🇱🇾 Tomorrow, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I opens the confirmation of charges hearing in The Prosecutor v. Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri. The first #Libya case to reach this stage before the ICC. #InternationalJustice

🤝 In Mexico City, parliamentarians discussed how to strengthen commitment to #InternationalJustice, including by ratifying the #RomeStatute, closing legal gaps on #CrimesAgainstHumanity, & recognizing #ecocide as an international crime. https://www.pgaction.org/news/mexico-international-justice.html

UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the ICJ on its 80th anniversary, highlighting increasing violations of #internationallaw and geopolitical tensions. 🌐 ⚖️ Read the latest #InternationalJustice Update: https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2026-april.html

👉 Call on your gov to include key proposals in the draft #CrimesAgainstHumanity Treaty, such as the criminalization of slavery and the slave trade, forced marriage, #genderapartheid & the protection of victims’ rights. https://www.pgaction.org/resources/towards-crimes-against-humanity-treaty.html

The UN's special rapporteur system is one of the world's most effective tools for protecting human rights. We’re calling on the UN Human Rights Council to put democracy under that same umbrella.  🌐✍️ Parliamentarians: sign our resolution. #Democracy  https://f.mtr.cool/fblwwtmuft

📢 We need a dedicated Treaty on #CrimesAgainstHumanity! Enquire with your government on the proposals for inclusion in the draft articles by the 30 April 2026 deadline. ⚖️ Learn why the Treaty is needed and next steps: https://www.pgaction.org/resources/towards-crimes-against-humanity-treaty.html

🇧🇫 “The scale of atrocities taking place in #BurkinaFaso is mind-boggling, as is the lack of global attention to this crisis,” said Philippe Bolopion, executive director of @hrw.org#BurkinaFaso #CrimesAgainstHumanity #InternationalJustice

Armed conflict doesn't stay local. Food. Energy. Climate. Global security. All are at risk. @PGAction is calling on parliamentarians to sign a Global Parliamentary Call for De-escalation, Dialogue & Peace — before the costs become irreversible.  https://f.mtr.cool/gefohxycgc

Until 30 April, States can submit proposals for the draft #CrimesAgainstHumanity Treaty.  Enquire with your government & advocate for a #humanrights-based treaty that fully protects victims & closes impunity gaps. ✅  https://www.pgaction.org/resources/towards-crimes-against-humanity-treaty.html

1️⃣ Legitimacy 2️⃣ Inclusion 3️⃣ Rights Hon. @mariamistan.bsky.social, MP 🇦🇫, outlines three foundations for #Afghanistan’s future. "Will you stand with Afghans who believe in democracy, dignity, and freedom?" @europarl.europa.eu  ➡️ https://www.pgaction.org/news/afghanistan-human-rights-crisis.html

📌 The future #CrimesAgainstHumanity Convention should address public and direct incitement. @fidh-official.bsky.social #GIAI https://www.fidh.org/en/issues/international-justice/the-future-crimes-against-humanity-convention-should-address-public

🇺🇳 The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement as the gravest #CrimeAgainstHumanity. ⚖️ Read the latest #InternationalJustice Update: https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2026-march.html

🇦🇫 Hon. Fawzia Koofi, MP (#Afghanistan), urged members of the @europarl.europa.eu to uphold a principled stance on Afghan women’s and girls' rights and to recognize #GenderApartheid. ➡️ Watch her full speech and read more: https://www.pgaction.org/news/afghanistan-human-rights-crisis.html

This is the moment. Mexico brings us together. The ocean unites us. We welcome our guests from around the world to PGA's 46th Annual Forum and 4th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the Oceans, here in Mexico City. Learn more at pgaction.org. #CAP-Oceans

🇺🇦 The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on #Ukraine has found that Russia’s deportation and forcible transfer of thousands of Ukrainian children amounts to #CrimesAgainstHumanity.

Parliamentarians: the world needs you! Learn how Parliamentarians for Global Action can support you in defending democracy at home, championing international cooperation, and building networks of solidarity.  Are you ready to lead? 👉 pgaction.org/news/mps-shape-the-future.html  #MPsShapeTheFuture

Tomorrow @europarl.europa.eu, 🇦🇫 MPs in exile Fawzia Koofi & @mariamistan.bsky.social will discuss challenges facing Afghans, especially women & girls. Watch live at 9 CET:

Ocean protection is everyone’s business. 🌊  Legislators from around the world are gathering in Mexico City this month for #CAP-Oceans. A new plan of action for #OceanProtection is coming! Stay tuned. https://f.mtr.cool/jbgpljcqcd #InsightsByLawmakers

🇵🇭 Last week, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court #ICC concluded the confirmation of charges hearing in The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte.  👉 Read more in the latest #InternationalJustice Update: https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2026-feb.html

Promoting nuclear security is key for peace. Thanks to legislators from 🇹🇿 Tanzania,, 🇸🇿 Eswatini, 🇱🇷 Liberia, 🇺🇬 Uganda, 🇸🇸 South Sudan, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇬🇲 Gambia and 🇿🇲 Zambia for the engaging discussion at PGAction workshop in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. @GAC_Corporate

The latest edition of PGA’s newsletter — The Pulse — is here!  Read our updates on the upcoming 46th Annual Forum, #MPsShapeTheFuture campaign for democracy and international cooperation, and other key advocacy efforts. https://f.mtr.cool/lvunyppihm

Promoting nuclear security is key for peace. Thanks to legislators from 🇹🇿 Tanzania,, 🇸🇿 Eswatini, 🇱🇷 Liberia, 🇺🇬 Uganda, 🇸🇸 South Sudan, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇬🇲 Gambia and 🇿🇲 Zambia for the engaging discussion at PGAction workshop in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. @GAC_Corporate

In this time of great uncertainty, @PGAction is calling on legislators worldwide to defend democracy, champion cooperation, and prioritize dialogue.  Three commitments. One campaign. Are you ready to lead?  Join us. #MPsShapeTheFuture  https://f.mtr.cool/zlagrxpfnv

Earlier this month, the Scottish Parliament voted to advance the #Ecocide Bill, which would criminalize severe environmental destruction by individuals and organizations. 👏 @stopecocide.bsky.social  ⚖️ #InternationalJustice updates: https://www.pgaction.org/international-justice/ij-2026-feb.html

🌊 Parliamentarians: Join CAP-Oceans in Mexico City, 26 - 27 March — a global gathering on ocean protection. Together we’ll advance work on marine protected areas, the High Seas Treaty, #SDG14, 30x30, and more. Register: https://f.mtr.cool/ucfueraact #SDG14 #OceanProtection

The first UN Preparatory Committee on a #CrimesAgainstHumanity Convention marks a promising step. 🙌 We welcome states' commitment to inclusive civil society participation to ensure a survivor-centred & effective convention. https://www.pgaction.org/news/giai-crimes-against-humanity.html

🇬🇲🇲🇲 Last week, the @CIJ_ICJ concluded three weeks of hearings in The #Gambia v. Myanmar case, accusing #Myanmar of committing genocide against the #Rohingya. ⚖️ Read more in our latest #InternationalJustice Update: https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2026-jan.html

Parliamentarians from 14 African countries adopted the #Nairobi Plan of Action for #InternationalJustice, committing to promote #RomeStatute ratification, its domestic implementation, and stronger international cooperation. 🌍 https://www.pgaction.org/news/african-parliamentarians-nairobi.html

🇺🇳 As states discuss a future #CrimesAgainstHumanity convention, we urge parliamentarians to engage their governments to support a #humanrights-based treaty that complements the #RomeStatute and ensures justice for victims and survivors. ⚖️ https://legal.un.org/diplomaticconferences/cah/prepcom.shtml

#Iran: Massacre of protesters demands global diplomatic action to signal an end to impunity (Amnesty International, 14 Jan 2026) ⚖️ Read our latest #InternationalJustice Update: https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2026-jan.html

On Saturday, 17 Jan 2026, the UN #HighSeasTreaty enters into force, starting a new chapter of protecting the high seas through #MPAs. Parliamentarians are essential to turning this framework into action.  Join PGA’s 4th CAP-Oceans, 26–27 March, Mexico City. Visit: www.pgaction.org to learn more.

As 2025 ends, we reflect on standing together through challenges. PGA members worked across divides advancing the High Seas Treaty, ending child marriage in Pakistan, protecting human rights in AI & more. Looking ahead to 2026 with hope. 💙

"The DRC expects from the international community clear and unwavering support for the principles enshrined in the Rome Statute to not remain theoretical but to become living, applicable, and effective." - Hon. Grace Neema Paininye, MP 🇨🇩

On 1 December, HRW warned that the International Criminal Court's #justice mandate is at serious risk. Judge Tomoko Akane, President of the ICC, stated, “We never accept any kind of pressure.” #InternationalJustice Update ⤵️

Congratulations to Seychelles! 🇸🇨 Hon. Bernard Georges, member of @PGAction  Board, who shepherded our work on the Budapest Convention in his country, was instrumental to the unanimous approval of the Cybercrime (Amendment) Act at the National Assembly on Dec 15 /2025.

Parliamentarians for Global Action invites you to our 46th Annual Forum & CAP-Oceans IV in Mexico City, 26-27 March 2026. Connect with fellow legislators, share and learn, and help advance ocean protection and marine governance. Register at

Today on #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm our conviction that human rights are essential. Every person deserves dignity, freedom, and peace. Learn how PGA members supported numerous human rights achievements thru legislative action in 2025. #OurEverydayRights

Our PGA network is stronger thanks to participation from parliamentary peers at our yearly gathering of PGA's International Council and Executive Committee. Deep appreciation to all who attended and showed support for PGA's work and our shared vision. https://f.mtr.cool/tusizvyygp

The @fidh-official.bsky.social released a position paper with four key recommendations for ICC States Parties to take urgent action to defend the court, support victims, and ensure accountability. ✔️ ➡️ #InternationalJustice Update: https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-nov.html

⚖️ At today's "Universality of the #RomeStatute" side event at the #ASP2025, Hon. @graceneemap & Hon. @Fawziakoofi77 highlighted parliamentarians' role in strengthening accountability for international crimes. @DutchMFA @MOFAkr_eng 👉 Join us for more #GIAI side events this week!

PGA participated in the Council of Europe @coe 3rd African Forum on Cybercrime. Hon. Agho @aghohon highlighted "cyber threats have become more complex, more borderless and more damaging." He called for laws that are strong, fair, forward-looking and anchored in the rule of law.

⚖️ The Paris Criminal Court began the trial of former Congolese warlord Roger Lumbala Tshitenga, who faces charges of crimes against humanity. It's a significant step toward justice and accountability in the DRC.

Congratulations to the Parliament of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 on its approval for accession by PNG to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime!

A big thank you to the PGA National Group in the Parliament of Malaysia for recently successfully hosting PGA's Regional Asia Pacific Webinar on its Global Parliamentary Initiative on Responsible AI! bernama.com/en/general/n... @coe.int

The UN Security Council and the International Criminal Court play important roles in addressing the #CrimeOfAggression. ➡️ Learn more: https://www.pgaction.org/news/demand-progress-crime-aggression.html

This week, @hrw.org  & Columbia Law School released a new briefing paper for UN delegations, offering recommendations on the International Convention on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity. #InternationalJustice https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-oct.html

🇪🇸 On 17 October 2025, Spain ratified four amendments to Article 8 of the #RomeStatute on war crimes: use of biological weapons, blinding laser weapons, non-detectable fragments, and starvation as a weapon of war. Congratulations to #Spain for now having ratified ALL amendments! 👏

✅ Each new ratification of the Kampala Amendments on the #CrimeOfAggression sends a powerful message of commitment to uphold international law and deter future acts of aggression. Learn more: https://www.pgaction.org/resources/handbook-kampala-amendments.html @liechtensteinun.bsky.social

🇸🇩 The conviction of Janjaweed leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for war crimes and crimes against humanity is a significant step toward closing the impunity gap in #Darfur. Read the latest #InternationalJustice update 👇

Grateful for partnership w/ @coe.int & PGA leaders Hon. Angela Brown Burke (Jamaica), Hon. Amanza Walton-Desir (Guyana), Sen. Wade Mark (Trinidad & Tobago) in championing ethical #AIgovernance at our Caribbean Regional Virtual Workshop on Responsible AI. Learn more: www.pgaction.org/ips/responsi...