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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We call on parliamentarians in the Maldives, and around the world, to take measures to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,,
PGA’s Board Member and Chair of the Parliamentary Rapid Response Team (PARRT) was verbally and physically assaulted while on her way to the People’s Majlis (Maldivian Parliament).
As we approach the end of 2022, the world continues to witness with great concern the attacks, harassment, sexism, sexual and other forms of violence against women parliamentarians.
On the occasion of the International Day of Parliamentarism 2022, PGA participated in the conference organized by the European Parliament Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group (DEG), dedicated to “Solidarity with Parliamentarians: Defending the Human Rights of Parliamentarians.”
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...
To avoid Afghanistan becoming a safe haven for perpetrators of egregious crimes, the international community must continue securing support and resources for the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Parliamentarians for Global Action firmly condemns the failed coup d’état in Bissau and expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families of the defenders of democracy who gave their lives in resisting to the violent attackers.
The existence and prevalence of sexism, misogyny, democratic backsliding, and authoritarianism have created fertile ground for the institutionalization of violence against women in politics and human rights defenders.
The recent events that took place during the evening of Monday 25 October 2021 in Khartoum, Sudan, are yet more evidence of the worrying trend of democratic backsliding worldwide.
Today, as the world continues grappling with the devastating effects of a global pandemic and a severe decline of democracy and human rights Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins efforts to echo and commemorate the International Day of Democracy.
Members of Parliament engage with the Diplomatic Community on priorities of the United Nations Common Agenda
PGA expresses heartfelt solidarity with the Speaker of the Republic of the Maldives, Hon. Mohamed Nasheed MP, former President of the Maldives and a member of PGA, members of security forces, and civilians who were victims of a barbaric bombing yesterday
The New Zealand Parliament and PGA, co-organized a critical event to support and advocate for the immediate and unconditional release of Iranian human rights defender, Nasrin Sotoudeh
Parliamentarians for Global Action and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights co-hosted a panel discussion on the documentary film NASRIN and how legislators can support at-risk human rights defenders.
As organizations of current and former lawmakers from across the world, we stand in solidarity with the elected representatives of Myanmar's Parliament and call on the military to respect democracy...
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 verdict came on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference of Women, which led to the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action.
Recent crackdowns in Zimbabwe have left the country with several people killed, injured and arrested.
PGA adds its voice to those of respected domestic and international human rights organisations in condemning all forms of racial discrimination and expressing profound concern over recent events in the United States.
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...
Parliament of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 29-30 January, 2020
Lawmakers from PGA’s global membership came together to discuss the Role of Parliamentarians in the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 on the Protection of the Ocean.