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 vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
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2023 was a difficult year for the causes of democracy, human rights, peace, justice and equality.
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.
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.
PGA continued to reaffirm its determination to deliver accountability for Ukraine and other situations worldwide.
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.
PGA Members adopt the Buenos Aires Plan of Action to Enhance the Fight Against Impunity
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...
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
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.
On behalf of PGA we welcome your commitment to justice, equality and fairness and your vow to end the federal death penalty
Members of Parliament engage with the Diplomatic Community on priorities of the United Nations Common Agenda
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.
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 acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on 29th July 2020, becoming the 109th State Party to the ATT.
PGA members have raised parliamentary questions to their relevant Ministries on the status of ratification and implementation of the Three Treaties.
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.
By Hon. Syed Naveed Qamar, Member of Parliament from Pakistan and PGA member
The Transgender Persons Bill comes at a critical and urgent moment for the transgender community.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reaffirms Commitment To Working For Universal Application Of Treaty
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
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
Report on activities by Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) and the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PFSALW)
PGA Secretary-General visited Islamabad and addressed the meeting of the PGA National Group, June 24, 2013.
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.
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
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