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Mobilizing Legislators as Champions for Human Rights, Democracy, and a Sustainable World
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
6 days ago
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🇺🇳 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
12 days ago
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#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
14 days ago
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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.
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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. 💙
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PGA 2025 Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2026 - News Center
As another year draws to a close, we reflect on the extraordinary resource at the heart of everything we do: our member parliamentarians.
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"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 🇨🇩
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Parliamentarians call for accountability at the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties - News Center
From 1 to 5 December 2025, representatives of countries who are States Parties to the Rome Statute, international organizations, and civil society met in The Hague, The Netherlands, for the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court.
https://f.mtr.cool/cmuolxiunm
about 2 months ago
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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 ⤵️
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International Justice Update - December 2025 - International Justice (Weekly Updates)
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-dec.html
about 2 months ago
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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.
about 2 months ago
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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
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46ᵗʰ Annual Forum and 4ᵗʰ Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the Oceans - News Center
Hosted by the Senate of Mexico, we hope you will join us in the capital for two days of engaging conversations and connecting with fellow parliamentarians.
https://f.mtr.cool/orscfzsuyp
about 2 months ago
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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
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PGA 2025 Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2026 - News Center
As another year draws to a close, we reflect on the extraordinary resource at the heart of everything we do: our member parliamentarians.
https://f.mtr.cool/eyforyiigu
about 2 months ago
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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
about 2 months ago
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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
about 2 months ago
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⚖️ 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!
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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.
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⚖️ 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.
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International Justice Update - November 2025 - International Justice (Weekly Updates)
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-nov.html
3 months ago
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Congratulations to the Parliament of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 on its approval for accession by PNG to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime!
3 months ago
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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
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Malaysia Should Consider Becoming Observer State To CoE AI Committee - Kula Segaran
Kula Segaran, Council of Europe, AI Committee, Obs
https://bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2490029
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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🇪🇸 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! 👏
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✅ 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
3 months ago
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🇸🇩 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 👇
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International Justice Update - October 2025 - International Justice (Weekly Updates)
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-oct.html
4 months ago
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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...
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- Parliamentarians for Global Action - Mobilizing Legislators as Champions for Human Rights, Democracy and a Sustainable World.
Global effort to promote awareness of first-ever international AI treaty seeks to balance innovation with safeguards against disinformation, discrimination, and security threats
https://www.pgaction.org/ips/responsible-artificial-inteligence.html
4 months ago
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During the special session on the review of the amendments on the
#CrimeOfAggression,
parliamentarians actively engaged alongside civil society organizations, underscoring their crucial role in championing
#accountability.
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https://www.pgaction.org/news/demand-progress-crime-aggression.html
4 months ago
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On
#WorldDayAgainstDeathPenalty,
we call upon parliamentarians to challenge the false narrative that executions ensure safety. The death penalty protects no one. Join the movement to abolish the death penalty. https://f.mtr.cool/idlhrfezmi
#NoDeathPenalty
@WCADP
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The ICC's jurisdiction over the
#CrimeOfAggression
is limited. To close the accountability gap, States Parties of the
#RomeStatute
must harmonize the Court’s jurisdiction to ensure equal access to
#justice
for all victims. ✊
https://www.pgaction.org/news/demand-progress-crime-aggression.html
4 months ago
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⚖️ The
#RomeStatute
of the International Criminal Court offers a clear, consensus-based definition of the
#CrimeOfAggression
developed through decades of legal deliberation and negotiations. Learn more:
https://www.pgaction.org/pdf/2019/handbook-ratification-and-implementation-kampala-amendments.pdf
4 months ago
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🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪 Last week, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced their joint decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. Read about it in the latest
#InternationalJustice
update.
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International Justice Update - September 2025 - International Justice (Weekly Updates)
PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.
https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-sept.html
4 months ago
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Congratulations to the Government of Seychelles on approving the Cybercrime and Other Related Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2025. We hope Seychelles may soon deposit Instrument of Accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime! 🇸🇨
#cybercrime
4 months ago
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Congratulations to Malaysia on being invited to accede to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime! 🇲🇾
#cybercrime
4 months ago
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On Sep. 19, the
#HighSeasTreaty
achieved 60 ratifications, triggering its entry into force. This is a milestone for
#oceangovernance
as the treaty is the 1st international, legally binding framework for the protection of the
#highseas.
It will enter into force on Jan. 17, 2026!
4 months ago
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Our members have taken parliamentary action on
#GenderApartheid
👏 ✅ You can too! Our policy brief has recommendations on how to advocate for the recognition & codification, promote solidarity & support, & ensure effective monitoring.
https://www.pgaction.org/ilhr/rome-statute/gender-apartheid.html
4 months ago
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📢 How to advocate for the recognition and codification of
#GenderApartheid?
⤵️ Here are some concrete opportunities for parliamentarians. For details, read our policy brief: https://www.pgaction.org/ilhr/rome-statute/gender-apartheid.html
#EndGenderApartheid
#GenderJustice
#HumanRights
5 months ago
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reposted by
Parliamentarians for Global Action
Mónica Adame
5 months ago
Excited to join the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting! I’ll be part of the Democracy and Human Rights Working Group, bringing parliamentarians’ voices to the global stage.
@clintonglobal.bsky.social
@pga-champions.bsky.social
Let’s keep pushing for human rights ✊
#CGI2025
,
cgiglobal.org/2025
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⚖️ Let’s recognize
#GenderApartheid
as a crime against humanity. ✔️ Naming and codifying this crime is essential to end impunity, ensure justice for victims and survivors, and prevent future violations. Learn more in our policy brief:
https://www.pgaction.org/ilhr/rome-statute/gender-apartheid.html
5 months ago
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Congratulations to the Government of New Zealand 🇳🇿 on acceding to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and becoming its 81st State Party! Learn more about our work advancing the Convention in the Pacific:
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Promoting Accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in the Pacific - News Center
Participants benefited from several expert presentations. Points of Action were identified at the conclusion of the Workshop to promote accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in participant States in the region.
https://www.pgaction.org/news/2024-05-cybercrime-forum-fiji.html
5 months ago
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Under international law, there is currently no recognition of
#GenderApartheid
as a crime against humanity❗ 📑 Our new policy brief serves as a valuable resource for parliamentarians to advance its recognition and codification:
https://www.pgaction.org/ilhr/rome-statute/gender-apartheid.html
5 months ago
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“Sanctioning judges & prosecutors at national, regional or international levels for fulfilling their mandate in accordance with international law standards is an assault on the rule of law & corrodes justice."-UN
#HumanRights
Chief
https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-aug.html
5 months ago
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#InsightsbyLawmakers
| On Episode, 22, PGA Treasurer, Ms. Petra Bayr, MP
#Austria
and PGA Board Member, Hon. Amanza Walton Desir, MP
#Guyana,
reflect on PGA’s Oceans Campaign, highlighting the inextricable link between
#humanrights
and the health of our
#oceans.
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On July 29th, the National Assembly of
#CapeVerde
unanimously approved the ratification of the
#HighSeasTreaty.
PGA congratulates parliamentarians in the country for their efforts and progress in advancing the Treaty.
5 months ago
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🗣️ "Afghan women aren't being silent. They are being silenced." A message from Ms.
@mariamistan.bsky.social
, MP in exile 🇦🇫, on today's anniversary of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
#EndGenderApartheid
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6 months ago
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#InsightsbyLawmakers|
On Ep. 21, Dep. Bilaine de Ceita
#SãoToméandPríncipe
stresses the need for inclusive co-management processes to ensure implementation of
#MPAs
& the importance of strong institutional frameworks, empowering communities, and fostering stakeholder cooperation.
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6 months ago
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Last week, the ICJ issued a landmark advisory opinion clarifying states' obligations on
#ClimateChange.
🌏 The full enjoyment of
#humanrights
requires protecting the climate system. 👉 Read our latest
#InternationalJustice
Update:
https://www.pgaction.org/news/international-justice/ij-2025-july.html
6 months ago
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#InsightsbyLawmakers
| On Ep. 20, Dep. Arlindo dos Santos
#SãoToméandPríncipe
celebrates his country's announcement during
#UNOC3
of their first
#MPAs
- a historic achievement to safeguard marine biodiversity, support coastal livelihoods, and uphold
#humanrights
for all.
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Congratulations to the Parliament of New Zealand and Hon. Barbara Kuriger, PGA member, on the adoption of legislation ensuring conformity with the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime!
https://fintech.global/2025/07/28/nz-cracks-down-on-cybercrime-after-1-6bn-losses/
6 months ago
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What does justice mean to Ukrainians? 🇺🇦 "Without justice, without the rule of law, international law does not exist," says Hon. Dr. Galyna Mykhailiuk, MP (
#Ukraine).
⚖️ International Justice Day statement: https://www.pgaction.org/news/victims-ignored-justice-denied.html
#EndImpunity
#JusticeForAll
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This week, Ms.
@petrabayr.bsky.social
, MP (Austria), urged fellow parliamentarians to support the Vienna Process for a Democratic #Afghanistan. 🇦🇫 🎬 Watch the full clip of the
@ipuparliament.bsky.social
Parliamentary Forum on UN Web TV (51:27 to 52:58)
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1ctfs0wh2
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At
#UNOC3,
PGA members from the
#GulfofGuinea
advanced global
#ocean
action. MPs engaged in meaningful discussions and worked to advance marine protection through
#marineprotectedareas,
and the
#HighSeasTreaty.🧵
6 months ago
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reposted by
Parliamentarians for Global Action
REDRESS Trust
7 months ago
📅 On July, Day of International Justice, 27 years since the adoption of the Rome Statute, the Global Initiative Against Impunity warns of unprecedented threats to international justice. 🧵👇
redress.org/news/victims...
#InternationalJusticeDay
#EndImpunity
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Victims ignored, justice denied – ACT NOW!
Marking 27 years of the Rome Statute, GIAI calls for bold action to defend international justice and uphold victims’ rights worldwide.
https://redress.org/news/victims-ignored-justice-denied-act-now/
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#InternationalJustice
is facing unprecedented threats Victims ignored, justice denied - ACT NOW!
https://www.pgaction.org/news/victims-ignored-justice-denied.html
Joint statement by the Global Initiative Against Impunity 📹 Dip. Margarita Stolbizer, MP (Argentina), PGA Executive Committee Member
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