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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.

barbara lochbihler

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PGA expresses serious concerns over the continuous two-year detention of its member, Philippine Senator Leila de Lima

Senators De Lima and Trillanes IV called for the unconstitutionality of The Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the ICC, which may take effect on 17 March.

18th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights

The 18th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights is taking place from 4-8 November 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on the theme of “Human Rights and Prevention of Violent Extremism”.

The Indonesian Judicial System, Penalties and Human Rights in the Reformed Draft Criminal Code

On 7 May 2018, parliamentarians and civil society met in Jakarta to consult on the Indonesian Judicial System, Penalties and Human Rights in the Reformed Draft Criminal Code.

European Parliament adopts Resolution condemning the deteriorating human rights situation in the Philippines

PGA Board Member Barbara Lochbihler introduced a comprehensive draft that contributed to the final text supported by all political groups.

PGA’s leading Euro-Parliamentarians participate in Exchange of Views on the fight against impunity

On 2 May 2017, PGA’s Secretary General Dr. David Donat-Cattin addressed a panel of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs’ Committee (AFET)...

Parliamentarians Discuss International Justice on Human Rights Day

On 9 and 10 December 2016, on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the National Assembly of Senegal hosted the 9th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law (CAP - ICC).

7th Session of the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) Working Group

On December 8, the 7th Session of PGA’s Working Group on the Universality of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region was held in Dakar, Senegal.

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).

Parliamentarians Welcome the Adoption of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s Report on Co-operation with the International Criminal Court

PACE has adopted a report titled “Co-operation with the International Criminal Court: towards a concrete and expanded commitment”

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.

Parliamentarians Welcome the Ratification of the Kampala Amendments by Chile and the Netherlands

Chile and the Netherlands have committed to bind their nationals and territory to the prohibition of the use of certain weapons in armed conflicts of non-international character, as well as to the criminalization of acts of aggression...

PGA Mission to Kyiv and Parliamentary Roundtable on Ratification and Implementation of the Rome Statute of the ICC

The purpose of the mission, conducted on the occasion of International Justice Day, 17 July, was to assess and overcome the obstacles in the existing Ukrainian legislation that hinder accountability for perpetrators of international crimes.

PGA Statement on Colombia’s Cease-fire Agreement with FARC

PGA welcomes the signing of a definitive cease-fire agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Parliamentarians Celebrate Iceland’s ratification of the Kampala Amendments to the Crime of Aggression

Iceland, which deposited its instrument of ratification of the Rome Statute on 25 May 2000, has now become the 29th State of the world that ratified the Kampala Amendments on the crime of aggression.

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.

Official Opening of the ICC Permanent Premises

19 April 2016 marked the Official Opening of the ICC Permanent Premises, hosted by the ICC President, Judge Silvia Fernández, and H.E. Mr Sidiki Kaba, President of the Assembly of States Parties.

Open Letter to President of Afghanistan on fighting impunity for ICC crimes

Open Letter to H.E. President Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Open Letter from Parliamentarians in support of Burundian human rights defenders and journalists

Burundi: stop the violence and the attacks against human rights defenders and journalists

Ukrainian Legislators Visit PGA and ICC to Demand Protection from Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)

The delegation led by the Women’s Information Consultative Center from Ukraine that visited The Hague to learn about best practices regarding women’s protection from Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)

PGA Board Members (MEPs) condemn 1904/08 Herero and Nama Genocide

Vor hundert Jahren, am 9. Juli 1915, endete die deutsche Kolonialherrschaft im heutigen Namibia. Zwischen 1904 und 1908 ermordeten die Kolonialherren dort 90.000 Herero und Nama.

PGA welcomes the adoption by the Central African Parliament of the law establishing a Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic

PGA congratulates the National Transitional Council of the Central African Republic which adopted the bill establishing a Special Criminal Court in CAR.

Czech Republic and Switzerland approve Kampala Amendments

Parliamentarians around the world celebrate the acceptance by the Czech Republic of both Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the ICC and the Swiss Federal Assembly unanimous approval of the ratification of the Kampala Amendments

PGA Calls for Bringing to Justice the Perpetrators of the Tunis Attacks

PGA believes that this week’s attacks against civilians in Tunis, which have been claimed by ISIS, might fall under the definition of ‘crimes against humanity’ as defined in the Rome Statute, to which Tunisia has acceded in 2011.

Statement by PGA Members on Palestine, the ICC and the request by Israel’s MFA to Stop Funding-Support for the ICC

Statement of PGA members in the European Parliament in response to the request of Minister of of Foreign Affairs of Israel to stop funding-support to the International Criminal Court following the ratification of Palestine

Working Breakfast / Strategy Meeting on EU Support to the ICC at the European Parliament

(joint meeting of the PGA EP Group and the EP Group of the “Friends of the ICC”), organized by MEP. Barbara Lochbihler, PGA member, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium

The Kampala Amendments on the Crime of Aggression: A promise for the end of illegal use of force in international relations

Meeting Organized by Helmut Scholz (Chairperson, PGA Group in the European Parliament / member of the EP Friends of the ICC)

Leading MPs call upon Chad to arrest and surrender al-Bashir to the ICC

Leading MPs call upon Chad to arrest and surrender Al Bashir to the ICC.