vow to End the Federal Death Penalty

On behalf of PGA we welcome your commitment to justice, equality and fairness and your vow to end the federal death penalty

Strategic Meeting of the PGA United Nations Advisory Committee

Members of Parliament engage with the Diplomatic Community on priorities of the United Nations Common Agenda

PGA International Council elects new Board Members and discusses attacks on democracy and media-freedom during the global Pandemic

On 19 March 2021, PGA organized its International Council meeting on the Zoom platform to discuss major threats to democracy and human rights and to elect its 2021-22 Board.

Parliamentarians around the world condemn the coup d’état in Myanmar

PGA strongly condemns the coup d’état that took place today in Myanmar and urges the Myanmar military "to respect the rule of law" and "release immediately all civilian leaders and others who have been detained unlawfully.”

Afghanistan Accedes to the Arms Trade Treaty

Afghanistan acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on 29th July 2020, becoming the 109th State Party to the ATT.

Parliamentary questions posed by PGA members on the Protection of the oceans

PGA members have raised parliamentary questions to their relevant Ministries on the status of ratification and implementation of the Three Treaties.

International Day of the Girl: PGA Members Stand Firm for Girl’s Rights

The International Day of the Girl (IDG) is an opportunity to take stock on progress towards the fulfillment of girls’ rights and the challenges many of them are still facing around the world.

Pakistan Is Leading the Way on Transgender Rights

By Hon. Syed Naveed Qamar, Member of Parliament from Pakistan and PGA member

Pakistan’s National Assembly passes the Transgender Persons Bill 2018 championed by PGA Member Hon. Syed Naveed Qamar, MP

The Transgender Persons Bill comes at a critical and urgent moment for the transgender community.

PGA Members Call on South African MPs to Stand Against Impunity in reaction to South African Government’s Decision to Withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

News broke today that the Government of South Africa has notified the United Nations Secretary General of its intention to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

PGA publishes Parliamentary Factsheet highlighting why the Death Penalty for Terrorism-related Offences is Ineffective, Counter-productive and Violates Human Rights

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), in consultation with the World Coalition against the Death Penalty (WCADP), is launching today a Parliamentary Factsheet on the Death Penalty and Terrorism-Related Offences.

Hon. Naveed Qamar, MP (Pakistan) plays key role in securing formal review of possibility of ATT accession in National Assembly

Pakistan - Hon. Naveed Qamar, MP, Deputy Convenor of PGA’s Peace & Democracy Program and PGA Executive Committee Member, plays key role in securing formal review of possibility of ATT accession in National Assembly of Pakistan

Second Biannual Strategic Roundtable of the PGA UN Committee

On 13 June 2016, PGA held its second UN Committee Meeting of 2016, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Gillian Bird, Perm. Rep. of Australia to the UN at the Permanent Mission of Australia to the UN.

PGA Annual Report 2015

Throughout 2015, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) has continued to develop and strengthen its preexisting campaigns, as well as introduce new initiatives that further the vision of PGA “To contribute to the creation of a rules-based international order for a more equitable, safe and democratic world.”

Election of Nine Board Members and the Treasurer of PGA in San Salvador

Sua William Sio, at its annual meeting, elected nine new Members and the Treasurer of the PGA Executive Committee ("the Board") for a term of 2 years.

Pakistan - PGA Co-Covenor of Peace & Democracy Program, Naveed Qamar MP (Pakistan) organizes 2nd Roundtable Meeting on ATT in National Assembly of Pakistan

A session of round table discussion on Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), an important subject of International Peace and Security (P&D) Program of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Parliament House, Pakistan.

Global Parliamentary Declaration to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage & List of Signatories

The international community has pledged to end child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) as expressed in the Resolution on this issue adopted at the UN General Assembly in December 2014.

Pakistan - PGA Co-Covenor of Peace & Democracy Program, Naveed Qamar MP (Pakistan) organizes 2nd Roundtable Meeting on ATT in National Assembly of Pakistan

A session of round table discussion on Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), an important subject of International Peace and Security (P&D) Program of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Parliament House, Pakistan.

Bahrain: PGA and NPWJ Joint Appeal Calling for the Immediate Release of Sheikh Ali Salman

We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned by the arrest and arbitrary detention since 28 December 2014 of Sheikh Ali Salman, the respected Secretary-General of Bahrain’s largest opposition society, Al Wefaq National Islamic Society.

Roundtable Discussion on Arms Trade Treaty, Pakistan

A Round-Table Discussion on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) was commenced with a detailed briefing by Hon. Syed Naveed Qamar, MP Pakistan and Convener, PGA Program for Democracy and Peace, on BGIPU ATT Seminar and Role of MPs Pakistan.

18th PGA Annual Defender of Democracy Awards

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) will present the 2013 Defender of Democracy Awards to Mr. Samuela ’Akilisi Pohiva, MP of Tonga and Dr. Noor Jehan Panezai and Hon. Naveed Qamar, MP on behalf of The PGA Pakistan National Group. The awards cerem

PGA and APPG on the Abolition of the Death Penalty

Following an Executive Committee decision in July 2013 Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), with the encouragement of the UK All-Party Group on the Abolition of the Death Penalty has started preparations towards the creation of the global parliamenta

PGA Delegation to the 129th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

Report on activities by Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) and the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PFSALW)

PGA Secretary-General and Pakistan National Group Meet with the Hon. Speaker

PGA Secretary-General visited Islamabad and addressed the meeting of the PGA National Group, June 24, 2013.

Nimal Siripala de Silva Honoured for 30 years in Politics

A ceremony was held at the BMICH on May 20th, 2013 in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo for the honour of Irrigation and Water Resource Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva who completes 30 years in politics this year.

PGA Bilateral Dialogue - Aceh (Indonesia) and Balochistan (Pakistan)

On August 11, 2009, PGA held an informal Bilateral Dialogue in Bali, Indonesia on Aceh’s Conflict solving and Revenue Sharing Experiences: Lessons for Balochistan, Pakistan which brought together a group of legislators from the Balochistan province of

Sub-Regional South Asian Parliamentary Seminar on HIV and AIDS

On January 14–15, 2005 Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), a worldwide network of over 1300 individual parliamentarians from 110 National Parliaments, and the National Assembly and Senate of Pakistan convened the Sub-regional Parliamentary Seminar o