irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $613KDEMOCRACY, GENDER AND INCLUSION:- ENGAGED APPROXIMATELY 50 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (MPS), INCREASING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CRITICAL LINK BETWEEN DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. - STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC RESILIENCE THROUGH PRACTICAL TOOLS: PGA ENHANCED ITS PARLIAMENTARY TOOLBOX FOR DEMOCRACY DEFENSE, MAKING IT MORE ACCESSIBLE ONLINE AND TAILORED TO THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF LEGISLATORS. - ON 12 NOVEMBER 2024, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF BELIZE UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THE MARRIAGE (AMENDMENT) BILL, RAISING THE LEGAL AGE OF MARRIAGE FROM 16 TO 18 YEARS. - PARTICIPATED IN THE 3RD PACIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE (PHRC), FOCUSING ON THE RIGHTS OF PACIFIC ISLANDERS OF DIVERSE SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION, AND SEX CHARACTERISTICS. - CO-ORGANIZED THE GLOBAL EQUALITY SUMMIT IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, WHICH CONVENED OVER 200 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING 40 LEGISLATORS FROM ALL REGIONS, ALONGSIDE LGBTQI+ CIVIL SOCIETY, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY.- SEYCHELLES STRENGTHENED LEGAL PROTECTIONS AGAINST HATE CRIMES.
- #2 $292KINTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY: - ACCESSION BY TUVALU AND THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA (FSM) TO THE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION. - ORGANIZED FOUR NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARY SESSIONS IN ZIMBABWE, NEPAL, TANZANIA AND SIERRA LEONE. - SEYCHELLES RATIFIED THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF ACTS OF NUCLEAR TERRORISM (ICSANT). - ORGANIZED ONE REGIONAL WORKSHOP IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION IN FIJI TO PROMOTE ACCESSION AND ADHERENCE TO THE BUDAPEST CONVENTION ON CYBERCRIME.- ACCESSION BY GRENADA, KIRIBATI AND FIJI TO THE BUDAPEST CONVENTION ON CYBERCRIME AND SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS MADE IN VANUATU. OUTREACH TO MEMBERSHIP IN TWO COUNTRIES TO RAISE AWARENESS REGARDING THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE ARMS TRADE TREATY (ATT). COLOMBIA RATIFIED THE ARMS TRADE TREATY. - MEMBERS IN COLOMBIA RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THE RATIFICATION OF THE ATT OVER THE PAST 8 YEARS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Democracy, Gender and Inclusion Program
Engages parliamentarians globally to strengthen democratic institutions, promote gender equality, and protect human rights, including through legislative reforms and international summits.
Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)
Consortium advancing accountability for international crimes, supporting survivors, and strengthening justice mechanisms across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and MENA.
International Law and Human Rights Program
Provides technical assistance to legislators on implementing international human rights standards, abolishing the death penalty, and ratifying treaties like the Rome Statute.
International Peace and Security Program
Educates and supports parliamentarians on arms control, nuclear security, cybercrime, and the prohibition of biological and autonomous weapons.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 5 activities
- Conducts research and maintains a global justice resource hubMaintains MakingJusticeWork.org with nearly 500 resources used by over 2,500 professionals in the accountability field, documenting human rights violations and supporting justice initiatives.
- Promotes gender equality and inclusion of marginalized communitiesCreates safe spaces for women and marginalized political representatives, supports legislative reforms on gender-based violence and LGBTI rights, and publishes parliamentary handbooks to advance inclusion and equality.
- Provides capacity-building and technical support to parliamentariansOffers education, tailored tools, legal and technical assistance, and peer-learning exchanges to support parliamentarians in advancing legislation on human rights, democracy, and international legal frameworks.
- Supports a global network of parliamentarians for legislative advocacyEngages over 1,000 parliamentarians from more than 150 countries in advocacy on human rights, democracy, and environmental protection, including through safe spaces for dialogue and peer-to-peer engagement across political and regional lines.
- Supports victims and survivors of human rights violationsProvides direct advocacy and legal support to over 2,000 victims and survivors of serious human rights abuses, contributing to landmark convictions and reparations measures.
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AI Governance and Ethical Research 1 activity
- Advances responsible artificial intelligence governanceLeads the Global Parliamentary Initiative on Responsible AI, organizing webinars and workshops to promote adoption of the Framework Convention on AI and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funds locally-driven human rights and justice initiativesProvides more than 80 grants to frontline organizations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and MENA to support locally-led advocacy, accountability, and justice reforms.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Leads advocacy campaigns on democracy, human rights, and global justiceConducts targeted campaigns such as #MPsShapeTheFuture and the Campaign for Democratic Renewal, publishes policy briefs, submits recommendations, and organizes dialogues to counter authoritarianism, protect civic space, and promote democratic conduct.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advances international legal frameworks through parliamentary engagementFacilitates ratification and implementation of international treaties—including the Rome Statute, Arms Trade Treaty, Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, Biological Weapons Convention, and High Seas Treaty—through advocacy, technical support, and regional workshops.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.39M
Contributions & grants$2.37M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2350%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$2.02M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.10M
Cash$1.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$469K
Net assets$1.63M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +28.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA MARTINEZ ADAME | SECRETARY-GENERAL | 40 | $273K |
| PETER BARCROFT | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $170K |
| JENNIFER MCCARTHY | DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL | 40 | $157K |
board members · 15
- ALI EHSASSI — CHAIR
- AMANZA WALTON-DESIR — BOARD MEMBER
- ANGELA BROWN BURKE — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTONIO NIQUICE — BOARD MEMBER
- BERNARD GEORGES — BOARD MEMBER
- BORIS DITRICH — BOARD MEMBER
- FOX ODOI-OYWELOWO — BOARD MEMBER
- GALYNA MYKHAILIUK — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARITA STOLBIZER — BOARD MEMBER
- MIRZA IKTHIAR BAIG — BOARD MEMBER
- OLIVER BAMENJU AGHO — BOARD MEMBER
- PETRA BAYR MP — TREASURER
- SAHAR ALBAZAR — BOARD MEMBER
- SYED NAVEED QAMAR MP — PRESIDENT
- VALERIE WOODS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- CIVICUS Monitor Partner — Collaborates by citing data from CIVICUS Monitor on the state of civic space in global countries.
- Civil Society Organizations Partner — Collaborates with civil society organizations to strengthen parliamentary advocacy and local ownership of human rights initiatives.
- Civil Society Organizations Partner — Collaborates with civil society organizations to support parliamentary engagement and legislative action.
- Coalition for the ICC Partner — Co-founding member of the Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI) consortium
- Coalition for the International Criminal Court Partner — Co-chairs the CSO Working Group on Judicial Elections with PGA to promote fair and merit-based ICC judicial elections.
- Council of Europe Government — PGA promotes the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, a treaty adopted under the auspices of the Council of Europe.
- Council of Europe Partner — Collaborated with the Council of Europe's Cybercrime Program to co-organize a regional parliamentary webinar on the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.
- Ethical Sector Partner — Website development partner for PGA
- European Union Funder — Co-funder of the Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)
- FIDH Partner — Co-signed an open letter with 82 other civil society organizations urging the EU to refrain from engaging with Taliban representatives.
- Global Initiative Against Impunity Coalition — PGA is a member of the GIAI, a civil society-led consortium advancing accountability for international crimes with a focus on survivors.
- Government of New Zealand Partner — Collaborated with PGA to stop French nuclear testing in the Pacific.
- Greenpeace Partner — Partnered with PGA to stop French nuclear testing in the Pacific.
- International Criminal Court Government — Advocated for the ratification and entry into force of the Rome Statute establishing the ICC.
- International Criminal Court Government — PGA supports the integrity of international law and defends the International Criminal Court.
- International Federation for Human Rights Partner — Collaborated with FIDH on a briefing note advocating for the criminalization of incitement to crimes against humanity in the proposed treaty.
- Liechtenstein Government — Hosts a member of the PGA UN Advisory Committee through its Permanent Representative to the UN.
- Organization of American States Partner — Collaborated with the Organization of American States to co-organize a regional parliamentary webinar on the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.
- PGA Foundation Partner — Hosts the PGA Foundation in The Hague, Netherlands, supporting the organization's activities.
- Parliament of Cape Verde Partner — Co-hosted the First International Parliamentary Oceans Day with PGA.
- Parliamentarians for Global Action Network — PGA is a cross-party network of individual lawmakers.
- Parliamentarians from Different Political Parties Network — Builds a network of solidarity among cross-party parliamentarians to promote human rights and democratic governance.
- Senate of Mexico Partner — Hosted the Fourth Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the Oceans in Mexico City.
- UN Development Programme Partner — Collaborated with PGA to publish the first comprehensive parliamentary handbook on LGBTI rights.
- United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Network — Mexico City Plan of Action endorsed as a Decade Activity by the UN Oceans Decade.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Parliamentary Leadership for Global Norms and Treatiesmethodology: parliamentary_leadership_global_normsBy equipping legislators with tools and education on multilateral treaties and emerging global challenges like AI and autonomous weapons, PGA strengthens international cooperation because informed parliamentary leadership is essential to ratify, implement, and enforce global norms domestically.
- Survivor-Centered Justice and Civil Society Consortiummethodology: survivor_centered_consortiumBy connecting survivors and local civil society organizations to international justice mechanisms through a consortium model, PGA ensures accountability and systemic change because centering survivor voices and frontline organizations strengthens legitimacy, evidence collection, and advocacy impact.
- Transnational Parliamentary Advocacy Networkmethodology: transnational_parliamentary_cooperationBy mobilizing parliamentarians across borders through peer learning, cross-regional networking, and shared legislative strategies, PGA amplifies advocacy for human rights and democracy because collective, coordinated action across national parliaments creates multiplier effects that national efforts alone cannot achieve.