Parliamentarians for Global Action
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Parliamentarians for Global Action is a non-profit and non-partisan international organization of more than 1,300 free elected legislators from more than 114 democratic countries [1]. It was established circa 1978 as Parliamentarians for World Order engaged in a range of action-oriented initiatives that promote democracy, peace, justice and development throughout the world.
PGA's Headquarters is located in New York City, in close proximity to the United Nations.
The group has world federalist leanings. It promoted ratification of the International Criminal Court treaty[1] and has been working on expanding membership of the International Criminal Court.
In the United States, Rep. Jim Leach is the most prominent member.
Japan and Chad have recently joined.
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[edit] Membership criteria based on democracy
In order to qualify for full membership the Parliament must adhere to all of the following criteria:
- the members must be freely elected by the general population or a reasonable segment of it,
- the election should be open to more than one party, or to those who have no party,
- the Parliament must evidence an actual ability to engage in free debate,
- the Parliament must have the right to turn back legislation proposed by the government.
[edit] Organs
- Annual Parliamentary Forum
- International Council that represents all the regions of the world.
- 15-member Executive Committee
[edit] PGA and UN
PGA also works closely with the UN system through the advisory body of the United Nations Committee for PGA.
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- “PGA Regional Seminars on Strengthening United Nations Peace Keeping Operations – International Parliamentary Input. Informal Briefing with the Security Council, G-77, United Nations Committee for PGA and UN Offi cials”. May, 2002. Final Report.
