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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PGA acknowledges the leadership and tireless efforts of Zimbabwean parliamentarians, including PGA Members and most notably Hon. Dorcas Sibanda, whose collective unwavering commitment has made this historic achievement possible.
Representatives of civil society organizations from Sub-Saharan Africa gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities to advance inclusion and equality of LGBTQI+ persons.
The parliamentary convening provided a safe space for legislators to have an open and respectful peer-to-peer dialogue on the situation of LGBTQI+ persons in their countries.
The adoption of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022, replacing capital punishment with life imprisonment, marks a significant milestone as it aligns Ghana’s criminal system with international best practice
Angola signed the Rome Statute on 7 September 1998. Angola has not yet ratified the Rome Statute, even Parliament adopted with overwhelming support an ICC Ratification Bill on 1 August 2000, which was not signed into law by the President of the Republic.
Benin signed the Rome Statute on 24 September 1999. Benin ratified on 22 January 2002, becoming the 49th State Party.
On 4 June 2013, Botswana deposited at the United Nations its instrument of ratification, which had been signed by President Ian Khama on 15 April 2013, in Gaborone.
PGA has been mobilizing its Burkinabe members since 2016 and has provided them with technical assistance, including as to the ratification of all the amendments to the Rome Statute.
Burundi has withdrawn from the Rome Statute. The withdrawal took effect on 27 October 2017.
PGA has been promoting ratification and implementation of the Rome Statute in Cameroon since 2008.
PGA Members in the Central-African Republic (CAR) have been working on promoting a strengthening of the Rule of Law and of the fight against impunity in the country since 2009.
Chad signed the Rome Statute on 20 October 1999 and ratified it on 1 November 2006.
Comoros, a signatory of the Rome Statute, deposited at the UN its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 18 August 2006, as a result of PGA Members in the Parliament of Comoros.
Congo (Brazzaville) signed the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998, and ratified on 3 May 2004, becoming the 94th state party.
PGA Members in Côte d’Ivoire have promoted the fight against impunity since 2001. These efforts culminated in 2012 with the ratification of the Rome Statute and in 2015 with the adoption of an implementing legislation.
PGA Members in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – both in the National Parliament and in Provincial Assemblies - have been mobilized on promoting the fight against impunity since 2006.
Djibouti signed the Rome Statute on 7 October 1998 and ratified it on 5 November 2002.
Gabon is a Member State of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). PGA has been working with parliamentarians from Gabon since 2008.
PGA has been mobilizing members of the Gambian National Assembly since 2018 and has provided technical assistance to the office of the Attorney General regarding the drafting of a legislation implementing the Rome Statute.
Ghana signed the Rome Statute on 18 July 1998 and ratified on 20 December 1999, becoming the 6th State Party.
Since 2011, PGA has been working in Guinea, promoting the fight against impunity notably through the domestic implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Guinea-Bissau signed the Rome Statute on 12 September 2000 but it has not yet been ratified.
Kenya signed the Rome Statute on 11 August 1999 and ratified the Rome Statute on 15 May 2005.
PGA has been mobilizing members of the Liberian Parliament since 2007 to promote the fight against impunity.
The Government of Lesotho is actively working on the ratification of the amendments on the crime of aggression.
Since 2002, PGA has been working in Madagascar, promoting the fight against impunity notably through the ratification and the domestic implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Rome Statute signed on 3 March 1999 and deposited the instrument of ratification of the same Statute on 19 September 2002.
PGA Members in Mali have been promoting the fight against impunity since 2000.
Mauritius signed the Rome Statute on 11 November 1998 and ratified on 5 March 2002, becoming the 53rd State Party.
Namibia signed the Rome Statute on 27 October 1998, and ratified on 25 June 2002, becoming the 70th State Party.
PGA has been mobilizing Nigerien MPs towards improving the domestic legislative framework for the fight against impunity since 2017.
Nigeria signed the Rome Statute on 1 June 2000 and deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 27 September 2001.
Sao Tome and Príncipe signed the Rome Statute 28 December 2000 but has not ratified it yet.
Sudan is a ’situation country’ under the ICC. Current focus: Alleged genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in in Darfur, Sudan, since 1 July 2002 (when the Rome Statute entered into force).
PGA has been mobilizing Senegalese MPs to promote international criminal justice since 2014.
Seychelles became the 112th State Party to the Rome Statute on August 10, 2010.
Sierra Leone deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 15 September 2000.
South Africa signed the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 and deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 27 November 2000.
PGA has been committed to collaborating actively with its members in Somalia to foster the accession process to the Rome Statute and promote the rule of law.
Tunisia deposited its instrument of accession to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 24 June 2011, thereby becoming the first State Party from the North Africa region as well as the 116th State Party in the ICC system.
PGA has worked with Parliamentarians from Tanzania in promoting the fight against impunity over the last 15 years. The United Republic of Tanzania deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 20 August 2002.
Since 2000, PGA has been working in Uganda with a multiparty group, promoting the fight against impunity notably through the ratification and domestic implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Zimbabwe signed the Rome Statute on 17 July, 1998 but has not ratified it.
These Roundtable Discussions on Building Resilience in Small-Scale Fishing Communities in South Africa, informed by expert presentations and local insights, sought to identify specific next steps that lawmakers may take to improve the livelihoods of their coastal constituents.
The Plan of Action outlines specific measures that Parliamentarians can undertake to combat the illicit trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in Africa.
PGA welcomes such an important development for the status of human rights in the Central African Republic: although the country had been abolitionist in practice as no executions have taken place since 1981, legally ensuring the abolition of the death penalty is a crucial step to prevent any ratchet effect.
The discussion served to bring focus to these often marginalized - yet extremely vital - communities, exploring concrete solutions for increased sustainability of small-scale fisheries.
This webinar is a first of a series of 4 in Africa, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Caribbean/CARICOM to promote Universality and Implementation of The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and its Additional Protocol/s.
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.”
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), also known as the African Parliament, was established in 2004. It is the legislative body of the African Union.
While most Governments in the Middle East and North Africa have expressed support for the ICC, few have taken the necessary steps to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute.
PGA members across the African continent constitute the largest segment of the PGA global membership and played a fundamental role in the national decision-making processes that led most of their countries to join the Rome Statute system.
The ACP–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly was created to bring together the members of the European Parliament and the elected representatives of the ACP countries that have signed the Cotonou Agreement.
PGA calls for the International Community to support a genuine process of peace-making, stabilization and State-building based on the respect of human rights, justice and democracy
The National Assembly has voted to adopt the law on the General Regime of Conventional Weapons, Their Parts, Components and Munitions.
Ali Kushayb is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Darfur (Sudan) between 2002 and 2004.
On 28 April 2020, the National Assembly of Chad adopted with a historical unanimous vote the full abolition of the death penalty for all crimes.
On 10-13 March 2020, PGA conducted a field mission to South Africa to consult with MPs and Government Officials on the ICC.
On 10 March 2020, the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa along with PGA hosted a Briefing on Maritime Governance and Sustainable Development
Our 41st Annual Forum was held in the Parliament of Cape Verde, Praia, November 21-22, 2019.
Stories of parliamentary democracy defenders in partnership with the Democracy Decay & Renewal project.
On 3 and 4 July 2019, the National Assembly of the Gambia hosted over 40 participants, representing more than 15 African States, to participate in the Working Group on the Fight against Impunity in Africa.
PGA organized a Parliamentary Workshop to Promote Women Parliamentarians in Africa in Preventing the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the National Assembly of The Gambia in Banjul - 16-17 May, 2019.
At this crucial juncture for the future of Sudan, PGA calls upon all relevant parties engaged in the reconstruction of democracy and the Rule of Law to undertake the following changes...
From 26 February to 1 March 2019, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) attended the 7th World Congress against the Death Penalty, organised by its partner organisation Ensemble contre la peine de mort (ECPM, Together Against the Death Penalty).
We have been alarmed by recent reports about the inaction of the United Nations peace-keeping operation MINUSCA ) in the face of the commission of atrocities by armed groups.
On 4 and 5 October 2018, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) organised in the National Assembly of the Central-African Republic (CAR), in Bangui, a Technical Seminar on Strengthening the Legal Framework of the Fight against Impunity.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | September 17-18th: The Workshop brought together legislaters in the African region to discuss and review the Biological & Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC).
Promoting Greater and More Effective Participation by Women MPs in Parliamentary Defence, Security and Interior Committees.
CAR - PGA Congratulates the Government of The Central African Republic on becoming the 182nd State Party to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
PGA Congratulates National Assembly of Central African Republic on Ratification of Biological Weapons Convention on 3rd July 2018.
The Central African Republic is formally retentionist but has applied a moratorium since 1981. In 2017, no death sentence was handed out.
Parliamentarians from West and Central Africa shared their experiences and discussed the future of the abolitionist movement in the region.
A critical report that traces the weaknesses of civil society.
A delegation of PGA including the lawmakers Ms. Macarena Gelman (Uruguay), Ms. Olena Sotnyk, MP (Ukraine), Mr. Keong Siong Su, MP (Malaysia) participated in the 16th Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
"Milan Forum for Action in Preventing Violent Extremism and Mass Atrocities: The Role of Parliamentarians". Palazzo Isimbardi, Milan, Italy.
Dep. Epaye wrote to the Foreign Minister of Central African Republic.
The Workshop brought together several prominent Legislators and Government officials for a two day period to discuss and review the Biological & Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC).
PGA submits International Law arguments before the South African Parliament’s Justice Committee on the proposal of the Government to repeal the ICC Implementation Act of 2002
Members of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) welcome the successful efforts deployed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its Member States, which resulted in a peaceful transfer of power in the Gambia last week.
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Parliamentary Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty
Dakar, Senegal, 9-10 December, 2016. Parliamentarians of the world unite their voice in support of the ICC.
The Working Group on the fight against impunity in Francophone African countries held its second meeting on 10 and 11 November 2016, in Lomé (Togo).
The meeting aimed at promoting the universality and full implementation of the Rome Statute and the fight against impunity in Francophone African countries, especially against the backdrop of criticism the International Criminal Court has been facing...
Parliamentary questions about the withdrawal of African countries from 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).
Hon. Laurent Ngon-Baba MP welcomes Accession to Arms Trade Treaty by Government of CAR
Hon. James Selfe recently joined PGA amidst the unfolding events around the neglect of the ICC arrest warrants, as well as the national Gauteng High Court orders, for the arrest of Omar Al-Bashir. During the debates in the South African people’s assembly
Central African Republic (CAR) adopted by a large majority, on 22 April 2015, the bill establishing a Special Criminal Court in CAR
PGA congratulates the National Transitional Council of the Central African Republic which adopted the bill establishing a Special Criminal Court in CAR.
PGA strongly supports the creation of a Special Criminal Court to fight against impunity for the international crimes committed since 2012 in the territory of the Central African Republic (CAR).
While most Governments in the (MENA) Region have expressed support for the ICC and the fight against impunity for crimes under international law, few have taken the necessary steps to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute of the ICC.
PGA welcomes the decision of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to open a second investigation in CAR with respect to crimes allegedly committed since 2012.
PGA and its global membership of over 1,000 Members in 139 countries worldwide continues to monitor with growing alarm and deep concern the rapidly deteriorating situation following the most recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa.
PGA notes with serious concern allegations made that the cease fire has already been broken and that violence has restarted in various areas of the territory.
PGA Executive Committee member Mark Pritchard, MP (UK) calls for ICC to investigate war crimes in the Central African Republic and ensure people responsible are brought to justice.
Proposal for an annual high-level meeting in April of the “Group of Friends of the ICC” to highlight the importance of the ICC in relation to accountability, prevention and justice for victims.
With this urgent appeal we call upon action from your countries to help the International Community to prevent a genocide in Central African Republic.
I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the Parliament and all the People of South Africa on the death of former President Nelson Mandela.
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) is deeply concerned at the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Central African Republic, in particular in recent weeks.
PGA held a Joint Session on the Arms Trade Treaty in the Pan-African Parliament from 17-18, October, 2013.
PGA strongly condemns the ongoing repressive and intimidatory actions by Chadian authorities against Parliamentarians, human rights defenders, journalists and political opponents.
Hosted by the Tanzanian Parliament, PGA organized from 29-30 May 2013 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania at the Parliament Office (Mkwawa Hall) a Regional Parliamentary Workshop on “The Arms Trade Treaty - The Role of Parliamentarians.”
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) is deeply concerned at the latest turn of events in the Central African Republic, which has led to the rebel occupation of Bangui and the flight of the incumbent President of the Republic. PGA concurs with recent S
In the context of the ongoing peace consolidation efforts in the Central African Republic, this parliamentary conference provided a platform to discuss the role of international justice and the Rule of Law in the peace-building process, including the stre
On the occasion of PGA’S 32nd Annual Forum on Empowering women; building Human Security, Members of Parliament from the Central African region gathered to discuss the current status of implementing legislation of the Rome Statute in their respective c
PGA organized a Parallel Side Meeting in conjunction with the 54th CSW on the topic of Role of Policymakers in Governance, Development and Women's Empowerment on March 11, 2010 at the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN.
The Workshop attracted Delegations of prominent Parliamentarians from Tanzania and Uganda, as well as leading PGA Members from Sierra Leone, Suriname and the host country itself, Kenya, including the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Hon. Kenneth
A spirited debate re-launched the political commitment in support of the universality and effectiveness of the new system of international criminal justice within the North-South cooperation framework of the ACP-EU.
On June 5-6, 2000, PGA organized the "East African Conference on ICC Ratification".
The Conference adopted a declaration based on all the seven topics as well as the discussions that formed the basis for the Conference.
In order to bring together the Senegalese and Ghanaian parliamentary committees on population and development and develop an appropriate course of action, PGA and the Parliament of Senegal organized the 2nd Annual "Implementing the ICPD Agenda".
