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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 7h
This #worlddayagainstdeathpenalty focuses on humanizing individuals affected by the death penalty, under the theme “Stories for Life.” Read our statement supporting abolition: f.mtr.cool/22s1btuhsk #nodeathpenalty #abolitionnow @worldcoalition
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Navi Pillay, the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, for her exceptional work defending #HumanRights and advancing #InternationalLaw. 👏 📸 Dr. Pillay with PGA staff in Morocco in 2014, when she received PGA's #DefenderOfDemocracy Award.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🇺🇦 “Behind every one of these figures is a victim, a family, and a fundamental question—can international law deliver accountability when its most basic rules are violated on such a scale? #Ukraine is working to make sure that it can.” - Hon. Galyna Mykhailiuk
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Coalition for the International Criminal Court @coalitionfortheicc.org · 07/10/2026
🔴 WANTED: Highly qualified candidates to become ICC Judges We invited ICC Judicial candidates for the 2026 elections to answer key questions on their background, relevant qualifications and experience. 🗳️ coalitionfortheicc.org/icc-judicial... @pga-champions.bsky.social
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🇺🇳 Last week at the UN General Assembly, Naoero announced its withdrawal from the #RomeStatute. The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties urges Naoero to remain a State Party. 👉 Read all #InternationalJustice updates: www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
As a member of the Global Initiative Against Impunity, PGA has helped uphold and strengthen #InternationalJustice. Browse some of the achievements from 2023-2025 and read the full Impact Snapshot on our website: www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"The safest world we could build is a world where the rules-based order prevails," says Hon. Amanza Walton-Desir, Member of Parliament of Guyana. 🇬🇾 🤝 Join us to protect the integrity of the #RomeStatute system and ensure the world's most serious crimes are never left unpunished.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In response to Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali withdrawing from the #RomeStatute, Hon. Christelle Vuanga, MP of the DRC, urges parliamentarians to support #InternationalJustice. Learn more: www.pgaction.org/news/chad-reverse-…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
At a time when the #RomeStatute system is under intense pressure, Dip. Jorge Cálix, Member of Parliament of #Honduras, addresses parliamentary colleagues, urging them to strengthen support for the International Criminal Court and to stand for #InternationalJustice.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
UN #HumanRights experts call on ICC member states to protect the Court, urging the EU to activate the #BlockingStatute and urging states to mitigate the impact of sanctions on judges, prosecutors, and staff. www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
On 3 August, Justice Without Frontiers, @coalitionfortheicc.org and @pga-champions.bsky.social held a high-level parliamentary roundtable on the ICC, its mandate and jurisdiction, and Lebanon’s potential accession to the #RomeStatute. 🇱🇧 We look forward to continuing our engagement! 📷 © Andre Khalil
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"#Venezuela's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court is a cause for grave concern," says Dip. Margarita Stolbizer, former member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies and former PGA President.  ➡️ Statement: www.pgaction.org/news/venezuela-int…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"If a girl cannot attend school, is that peace? If a woman cannot participate equally in her country, is that peace?" asks Hon. Mariam Solaimankhail, a Member of Parliament of #Afghanistan in exile and a Member of PGA. 👉 Read her op-ed: www.pgaction.org/news/afghanistan-o…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The Presidency of the ASP expressed concern over #RomeStatute withdrawals by Chad & Venezuela, warning that such decisions risk undermining the collective pursuit of justice and weakening global efforts to end impunity.
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International Justice Update - August 2026 - 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.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
On 27 July, Chad announced plans to withdraw from the ICC, the fourth African country since 2025 to begin the withdrawal process, following Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. ⤵️ Read all #InternationalJustice updates: www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Following recent #RomeStatute withdrawals by Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, and Chad's announcement of withdrawal, Hon. Abdoulie Ceesay emphasizes the need for African MPs to support the ICC. ➡️ Learn about our #InternationalJustice campaign: www.pgaction.org/ilhr/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Last year, Timor-Leste ratified the #KampalaAmendments on the crime of aggression. 👏 Hon. @nurimaralkatiri, MP of 🇹🇱, encourages all States that have not yet done so to close the accountability gap. www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
On the Day of International Criminal Justice, the Global Initiative Against Impunity is sharing its impact: 2,000+ survivors supported across 28 country situations, and what civil society achieves when survivors are placed at the centre.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"The effectiveness of international criminal justice depends, to a large extent, on the concrete commitment of States," said @Stolbizer at the @IntlCrimCourt Roundtable on State Cooperation on Release and Interim Release, urging countries to sign voluntary cooperation agreements.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Following #Niger's withdrawal notification from the ICC, #BurkinaFaso and #Mali have also deposited withdrawal notifications. 🔵 Every withdrawal undermines global progress in the fight against impunity. #InternationalJustice www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🌍 Parliamentarians across Africa and around the world express profound concern following Niger’s notification of withdrawal from the #RomeStatute of the ICC. Statement: f.mtr.cool/nggownlgct
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In December, the Assembly of States Parties will elect 6 new ICC judges. 👉 Review the nominated judicial candidates and report misconduct allegations by 30 June: IOM.Vetting@icc-cpi.int ℹ️ f.mtr.cool/mmqsidakkp @coalitionfortheicc.org @fidh-official.bsky.social
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Thank you @democracywithoutborders.org for giving further voice and visibility to our efforts to establish a UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy. This is an important step towards safeguarding democratic governance worldwide.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
On International Day for Countering Hate Speech, a reminder that legislators aren't just law-makers. They set the tone for democratic culture.  ℹ️  f.mtr.cool/ksdxicaqbp @salitigationcentre.bsky.social #NoToHate
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African Parliamentarians and Human Rights Leaders Exchange Regional Lessons on Countering Hate Speech and Strengthening Democratic Accountability - News Center
The discussion focused on practical approaches to strengthening accountability mechanisms, promoting ethical leadership, and ensuring that democratic institutions can respond effectively to harmful rhetoric without undermining freedom of expression
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Deadline extended! ⚠️ Report allegations of misconduct by candidates in the 2026 ICC judicial elections to IOM.Vetting@icc-cpi.int by 30 June. #ElectTheBest  ℹ️ coalitionfortheicc.org/icc-judicial… @coalitionfortheicc.org @fidh-official.bsky.social
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🇦🇫 PGA Member Fawzia Koofi urged EU states to adopt legal measures addressing gender apartheid. 🇭🇺 The ICC welcomed #Hungary’s decision to remain a #RomeStatute State Party. 🇪🇸🇦🇷 Amnesty called for justice for Venezuelan victims.
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International Justice Update - June 2026 - 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.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🇭🇺 Congratulations to the National Assembly of #Hungary for voting to remain a member of the International Criminal Court, reaffirming its commitment to #InternationalJustice and the rule of law. Read more: www.pgaction.org/news/hungarian-par…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🇦🇫 For women and girls in #Afghanistan, accountability is a matter of survival, says Hon. Fawzia Koofi. Welcoming the Taliban to Europe is a slap in the face. @theguardian.com 
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A bird has better protection than an Afghan woman. Welcoming the Taliban to Europe is a slap in the face | Fawzia Koofi
The EU must enact laws to stop gender apartheid and end impunity – not invite the perpetrators to Brussels. For Afghan women and girls it is a matter of survival
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🇭🇺 #Hungary reversed its planned withdrawal from the ICC 🇪🇺🇦🇫 83 CSOs urged the #EU not to engage with Taliban representatives 🇵🇭 ICC Trial Chamber III set the opening of the Duterte trial for 30 Nov. #InternationalJustice www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
⚖️ ICC judicial elections will shape the fight against impunity.  Report misconduct allegations against candidates to IOM.Vetting@icc-cpi.int by 31 May: coalitionfortheicc.org/icc-judicial… @coalitionfortheicc.org @fidh-official.bsky.social
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Help #ElectTheBest in the ICC judicial elections! Report misconduct allegations against judicial candidates to IOM.Vetting@icc-cpi.int by 31 May. ℹ️ coalitionfortheicc.org/icc-judicial… @coalitionfortheicc.org  @fidh-official.bsky.social
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🇱🇾 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
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International Justice Update - May 2026 - 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.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🤝 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. www.pgaction.org/news/mexico-intern…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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: www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
👉 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. www.pgaction.org/resources/towards-…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
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  f.mtr.cool/fblwwtmuft
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
📢 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: www.pgaction.org/resources/towards-…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
🇧🇫 “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. #CrimesAgainstHumanity #InternationalJustice
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International Justice Update - April 2026 - 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.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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.  f.mtr.cool/gefohxycgc
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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. ✅  www.pgaction.org/resources/towards-…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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  ➡️ www.pgaction.org/news/afghanistan-h…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
📌 The future #CrimesAgainstHumanity Convention should address public and direct incitement. @fidh-official.bsky.social #GIAI www.fidh.org/en/issues/internationa…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
🇺🇳 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: www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
🇦🇫 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: www.pgaction.org/news/afghanistan-h…
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
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
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🇺🇦 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.
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International Justice Update - March 2026 - 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.
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
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:
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Subcommittee on Human Rights Ordinary meeting - Multimedia Centre
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
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. f.mtr.cool/jbgpljcqcd #InsightsByLawmakers
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Parliamentarians for Global Action @pga-champions.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🇵🇭 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: www.pgaction.org/news/international…
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