annualreport2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Programme Activities 2003 3

Message from the President 5

PGAʼs 25th Annual Parliamentary Forum: PGAʼs 25th Anniversary Tribute 7

Peace and Democracy Programme Report 12

International Law and Human Rights Programme Report 16

PGA Members and Activities Worldwide 21

Sustainable Development and Population Programme Report 23

PGA 2003 Executive Committee and International Council 25

PGA 2003 United Nations Committee 27

Financial Report 28

Donors 30

Staff 32

About PGA 33

1 2 PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES 2003

September 16, 2003 PGAʼs 25th Anniversary Tribute (Washington, D.C.)

Peace and Democracy Programme

February 2003 Consultative Mission (Freetown, Sierra Leone)

May 2003 Consultative Mission (Abidjan, Côte dʼIvoire)

May 2003 Consultative Mission (Harare, Zimbabwe)

September 2003 Greek-Turkish Consultations (New York, N.Y.)

September 2003 Briefing to PGAʼs International Council and Mediation Sessions with Côte dʼIvoire, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela delegations (Washington, D.C)

September 2003 Peer-to-Peer Dialogue among African and United States Legislators: Role of Parliamentarians in Peacemaking and Peacebuilding: the cases of Côte dʼIvoire, Liberia, Zimbabwe and ECOWAS (Washington, D.C.)

November 2003 Follow-up Assessment Mission to the Parliament of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)

3 International Law and Human Rights Programmee

January 2003 Briefing on the Implementing Legislation to Incorporate the Rome Statute into Nigerian Law (Abuja, Nigeria)

February 2003 Regional Parliamentary Conference for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS): The International Criminal Court and the Promotion of the Rule of Law (Moscow, Russia)

February 2003 PGA representation on the panel on ICC and the Rule of Law at the Annual Forum of the Inter Parliamentary Forum of the Americas (FIPA) (Asamblea Legislativa de Panamá, Panama City)

April 2003 Strategy Meeting on the International Criminal Court: Protecting the Integrity of the Rome Statute (United Nations, New York)

September 2003 A Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the ICC and the Rule of Law – II session (United Nations, New York)

Sustainable Development and Population Programme

June 2003 Parliamentary Meeting on HIV/AIDS, in collaboration with the Policy Project (Bamako, Mali)

October 2003 PGA delegation at ICPD Steering Committee Meeting (Brussels, Belgium)

December 2003 Parliamentary Seminar on Budgeting (Bamako, Mali)

4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

HON. KENNETH DZIRASAH, MP (GHANA) SECOND DEPUTY SPEAKER

Over the past 25 years, Parliamentarians for Governance in Sierra Leone which was conjunction with PGAʼs 25th Anniversary Global Action (PGA) established itself as a organized by International IDEA and the Tribute. The briefing was hosted by PGA unique organization driven by individual local NGO Campaign for Good Governance member Rep. Donald Payne (United legislators addressing pressing global issues (CGG). PGAʼs mission in Côte dʼIvoire States) in the United State Congress, such as peace, democracy, international was sent in May to address the need for Washington, D.C. Legislators from West law, human rights, nuclear disarmament, consensus building among the political Africa, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, sustainable development and population. parties in the National Assembly in support Denmark, Canada and the Parliament of To commemorate the international of implementing the Linas-Marcoussis the Economic Community of West African achievements made throughout the years, Peace Accords. PGA successfully brought States (ECOWAS) engaged in a discussion PGA celebrated its 25th Anniversary on together leaders from different political with members of the United States House September 16, 2003 at the United States parties inside and outside the National of Representatives on the peacemaking Congress in Washington, D.C., where it was Assembly to discuss the peace process in issues affecting Côte dʼIvoire, Liberia and originally founded in 1978. PGA members Côte dʼIvoire and the obstacles that must Zimbabwe. reunited to discuss accomplishments of be overcome. the past - such as the Six-Nation Peace The International Law and Human Rights Initiative, Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty After a successful multi-party consultation Programme successfully mobilized and the International Criminal Court - as by a nine-member delegation of legislators to take political action to well as issues that still need to be addressed Zimbabwean parliamentarians, PGA reinforce the rule of law through the around the world. deployed a Consultative Mission to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Parliament of Zimbabwe in Harare in May The second session of the Consultative PGAʼs three programmes, Peace and 2003. Discussions with government and Assembly of Parliamentarians for the ICC Democracy, International Law and Human opposition MPs focused on the rule of and the Rule of Law took place September Rights and Sustainable Development law, greater cooperation with international 12-13, 2003 at United Nations Headquarters and Population, continue to galvanize institutions and Zimbabweʼs ratification of in New York and included participants parliamentary leadership at the national the Rome Statute. In November, Executive from 68 countries. This annual event and international levels to address political Committee member Ms. Thandi Modise, brings together parliamentarians, experts concerns around the world. MP (South Africa), who participated in the and ICC officials such as the Mr. Luis May 2003 Consultative Mission, met with Moreno Ocampo, prosecutor for the Court, In 2003, the Peace and Democracy Zimbabwean MPs and H.E. Ms. Kristina to enhance understanding of the Court with Programme continued its work in Africa. Svensson, Ambassador of Sweden to discussions and debates on ratification, Through the Task Force, PGA sent Zimbabwe, in Harare to discuss how PGA implementation and protecting the integrity consultative missions to Sierra Leone, Côte can assist in reopening dialogue between of the Rome Statute. Participants adopted dʼIvoire and Zimbabwe. The mission to the governing and opposition parties. the New York Declaration on Parliamentary Sierra Leone, which took place in February, Action in Support of the ICC. focused on such issues as strengthening PGAʼs briefing on Peer-to-Peer Dialogue the role of parliamentary committees, among African and United States To further the ICC campaign, PGA government-opposition relations and Legislators: Parliamentary Peacemaking identified several underrepresented regions decentralization. PGA also participated in in the cases of Côte dʼIvoire, Liberia, in the Courtʼs system and decided to raise the Symposium on Local Democracy and Zimbabwe and ECOWAS took place in the awareness of parliamentarians in these 5 Dip. Minou Tavarez Mirabal (Dominican Republic); Rep. Dennis Kucinich (United States) 8th Annual Defender of Democracy Awards Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP (Ghana), President of PGA; Ms. Shazia Z. Rafi, PGA Secretary-General regions to facilitate the ratification and Convenor of the SDP Programme, presented implementation of the Rome Statute. On PGAʼs work on the implementation of the February 11-12, 2003, PGA convened a ICPD Programme of Action and discussed regional parliamentary conference for the the plans for the Second IPCI meeting Commonwealth of Independent States which will take place October 2004 in (CIS) that took place in the Russian Duma Strasbourg, France. in Moscow. The conference provided an excellent opportunity to involve The SDP Programme successfully legislators from the region in PGAʼs ICC- continued its Junior Project Officer related work. Participants adopted the (JPO) Programme in Nigeria and Mali. Moscow Declaration which expressed A Memorandum of Understanding was the commitment of parliamentarians to signed between ECOWAS and PGA which promote the adoption of the Rome Statute in detailed collaboration between the two their countries by keeping their parliaments parties on sustainable development issues and civil society informed and urging their in the region. Mr. Moses Mzila-Ndlovu, MP (Zimbabwe); Sen. Anthony Johnson (Jamaica) governments to join the States Parties. In its 25th year, PGA continues to be guided PGA held its first strategy meeting titled by its original vision of promoting inter- Protecting the Integrity of the ICC at UN parliamentary collaboration to mobilize Headquarters on April 22, 2003. Participants global political action for an equitable, safe discussed implementation of the Ottawa and democratic world. PGAʼs members are Plan of Action on the ICC which was dedicated to bringing about progress and signed during PGAʼs 24th Annual Forum in positive change.* Ottawa, Canada. The meeting also addressed the legal and political implications of UN Security Council Resolution 1422 and the Bilateral Non-Surrender Agreements. This was the first in a series of strategy meetings that will continue in 2004.

In preparation for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) + 10, PGAʼs Sustainable Development and Population (SDP) Programme, participated in the Steering Committee for the Parliamentary Conference on ICPD (IPCI) meeting held in October 2003 in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Tony Worthington, MP (United Kingdom),

6 25TH ANNUAL FORUM PGA’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE

On the occasion of its 25th Anniversary, Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP (Ghana), beginnings, the organizationʼs work led to members of Parliamentarians for Global Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament and the creation of the Six-Nation Initiative, Action (PGA) held a commemorative tribute President of PGA, and Sen. Doug Roche as well as critical work on the Chemical on September 16, 2003 in Washington, DC. (Canada), the first PGA President, opened Test Ban Treaty, landmines, population and Dip. Minou Tavarez Mirabal (Dominican Republic); The venue of the United States Congress the morning session, held in the Senate womenʼs issues. Rep. Dennis Kucinich (United States) was significant, as one of the original building. Hon. Dzirasah noted how PGA founding members, former Sen. Paul has developed into one of the most critically Sen. Tom Harkin (United States) welcomed Simon, was a member of the United States important parliamentary organizations the participants to the meeting in the Senate Senate in 1978. within the past 25 years. He recognized the building. He noted that such a gathering invaluable contributions of former PGA was significant, particularly with the recent The discussions were held in both the Presidents Sen. Roche (Canada), H.E. Mr. tragedy of Foreign Minister Anna Lindh Senate building as well as the House of Olafur Grimsson (President of Iceland), of Sweden, serving as a sobering reminder Representatives at the invitation of the Mr. Warren Allmand (Canada), Sen. of the democratic values that continue Tribute hosts, Sen. Tom Harkin (United Sylvia Hernandez (Mexico), Mr. Murli to inspire parliamentarians. However, States), Rep. Carolyn Maloney (United Deora (India), Mr. Moses Katjiuoungua, he noted the agenda of the United States States) and Rep. Dennis Kucinich MP (Namibia), Mr. Allan Rogers (United government in two areas that are of concern (United States). The hosts, having been Kingdom) and Mr. Karl-Goran Biorsmark to parliamentarians: the lack of interest in actively involved with the organizationʼs (Sweden). Members over the years have disarmament, and the overall unilateral work in a number of program areas, taken leadership roles and strived to produce approach on issues such as the Anti- demonstrated the renewed commitment of tangible results on sustainable development Ballistic Missile Treaty, the Kyoto Protocol the parliamentarians of the United States and population concerns, peace and on climate change, and the Rome Statute. to engage the international community security, human rights, the rule of law, the The Administration has squandered the in foreign policy decisions affecting strengthening of democratic institutions and opportunity to become engaged in forging constituents in represented countries the empowerment of women. For instance, an international coalition against terrorism. worldwide. the work of the organizationʼs members The nation was led into a war with a nation in lobbying their governments to sign and that posed no threat to this country or any Legislators from over 73 countries ratify the Rome Statute led to the creation of its allies, and has set a bad precedent. participated in the event which totaled over of the International Criminal Court (ICC). A path of international cooperation in 200 participants. Many of the international Members still continue to work to ensure addressing transnational problems must parliamentarians welcomed the opportunity that national legislation is relevant and be taken, one that PGA has forged for a to engage with members of the United effective in adhering to the Statute. quarter century. States Congress, and expressed the hope that Senators and Representatives from the Sen. Roche paid tribute to the founders H.E. Mr. Olafur R. Grimsson, President US would continue to remain engaged in of PGAʼs predecessor, Parliamentarians of Iceland and former President of PGA, critical political and social developments in for World Order, formed during a special spoke of PGAʼs role through the years in the international arena. session on disarmament in 1977. From these changing the rules of political discourse.

Rep. Donald Payne (United States); Rep. Dennis Kucinich (United States)

Sen. Doug Roche (Canada)

7 Nuclear proliferation, hunger, poverty, occurred by 1981 with international development, and the advancement of observers in attendance. Similarly, any United Nations (UN) reform were all on Iraqi weapons could be dismantled without the organizationʼs ambitious agenda. PGA any bloodshed. members demonstrated the effectiveness of one-on-one dialogue between Dr. Margaret Alva, MP (India), raised the parliamentarians in effecting change. point that the atrocities of Hiroshima and PGA brought a democratic spirit to the Nagasaki could still occur today, as arms United Nations and demonstrated political and fear feed on each other. Disarmament creativity in strengthening international is the first step in creating a peaceful cooperation. coexistence. The propaganda of war must be stopped, as wisdom lies in preventing The first panel on disarmament was chaired the accumulation of problems that will by Mr. Hideki Wakabayashi, MP (Japan), destroy tomorrow. Ancient Indian tradition who introduced the first speaker, H.E. Mr. promotes overcoming differences with Ms. Elsa Papademetriou, MP (Greece); Ms. Shazia Pierre Schori, Permanent Representative of tolerance. Mahatma Gandhiʼs message Z. Rafi, Secretary-General, PGA; Sen. Tom Harkin (United States) Sweden to the United Nations and Chair, of peace was for the entire world. He PGA United Nations Committee. inspired hundreds of thousands to be humble in the face of arrogance. Gandhi Ambassador Schori, a longtime supporter called for specific initiatives on complete of the organization, noted that the disarmament, banning all tests, prohibiting government of Sweden has been one of new weapons development, reducing the most active countries on the issue of levels of conventional arms, as the “battle disarmament. However, with rogue states for peace” must be brought about by the becoming terrorist states, the issue of people of the world; the ultimate power disarmament continues to remain relevant to bring change rests with the people. Dr. and critical to the international community. Alva called on PGA to continue to support Foreign Minister Anna Lindh, who the implementation. As a recipient of the world community lost the week before Indira Gandhi prize in 1987, PGA must the forum, was active in developing a be congratulated for looking ahead. She European strategy for nuclear weapons. emphasized that MPs need to work together The UN Special Commission (UNSCOM) before it is too late. which was headed by Dr. Hans Blix, should be supported by the UN Security Council Mr. Roland Wiederkehr, MP (Switzerland) as enforcement remains weak. raised how PGA was the driving force Dip. Adolfo Taylhardat (Venezuela); Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (United States) behind the Chemical Weapons Convention In August 1983, a PGA delegation met by raising the side effects of their with President Olaf Palme of Sweden to production, which produce long-term declare the support of its members for a effects on the environment and public disarmament initiative. This led to the health. Governments must get rid of creation of the PGA Six-Nation Initiative. nuclear energy plants. There is no UN The lesson from PGAʼs efforts was: if the agency for renewable energy. If people are political will and courage are there, much empowered to produce their own energy, can be achieved even in a world dominated this is democratic energy. With PGA by super powers. Nothing can represent members representing all regions of the civil society better than democratically world, PGA should develop a program for elected MPs. renewable international energy.

Ms. Thandi Modise, MP (South Africa) Rep. Loretta Ann P. Rosales (The spoke of South Africaʼs voluntary Philippines) chaired the panel on the rule disarmament. Reform of defense policies of law, presenting the first speaker, H.E. publicly began in 1968 up until 1984 when Ms. Carla Del Ponte, Chief Prosecutor the government began producing armaments for the International Criminal Tribunal for under a veil of secrecy. Although citizens the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and former H.E. Mr. Olafur Grimsson, President of Iceland; did not support this growth in armaments, Prosecutor for the International Criminal Rep. James Leach (United States) due to the political unrest of the time, the Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). government began to arm itself to appease the United States. Thankfully, due to its Hon. Del Ponte noted that there has been lack of sustainability and public pressures, increased interest in the last few years in a progressive disarmament process war crimes prosecution and developing 8 H.E. Ms. Carla Del Ponte, Prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia

international mechanisms with moral on behalf of Mr. Murli Deora, MP (India) authority. These prosecutions cannot on the four million citizens of India be left to states, as much as they insist infected with HIV/AIDS. Social disparities, on their sovereign right to prosecute. migrations, and poor medical treatment all Parliamentarians must assist in holding contribute to stigmatism of the infected in states accountable in meeting their villages, who suffer isolation. Prevention obligations. Sen. Raynell Andreychuk, is needed through training and education (Canada), Convenor of PGAʼs International with the support of the international Law and Human Rights Programme, added community. that the rule of law is the backbone of H.E. Mr. A.N.R. Robinson, former President of justice, where democracy can flourish. Dr. Amin Mobarak, MP (Egypt), spoke Trinidad and Tobago PGA members have put a program of on the significance of water and energy action into place through a joint declaration management, especially in maximizing the at the recent New York meeting on the efficient usage of energy through renewable Consultative Assembly. The ICC will energy technologies. Wars are fought over become a reality for all citizens and not just water and concrete plans of action are for 92 States. required to prevent political instability over natural resources. Sen. Carlos García Orjuela (Colombia) Rep. Donna M. Christensen, (United raised the point that as the President States) spoke of the devastating impact of of the Senate, he was responsible for HIV/AIDS. Thirty million people are living amending the constitution for Colombia to with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The accede to the Rome Statute. PGA and the prevalence in the Caribbean is 2.2%, almost international community must make the as high as sub-Saharan Africa. One in every ICC effective. H.E. Mr. A.N.R. Robinson, 15 people is infected in the Caribbean. Sen. Raynell Andreychuk (Canada), Convenor, former President of Trinidad and Tobago, Poverty is one of contributing factors to International Law and Human Rights Programme; introduced the UN resolution on the ICC the spread of HIV/AIDS. Rep. Christensen Rep. Donna M. Christensen (United States) and had been nominated for the Peace emphasized that while some governments Prize for his efforts. He reminded the are better then others at prevention and audience of their tremendous responsibility education, we must help those governments as parliamentarians to work for humanity. that are not tackling these problems Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (United States) associated with HIV/AIDS. noted that institutions such as the UN must be protected, but parliamentarians equally Sen. Longin Pastusiak (Poland), Deputy must be committed to oversight. Convenor, Peace and Democracy Programme, introduced Rep. Donald The following panels on population, Payne (United States), who stressed that AIDS and the environment as well as parliamentarians from around the world peacemaking and nation-building were do not have enough influence in their own held in the Capitol Building. Ms. Elissavet countries. Yet it is their responsibility to Papademetriou, MP (Greece) Deputy represent their populations. Although MPs Dep. Mollé Mollé (Côte dʼIvoire); Hon. Ross Convenor, Sustainable Development and have fewer resources than the executive, it Robertson, MP (New Zealand), Deputy Population Programme, introduced Mr. is incumbent on MPs to represent the views Speaker of Parliament K.B. Krishnamurthy, MP (India) speaking of their constituents. Rep. Payne urged 9 parliamentarians from all 70 countries to of West African States (ECOWAS) met and speak up and speak out. exchanged views with the US members of Congress Rep. Payne, Rep. Gregory Rep. Dennis Kucinich, (United States), Meeks, Rep. Betty McCollum, and Rep. Deputy Convenor, Sustainable Development Barney Frank on the crisis in Africa.* and Population Programme, expressed his disappointment of the actions taken by his government and urged MPs to work for the principles of the UN. Rep. Kucinich introduced legislation to create a cabinet level department of peace to be used in our society against violence towards women Sen. Carlos García Orjuela (Colombia), and children. He traveled the world to send President of the Senate the message that U.S. citizens want peace and solidarity, to rid the world of chemical and nuclear weapons, to support the small arms treaty. He raised the necessity of the U.S. signing and ratifying the ICC, as well as the importance of supporting water management, economy, and trade in creating a world where we can celebrate unity and make the choice between war and peace.

The luncheon at the Capitol Hill Club was hosted by Rep. Jim Leach (United States). H.E. Mr. Grimsson met with US members of Congress, Rep. Gary Ackerman and Rep. Jim Kolbe. Dep. Mamadou Lamine Thiam (Senegal); Sen. Longin Pastusiak (Poland), President of the Senate; The Eighth Annual Defender of Democracy Dip. Shafik Jorge Handal (El Salvador) Awards Dinner took place in the evening at the James Madison Memorial Building, the Library of Congress. This yearʼs recipients were H.E. Mr. George Papandreou, Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dr. Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party.

The Peer-to-Peer Dialogue among African and United States Legislators took place September 17, 2003 as a side event to the Tribute. Parliamentarians from Benin, Burkina Faso, Canada, Côte dʼIvoire, Denmark, Ghana, Mali, Namibia, Ms. Thandi Modise, MP (South Africa) Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe and from the Parliament of the Economic Community

Dr. Amin Mobarak, MP (Egypt) 10 EIGHTH ANNUAL DEFFENDER OF DEMOCRACY AWARDS DINNER

PGA celebrated its Eighth Annual Defender the second awardee, Dr. Chee Soon of Democracy Awards on September 16th, Juan, Secretary-General of the Singapore 2003 at the James Madison Memorial Democratic Party. Dr. Chee was selected Building, the Library of Congress in to receive the award for his commitment to Washington, D.C. This yearʼs recipients the promotion of democratic principles. were H.E. Mr. George Papandreou, Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Chee He has worked to achieve fair labor Soon Juan, Secretary-General of the conditions, good governance and the Singapore Democratic Party. acceptance of diversity of opinions. “I am humbled by the fact that you have decided Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP (Ghana) and that I should be the recipient of this yearʼs PGA President, introduced the first awardee, Defender of Democracy,” said Dr. Chee. Hon. Papandreou who was selected to As the current director of The Open receive the award for his lifelong work and Singapore Centre, Dr. Chee helps promote commitment to peace and democracy. As open civic participation and accountability the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Greece, in government. “It is my hope and goal to Hon. Papandreou promoted a foreign policy turn Singapore into the hub of democracy based on the respect of human rights and a in Southwest Asia, if not Asia,” said Dr. peaceful approach to conflict resolution. In Chee. his acceptance speech, Hon. Papandreou H.E. Mr. George Papandreou, Greek Minister of explained that “democratic leadership Since 2001, Dr. Chee has chaired the 18- Foreign Affairs; Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP (Ghana), also means opening the opportunity for nation Alliance for Reform and Democracy President of PGA oneʼs citizens to express themselves and to in Asia and has been a member of the shape policies, where diplomacy should go International Board of Directors at the beyond the closed doors of negotiations.” Forum of Democratic Leaders in the Asia-Pacific. He is also a member of the As Vice-Chair of the Olympic Truce Executive Committee of the Council of Foundation, Hon. Papandreou worked Asian Liberals and Democrats.* to promote the message of world peace through the movement of the Olympic Truce initiative. This movement seeks to revive the Ancient Greek Olympic tradition where hostilities between states end during the Olympic Games. “So in fact,” the Minister said, “the Olympic Games, when we revived them in Athens some 100 years ago, were not simply a sporting game. They were a peace project.” Hon. Papandreou successfully worked to revive the Olympic Truce starting in 2004. “If we can have peace for 14 days, maybe we can have peace forever,” he said. He invited PGA to join the Olympic Games celebrations in Athens in 2004. Dr. Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General, Singapore Democratic Party; Sen. Raynell Sen. Raynell Andreychuk (Canada), Andreychuk (Canada), Convenor of PGAʼs International Law and Human Rights Programme Convenor of PGAʼs International Law and Human Rights Programme, introduced 11 PEACE AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAMME

PGAʼs Task Force on Peace and Democracy of the urgent post-conflict rebuilding issues continued its work in Africa with a focus is the restoration of effective representation Convenor on West Africa and Zimbabwe. in local governance and the restoration of Dep. Mamadou Lamine Thiam (Senegal) the Paramount Chiefs. The progress of In collaboration with International IDEA, the Task Force on Local Government and Deputy Convenors PGA sent an exploratory mission to Sierra Decentralization (which sets rules and Ms. Elissavet Papademetriou, MP (Greece) Leone on February 24-28, 2003 to meet with mechanisms for the elections) and the Sen. Longin Pastusiak (Poland) members of the Parliament. The mission, role of the parliament in passing required which included Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, legislation on municipal elections were Programme Advisors: MP (Ghana) Second Deputy Speaker and also raised. Amb. Kristina Svensson, Ambassador of PGA President, held discussions with MPs, Sweden to Zimbabwe high level officials of the United Nations Mr. Alan Doss, United Nations Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Executive Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), Assistant Special Representative of the Secretary, ECOWAS representatives of civil society, the World Secretary General and UNDP Resident Amb. Olara Otunnu, Special Bank and international organizations. Representative, opened the meeting. The Representative of the Secretary-General for The discussions focused on the need Minister of Parliamentary and Political Children in Armed Conflict for consensus building and negotiation, Affairs presented the governmentʼs plan of Amb. Ould Abdallah, Special strengthening of parliamentary committees, action for decentralization and presentations Representative of the Secretary-General for government-opposition relations and were made by representatives of womenʼs West Africa constituency relations. and youth groups. Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, Mr. David Malone, President, International MP (Ghana), President, PGA, also Peace Academy As part of the mission, PGA participated presented at the workshop where he shared Amb. Aldo Ajello, Special Envoy for the in the Symposium on Local Democracy Ghanaʼs experience on local governance Great Lakes Region, European Union and Governance in Sierra Leone, held and decentralization. Participants agreed on February 26, 2003 in Freetown. that the international community can Programme Staff: The workshop was organized by the assist through enhancing the capacity of Ms. Eva Dunn, Senior Programme Officer International Institute for Democracy and civil society, local government and further Ms. Nebiyat Woldemichael, Programme Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) supporting decentralization. Officer and the local NGO Campaign for Good Mr. Russell Geekie, Consultant Governance (CGG). The PGA delegation met with Hon. Edmond Ms. Marlye Gélin-Adams, Consultant Cowan, Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Ernest Ms. Wema Isa, Consultant As the progressive breakdown of effective Koroma, Minority Leader, and other main Ms. Lori Mann, Consultant local representation and participation in party and opposition MPs. The needs of the Mr. Klas Sandstrom, Consultant governance was one of the causes of the Parliament and areas for PGA assistance Ms. Lisa von Trapp, Consultant conflict in Sierra Leone, the workshop were addressed. Parliament, due to a lack focused on developing an appropriate system of necessary resources, does not have the of decentralization to fight corruption. One power to exercise its legislative role vis-à- Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Among African Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Among African and Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Among African and US and US Legislators, Washington, D.C. US Legislators, Washington, D.C. (September Legislators, Washington, D.C. (September 2003): Ms. Shazia Z. Rafi, 2003): Sen. Sanusi Daggash (Nigeria); Mr. (September 2003): Mr. Jeppe Kofod, MP Secretary-General, PGA; Dr. Irwin Cotler, Ernest Bai Koroma, MP (Sierra Leone) (Denmark); Mr. Adolf Mwesige, MP (Uganda) MP (Canada), Minister of Justice

12 vis the executive. Legislators, civil society Presidents of the various parliamentary leaders and international actors expressed commissions; representatives of the major concern that Sierra Leone is sliding into a political parties including Front Populaire one party state system. The PGA delegation Ivoirien (FPI), Parti Démocratique de reiterated the need for assistance to the Côte dʼIvoire (PDCI), Rassemblement parliament in strengthening committee des Republicains (RDR), leadership of structures and scrutinizing bills, and Forces Nouvelle (a coalition of the 3 rebel power sharing in government-opposition groups); representatives of the diplomatic relations. community; the United Nations Special Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Among African and US Representative of the Secretary-General Legislators, Washington, D.C.(September 2003): Rep. As part of its long term commitment to Professor Albert Tevoedjre and Mr. El- Gregory Meeks (United States); Rep. Betty McCollum Côte dʼIvoire and the region, PGA sent a Mostafa Benlamlih, UNDP Resident (United States); Rep. Barney Frank Consultative Mission to Abidjan from May Representative; and the ECOWAS and (United States) 8-11, 2003 at the invitation of the PGA French peacekeeping forces. At the time of National Group. The delegation was led by the mission, the National Assembly had not Dep. Mamadou Lamine Thiam (Senegal), yet begun to debate the Linas-Marcoussis and included Dep. Albert Sinotoko (Benin), Accords, though they had invited the Prime Mr. Yves Rocheleau, MP (Canada), Mr. Minister to present his programme for Albert Koenders, MP (The Netherlands), implementation. Subsequently, the Prime Ms. Fatimé Dam, PGA Executive Officer Minister did present a draft programme for and Mr. Gilbert Martin, PGA Consultant. debate in the Parliament. The delegation addressed, with members of the Ivorian Parliament, the need for While the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra consensus building among the different Accords are positive steps forward, parties in support of the implementation of inter-party rivalries continue to make the Linas-Marcoussis Peace Accords which implementation difficult. MPs noted that PGA delegation in the Parliament of Côte dʼIvoire were signed on January 24, 2003. the current tense environment could lead with the PDCI parliamentary group (May 2003) to a paralysis of the political class from While most parliamentarians agree that continued inter-party feuding, leading to a the Accords are the key to peace and surprise coup dʼetat, the dissolution of the reconciliation in Côte dʼIvoire, members of Assembly and replacement of the Head of the National Assembly feel marginalized State. and distanced from the peace process. Representatives of the National Assembly PGA welcomed the contributions of the were not invited to the negotiations United States, France and Great Britain to and the National Assembly does not the ECOWAS/MIECI force and the recent have a representative in the Follow-up pledges of the Netherlands and Belgium. Committee charged with monitoring the The delegation concluded their visit by Accords implementation. During the holding a press conference in the National negotiations at Marcoussis, the political Assembly expressing strong support for Consultative Mission to Zimbabwe (May 2003): parties represented agreed to ensure that the rapid and timely consideration of the Chief Joseph N. Bidi, MP (Zimbabwe); Dip. their representatives in Parliament would Marcoussis Accords. PGA encouraged Carlos Alberto Flores (Mexico); Ms. Hilda support the programme of work laid out all political actors to move forward on Mafudze, MP (Zimbabwe); Mr. Alban Bagbin, in the Accord and its annex. The National this agenda in a spirit of compromise and MP (Ghana); Ms. Nebiyat Woldemichael, PGA Assembly also faces the challenge of non- reconciliation. Programme Officer; Ms. Thandi Modise, MP representation of the three rebel groups (South Africa); Mr. Chico Francisco, MP and the Rassemblement des Republicains On May 5-8, 2003, PGA conducted a (Mozambique) (RDR), which boycotted the parliamentary Consultative Mission to the Parliament elections, within parliament. of Zimbabwe in Harare. The mission was composed of Mr. Alban Bagbin, The PGA Delegation met with the National MP, Minority Leader (Ghana) and head Assembly leadership; members of the of the delegation, Mr. Chico Francisco, PGA National Group and various party MP (Mozambique), Ms. Thandi Ruth bureaus in the National Assembly; the Modise, MP (South Africa), Mr. Lars

Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Among African and US Legislators, Washington, D.C. (September 2003): Mr. Alban Bagbin, MP (Ghana); Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP (Ghana), President, PGA; Rep. Donald Payne (United States)

13 left: PGA mission to Côte dʼIvoire with Prof. Albert Tevoedjre, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (May 2003)

right: Consultative Mission to Sierra Leone (February 2003): Hon. Ms. Elizabeth Lavalie, Deputy Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament (right) with Sierra Leone MPs

Rise, MP (Norway), Dip. Carlos Alberto The delegation began its mission in Harare Deputy Speaker and the clerk of Parliament. Flores Gutierrez (Mexico), Ms. Wema with a briefing by Amb. Svensson on the The Speaker discussed the land distribution Isa (PGA legal expert) and Ms. Nebiyat current political situation in Zimbabwe. exercises undertaken in recent years Woldemichael, PGA Program Officer. The Delegation members were then updated and the overall political situation in the mission held discussions with members on the status of Zimbabweʼs ratification country, adding that Zimbabwe is trying of the Portfolio Committee on Justice, of the Rome Statute for the International to “resolve the political crisis by bridging Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, the Criminal Court (ICC) by Deputy Attorney the differences between the majority and Standing Committee on Parliamentary General Mr. Bharat Patel. It was noted that minority parties.” Legal Affairs as well as informal meetings Zimbabwe was one of the first countries to with other relevant committees and sign the Rome Statute in 1998 but has yet Hon. Patrick A. Chinamasa, House Leader government officials. Discussions focused to ratify. and Minister of Justice, raised that current on the promotion of the rule of law, greater pressing events affecting the country have cooperation with international institutions PGA met with Committees on Public limited their work on the ICC but they are and Zimbabweʼs ratification of the Rome Accounts, Defense and Home Affairs, committed to ratification. In a meeting Statute for the ICC. The delegation also Local Government, Public Works and with the Vice President of Movement for raised the viability of increased dialogue National Housing, and Foreign Relations Democratic Change (MDC), Mr. Gibson between governing and opposition MPs. and International Trade. Zimbabwean MPs Sibanda spoke on “the frustrations people expressed the need for interaction between are facing in Zimbabwe and the polarization PGA had begun its initial work with the parliamentarians from different countries of political parties, which makes it difficult parliament of Zimbabwe by inviting a and their desire for increased dialogue to deliver to the people what they want multi-party delegation of Zimbabwean with other MPs who can offer advice and and need thus defeating the whole political MPs to PGAʼs 24th Annual Forum held in share experiences on common issues. process.” Ottawa, Canada in November 2002. PGAʼs They noted that parliamentarians within Executive Committee, at their November Zimbabwe have a limited knowledge of The mission was well received and was meeting, agreed to send a PGA delegation the ICC. The impact of the ICC on national able to establish positive relationships to Zimbabwe on the basis of briefings legislation, the immunity of Heads of with both governing and opposition provided by Dr. Edison Zvobgo, MP States, the scope of crimes under the ICC, parties within the Parliament. The (ZANU-PF party and Chair of the Standing and the different mechanisms available for delegation urged Zimbabwean MPs to Committee on Parliament Legal Affairs) national reconciliation were also discussed go beyond party politics and work for and Mr. David Coltart, MP (MDC party) at length. their constituencies. All interlocutors and after consultations with former PGA in parliament and in government urged member and longstanding PGA Program The PGA delegation also met with Hon. PGA to return to Zimbabwe to conduct a Advisor, H.E. Ms. Kristina Svensson, Emmerson D. Mnangagwa, Speaker of seminar that will target the full House as Ambassador of Sweden to Zimbabwe. the Parliament, Hon. Edna Madzongwe, well as bring a delegation of Zimbabwean

right: PGA delegation press conference in Abidjan, Côte dʼIvoire (May 2003): Mr. Albert Koenders, MP (The Netherlands); Dep. Mamadou Lamine Thiam (Senegal); Dep. Yves Rocheleau (Canada); Dep. Albert Sinatoko (Benin) left: Consultative Mission to Côte dʼ Ivoire with Resident Coordinator El-Mostafa Benlamlih and Governance Counsellor Siaka Coulibaly (May 2003) 14 Consultative Mission to Zimbabwe (May 2003): Reception hosted for the PGA Mission by the Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa

Pictured: Dr. Eddison Zvobgo, MP (Zimbabwe); Hon. Patrick A. Chinamasa, House Majority Leader; Mr. Chipanga (ZANU-PF) and PGA delegation: Ms. Thandi Modise, PGA MP (South Africa), Mr. Alberto Carlos Flores, PGA MP (Mexico)

Consultative Mission to Sierra Leone (February 2003): PGA meeting with Hon. member Rep. Donald Payne (United States) Edmond K. Cowan, Speaker of Parliament parliamentarians to visit their counterparts (right) and opposition leaders in the United States Congress and other on September 17, 2003 in the US Congress, parliaments for capacity building. Washington, DC. Parliamentarians from Benin, Burkina Faso, Canada, Côte Criminal Court and the Rule of Law, held In light of South Africaʼs key role as dʼIvoire, Denmark, Ghana, Mali, Namibia, at UN Headquarters in New York. Both mediator in Zimbabweʼs political crisis, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South parliamentarians agreed to expand the PGA board member Ms. Thandi Modise, Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe and from the involvement of parliamentary colleagues MP (South Africa), Chair of the Defense Parliament of the Economic Community in the work, particularly in the discussions Committee and a member of the May of West African States (ECOWAS) met to be held at the upcoming Mediterranean 2003 PGA Mission to Zimbabwe, travelled and exchanged views with US members Parliamentary Seminar on Clean Air and to Harare, Zimbabwe on November 17- of Congress Rep. Donald Payne, Rep. Clean Water which will be held in the Gregory Meeks, Rep. Betty McCollum, 18, 2003 to meet with Zimbabwean Parliament of Greece in the fall of 2004.* counterparts and Amb. Svensson. They and Rep. Barney Frank on the crisis in discussed how PGA can assist in reviving Africa. Other participants included special the stalled political negotiations between guest Mr. Moses Katjiuongua (Namibia), the governing party ZANU-PF and former MP and former PGA International opposition party MDC. Using an unofficial President, and observers former MP Mr. parallel approach, the discussions sought to Ahmed Farrah (Kenya) and a representative identify common positions and interests to of the African-American Institute. be used as confidence building measures towards reopening dialogue. The African legislators briefed their US counterparts on the conflicts in their PGA brought multiparty delegations of regions. They discussed how Parliaments parliamentarians from Côte dʼIvoire and can contribute to the implementation of the Zimbabwe to its 25th Anniversary Tribute Linas-Marcoussis Peace Accords in Côte held on September 16, 2003 in the United dʼIvoire and in reviving stalled negotiations States Congress, Washington, D.C. The in Zimbabwe. Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, delegation from Côte dʼIvoire briefed PGAʼs (Ghana) noted that parliamentarians and their Executive Board, International Council colleagues can continue to be effective in and members of the US Congress on the bringing peace, stability and development to conflict and the role of parliament. The West Africa. The US members committed to nine-member delegation from Zimbabwe working more closely with PGA members in also discussed the current situation and their peacemaking efforts. strategies to support its parliament. In addition, Dr. Alban Bagbin, MP (Ghana), Water Management Dialogues Ms. Thandi Modise, MP (South Africa) and Mr. Jeppe Kofod, MP (Denmark) met with Since 2001, PGA has conducted a series of the delegation in a closed door meeting to roundtable discussions between Greek and share examples of other countries that dealt Turkish parliamentarians to address the link with similar political crisis and advise on between regional conflict management and strategies for a peaceful resolution. environmental policy. As part of the series, an informal meeting between Ms. Elissavet A briefing was organized by PGA on Papademetriou, MP (Greece) and Mr. Reha Peer-to-Peer Dialogue among African and Denemec, MP (Turkey) to update on the United States Legislators: Parliamentary progress of work in the series took place Peacemaking in the cases of Côte dʼIvoire, on September 13, 2003, as a side meeting Liberia, and Zimbabwe, hosted by PGA to the PGA Second Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the International 15 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME

The year 2003 marked important successes - On the other hand, if a country has already Convenor for PGAʼs International Law and Human ratified but not yet implemented the Statute Sen. Raynell Andreychuk (Canada) Rights Programme. PGA members in the domestic legal order, legislative exercised leadership to promote the efforts can be undertaken to promote an Deputy Convenors International Criminal Court (ICC) at the effective ICC-related legislation to ensure Sen. Anthony Johnson (Jamaica) local, national, and international levels, full cooperation with the ICC and to give Sen. Marcelo Lopez Arias (Argentina) both as a means to end impunity as well as to effect to the principle of complementarity reinforce the rule of law. The contributions in the justice system. Programme Advisors of PGA members led to several new - Additionally, considering the repeated Prof. M. Cherif Bassiouni, President, ratifications of the Rome Statute, such attacks against the Court territorial International Human Rights Law Institute, as in the cases of Georgia and Albania, jurisdiction, all legislators have been given DePaul University; President, International and to the consolidation of an operational the tools to launch initiatives to protect the Association of Criminal Law, Paris Court in The Hague, the Netherlands. integrity of the ICC. Such initiatives, with Mr. Richard Dicker, Legal Counsel, Human However, the fight against impunity for the leadership of PGA Members, led to Rights Watch the most egregious international crimes unexpected and tangible results. Mr. Christopher Hall, Legal Advisor, is far from over. For the purposes of Amnesty International channeling sustained political commitment On February 11-12, 2003, PGA organized H.E. Mr. Philippe Kirsch, President, to this endeavor, PGA convened the second the Regional Parliamentary Conference International Criminal Court session of the Consultative Assembly for the Commonwealth of Independent Mr. William R. Pace, Convenor, Coalition of Parliamentarians for the ICC and the States (CIS) in the Russian State Duma for an International Criminal Court Rule of Law, which took place at United in Moscow. Participants came from CIS Nations Headquarters in New York on countries such as Azerbaijan, Georgia, Programme Staff September 12-13, 2003. Many initiatives Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Dr. David Donat-Cattin, Legal Advisor on ratification, domestic implementation Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan Mr. Juan Kim, Programme Officer and protection of the integrity of the ICC and Ukraine, as well as from the PGA Ms. Samar Al-Bulushi, Programme have been undertaken in preparation and as International Law network, including MPs Associate (as of July 2003) follow-up to the Consultative Assembly. from Canada, Italy, The Netherlands and Ms. Tanya Diaz, Consultant Poland. A delegation of three MPs from The PGA ICC campaign, in its fourth year Turkey also attended the Conference. of support from the European Commission, continued to conduct country-specific While all participating MPs committed activities. Sen. Raynell Andreychuk to the prompt ratification of the Rome (Canada) completed her four-year term as Statute – as of today, Tajikistan is the only Convenor of the programme, highlighted CIS country that has ratified the Rome by her fundamental role as moderator of Statute – the Conference proved to be a the discussions on the final documents fundamental stimulus for Russia to move at both the Moscow Conference at the II towards the implementation of the Statute Consultative Assembly. in the national legal order. In fact, both PGA member Mr. Mikhail Grishankov, The goals of the PGA ICC campaign are: MP (Russian Federation) and Dr. Roman Kolodkin, Legal Advisor to the Russian - Through PGA, legislators from countries Foreign Ministry, announced in the opening that have not joined the ICC can promote session that President Vladimir Putin national ratification in their Parliaments transmitted to Parliament legislation that while discussing with peers the merits of implements the ICC Statute into national joining the Court. This fosters awareness laws. This announcement reinforced the and political support for the international significance of PGAʼs engagement in the justice system and the rule of law. CIS region and underscored the impact of 16 the ICC on the legislation of States not yet parties to the Statute. In addition to the ongoing themes of ratification, implementation, and protecting The Conference also facilitated bipartisan the integrity of the Rome Statute, understanding between Dr. Irakly Govava, legislators debated the possibility of MP (Georgia) Secretary General of the creating a parliamentary assembly for the ruling party, and Mr. Zakaria Kutsnashvili, ICC. Sen. Raynell Andreychuk (Canada) MP (Georgia) Vice-President of the Legal chaired the panel on this topic, while Mr. Affairs Committee and member of the Alban Bagbin, MP (Ghana), leader of the opposition, that led to an intense campaign opposition and Prof. Longin Pastusiak, to secure Georgiaʼs ratification and full (Poland) President of the Senate, began implementation of the ICC Statute before the debate by stressing the important role II Session of the Consultative Assembly, the Presidential elections scheduled for of parliamentary institutions in supporting New York (September 2003): Mr. Adrian 2004. The relevant legislation passed the ICC. Though opinions varied regarding Severin, MP (Romania); Mr. Tony Worthington, MP (United Kingdom), in June/July and Georgia became the the need and scope of this institutional Convenor, Sustainable Development and development, consensus was found on the 92nd State Party to the Rome Statute on Population Programme; Hon. Lincoln P. September 5, 2003. continuation of the Consultative Assembly Bloomfield, Assistant Secretary, US of Parliamentarians for the ICC on an Department of State The Moscow Conference programme was informal basis at the present time. divided into three sessions covering the following items: the impact of the ICC on Experts were invited to address various international relations; the potential impact issues of concern and to stimulate dialogue of the ICC on the promotion of human among parliamentarians from all regions of rights and the fight against terrorism; the world. Mr. Lincoln P. Bloomfield Jr., and the impact of the ICC on national Assistant Secretary for Political-Military legal orders and the necessity to enact Affairs at the United States Department implementing legislation. Representatives of State, addressed the assembly on the of international organisations such as the US position towards the ICC. Legislators European Union and the International engaged in a spirited dialogue with Mr. Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC), Bloomfield on the contentious issue of NGOs including Amnesty International bilateral agreements that seek to exempt US and the Coalition for the ICC (CICC), nationals from the trials before the Court. and governmental bodies were invited This was the first time that a US official to provide expertise and discuss with agreed to discuss the ICC in an open pro- parliamentarians. Academic experts, led ICC forum since the decision of the current Administration to withdraw signature II Session of the Consultative Assembly, by representatives of the Russian Academy New York (September 2003): H.E. Mr. of Sciences, briefed parliamentarians from the Statute. The input provided by Luis Moreno Ocampo, Prosecutor for the ICC on the most important issues relating to Mr. Bloomfield and other experts was international criminal jurisdiction. much appreciated by the participating parliamentarians who seized the occasion to Following the deliberations of the ask numerous questions. Parliamentarians Conference drafting committee, an open also took an active part in the proceedings and frank discussion led to the adoption of by presenting their countriesʼ position on the “Moscow Declaration on Ratification the issues in the agenda. For example, and Implementation of the Rome Statute PGA Members Dr. Adrian Severin, MP of the ICC in the CIS.” (Romania) and Dip. Felipe Michelini (Uruguay), affirmed that their unequivocal PGA held its second Consultative Assembly support for the principle of equality before of Parliamentarians for the International the law has had a concrete impact on Criminal Court and the Rule of Law at their countriesʼ position on the bilateral United Nations Headquarters in New York agreements. In Romania, the first country on September 12-13, 2003. Approximately to sign a bilateral agreement, government 140 politicians from 68 countries interacted statements indicate that the Executive will with experts from the ICC, NGOs, not submit the agreement for ratification governments and the academia. Mr. Luis to Parliament because the parliamentary Regional Parliamentary Conference Moreno Ocampo, Prosecutor for the ICC, leadership anticipated its rejection. A for the CIS, Moscow, Russian Federation delivered an inspiring key-note address similar scenario may soon materialize in (February 2003): Mr. Khamit Amerguzhin, to the Assembly calling for parliamentary Uruguay, and has already developed in MP (Kazakhstan); Mr. Mikhail Grishankov, cooperation and support for the Courtʼs neighboring Paraguay. MP (Russian Federation) effective operation. 17 II Session of the Consultative Assembly, New York (September 2003): Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP (Ghana), President, PGA; H.E. Mr. Pierre Schori, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the UN; Chair, PGA UN Committee right: II Session of the Consultative Assembly, New York (September 2003): Mr. Robert Miller, Parliamentary Centre, Ottawa, Canada; Sen. Longin Pastusiak (Poland); Sen. Raynell Andreychuk (Canada), Convenor, International Law and Human Rights Programme

Participants found the Assemblyʼs Statute. which was adopted in November 2002 by materials and debates of significant interest the first Consultative Assembly in Ottawa, and relevance for their day-to-day work as At PGAʼs 25th Anniversary Tribute in Canada. The meeting focused on the theme policy-makers. For some who had never Washington, D.C., H.E. Mrs. Carla Del of protecting the integrity of the Rome participated in a PGA event or were not Ponte, Prosecutor of the International Statute, which entered into force on July entirely familiar with issues related to Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia 1, 2002 and was subsequently undermined ICC ratification and implementation, the (ICTY) and former Prosecutor of the by the negative actions of some states, Assembly was particularly enlightening International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda which led to UNSC Resolution 1422 and and enabled them to contribute to the Forum (ICTR), called for the full cooperation of the Bilateral Non-Surrender Agreements. and its follow-up despite their previously states in the arrest and surrender of indicted International law scholars and experts limited awareness of the Court. war criminals, and reminded MPs of have called Resolution 1422 and the The overall objective of PGAʼs annual their responsibility to enact legislation on bilateral agreements illegal as they violate Consultative Assembly is to bridge the international justice. Rep. Sheila Jackson the obligations of all States to ensure that awareness gap between important issues Lee (United States) stressed the importance people accused of the most serious crimes in the global agenda, such as the effective of the rule of law as a core foundation of under international law are brought to functioning of the ICC, and how they democracy and protection of human rights. justice. are perceived at the national level by parliamentarians and their constituencies. Protecting the Integrity of the ICC The first roundtable discussions in the The Consultative Assembly has served to agenda dealt with UNSC Resolution enhance the global level of understanding and PGA members launched a global strategy 1422 and the Bilateral Non-Surrender support for the ICC among parliamentarians to coordinate parliamentary efforts aimed Agreements. These discussions clarified from all regions of the world. Through at preventing the renewal of UN Security the legal and political implications of advocacy and dissemination of information Council (UNSC) Resolution 1422, adopted these measures against the integrity of to MPs, this yearʼs Consultative Assembly on July 12, 2002, which defers for 12 the Statute. The next two discussions and the follow-up initiatives coordinated months (renewable) any ICC investigation addressed the importance of implementing under PGAʼs International Law and Human or prosecution against individuals from pro-ICC action for PGA Members and other Rights Programme aimed to contribute to Non-States Parties allegedly involved in the interested MPs, namely in the form of the the effective operations of the ICC. The commission of crimes against humanity, war Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians development of the Court can greatly crimes or genocide in the course of a UN- for the ICC and the Rule of Law. In this benefit from the ratification and appropriate peacekeeping or authorized operation. At context, the role of PGAʼs membership implementation of the Rome Statute the request of its members, PGA collected in universal ratification, implementing by countries representing legal systems diverse legal opinions from experts that legislation and legislative support for the around the world, as well as sustainable will be made available to all interested Court were also considered. parliamentary support for the ICC. Given parliamentarians at their request. the particular position of PGA Members In an effort to contribute to the preservation in the national decision-making process, On April 22, 2003, PGA held the Strategy of the letter and spirit of the Rome Statute of the mobilization of these legislators has Meeting: Protecting the Integrity of the the ICC, the parliamentary network of PGA often made the difference in the process International Criminal Court, at UN members from The Netherlands, Uruguay, that led their countries to become Parties to Headquarters in New York, in parallel to Argentina, Switzerland, and other countries the Rome Statute. The existing framework the resumed meeting of the ICC Assembly have presented parliamentary resolutions of the International Law and Human of States Parties in which Mr. Luis Moreno to review the bilateral non-surrender Rights Programme allows for a continued Ocampo (Argentina) was unanimously agreements in violation of the Rome Statute follow up to the ICC commitments made elected first Prosecutor of the ICC. and have questioned their governments on by each legislator during the Consultative the status of current negotiations. These Assemblyʼs discussions. The Assembly The objective of the meeting was to actions were undertaken in the Lower will continue to include legislators from discuss and devise strategies to implement and Upper Houses of the Parliament countries that are not yet parties to the ICC the “Ottawa Plan of Action on the ICC,” of Argentina, in the British House of 18 Commons and the European Parliament as well as in the parliaments of Uruguay, Peru, the Netherlands and Switzerland INITIATIVES PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE ICC through the presentation of formal motions or questions. In New Zealand, Tanzania, Parliamentarians can bring a level of transparency and accountability to the negotiation Uganda and several other countries process by ensuring that governments do not negotiate agreements behind closed doors. informal parliamentary initiatives led by For example: PGA members have already taken place or are underway.* 1. PGA member Mr. Tony Worthington, MP (United Kingdom) initiated a debate on the ICC and American initiatives against the Court in the UK House of Commons in January 2003. Members of the House of Commons addressed questions regarding Britainʼs attitude towards the ICC to the Minister for Europe, Mr. Denis MacShane.

2. PGA member Sen. Sanusi Daggash (Nigeria) introduced a resolution mandating that the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Nigerian Senate investigates the nature of agreements between Nigeria and the United States or any other country over the jurisdiction and operations of the ICC. The resolution was introduced in October 2003 after Sen. Daggashʼs numerous attempts to obtain the release of public information on the Bilateral Non Surrender Agreement from both the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the President.

Regional Parliamentary Conference for the CIS, Moscow, Russian Federation (February 2003): Hon. Lubov Sliska, MP (Russian Federation), First Deputy Chair of the Russian State Duma; Regional Parliamentary Conference for the Hon. Mr. Valery Pavlovich Goregljad, MP (Russian CIS, Moscow, Russian Federation (February 2003): Federation), First Deputy Chair of the Council of II Session of the Consultative Assembly, Mr. Faizullo Amiraliev, MP (Tajikistan); Mr. Federation; H.E. Mr. Dimitrios Paraskevopoulos, New York (September 2003): Sen. Alain Alexander Karpasov, MP (Kyrgystan); Mr. Mikhail Ambassador of Greece to the Russian Federation Destexhe (Belgium) Zabelin, MP (Azerbaijan)

19 THE COURT’S OFFICIALS - SPOTLIGHT ON THE PROSECUTOR OF THE ICC

In February 2003, from a pool of 54 of the laws of war during the Malvinas- candidates, the ICC Assembly of States Falkans conflict. Since assuming his post, Parties elected the first 18 judges of the Prosecutor has assembled a team of key the Court. The judges fulfill the highest advisors and has begun to assess more than qualifications and represent gender balance, 400 situations referred to his office. In a geographic representation and variety in communiqué of July 16, 2003, the Office legal traditions. The 18 judges are: President of the Prosecutor announced that it was Mr. Philippe Kirsch (Canada), Vice following the situation in the Democratic President Ms. Akua Kuenyehia (Ghana), Republic of Congo with particular interest. Vice President Ms. Elizabeth Odio Benito (Costa Rica), Mr. René Blattmann (Bolivia), For more information about the officials of Ms. Maureen Harding Clark (Ireland), Ms. Parliamentary Conference for the CIS, Moscow, the ICC, visit www.icc-cpi.int.* Russian Federation (February 2003): Mr. Mikhail Fatoumata Dembele Diarra (Mali), Mr. Sidorov, MP (Republic of Moldova); Mr. Victor Adrian Fulford (United Kingdom), Mr. Mysiaka, MP (Ukraine) Karl T. Hudson-Phillips (Trinidad and Tobago), Mr. Claude Jorda (France), Mr. Hans-Peter Kaul (Germany), Mr. Erkki Kourula (Finland), Mr. Gheorghios M. Pikis (Cyprus), Ms. Navanethem Pillay (South Africa), Mr. Mauro Politi (Italy), Mr. Tuiloma Neroni Slade (Samoa), Mr. Sang-hyun Song (Republic of Korea), Ms. Sylvia H. de Figueiredo Steiner (Brazil), and Ms. Anita Usacka (Latvia).

Mr. Bruno Cathala (France) was elected ICC Registrar in June 2003. As the principal administrative officer of the ICC, the Registrar is responsible for the non-judicial aspects of the Court that do Strategy Meeting on the ICC, New York not fall under the responsibilities of the (April 2003): Dip. Tarcisio Navarrete Office of the Prosecutor. The election of (Mexico); Ms. Shazia Z. Rafi, Secretary- the Registrar completed the selection of the General, PGA; Dep. Mamadou Lamine Courtʼs highest officials, thereby making Thiam (Senegal); Mr. Christopher Hall, the ICC fully operational. Legal Advisor, International Justive Programme, Amnesty International Following a rigorous international search, Mr. Luis Moreno Ocampo (Argentina) was elected Prosecutor of the ICC in April 2003. The election of Mr. Moreno Ocampo was met with wide acclaim. An eminent prosecutor, lawyer and public servant in Argentina, Mr. Moreno Ocampoʼs experience includes investigating crimes of his countryʼs military junta and violations

Strategy Meeting on the ICC, New York (April 2003): Sen. Raynell Andreychuk (Canada), Convenor, International Law and Human Rights Programme; Amb. Philippe Kirsch, President of the ICC

20 PGA MEMBERSHIP / ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PARLIAMENTS

The Americas Regional Parliaments Mali* Carribbean European Parliament* Mauritius Barbados ECOWAS Parliament Mozambique Dominican Republic* South America Namibia Haiti** Argentina* Niger Jamaica Bolivia Nigeria* Trinidad and Tobago Brazil* Senegal Chile* Seychelles Central America Colombia Sierra Leone Costa Rica Paraguay South Africa El Salvador Peru Tanzania Guatemala Suriname Togo Mexico Uruguay Uganda Panama Venezuela Zambia Zimbabwe Northern America South Pacific Canada* Australia West Europe United States New Zealand* Austria Western Samoa Belgium Europe Denmark* East/Central Europe, CIS and Russian Finland Federation Southeast/South Asia and France Albania* Pacific Germany Armenia Bangladesh Greece Azerbaijan Cambodia Iceland Bosnia and Herzegovina India* Ireland Bulgaria Indonesia Italy Czech Republic Japan* Luxembourg Estonia Malaysia Malta The Former Yugoslav Republic of Maldives Netherlands Macedonia Pakistan Norway Georgia Philippines* Portugal Hungary Singapore Spain Latvia Sri Lanka Sweden* Lithuania Thailand Switzerland* Poland United Kingdom* Republic of Moldova Sub-Saharan Africa Romania Angola *denotes multi-party PGA National Russian Federation Benin Groups Slovenia Botswana ** Awaiting status Turkey Burkina Faso* Ukraine Burundi Cameroon North Africa and the Middle East Cape Verde Egypt* Chad Israel Côte dʼIvoire* Jordan Ethiopia Morocco Ghana* Tunisia Guinea Kenya 21 PGA ACTIVITIES WORLDWIDE

Washington, D.C. 25th Anniversary Tribute to PGA (September 2003)

Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Among African and United States Legislators (September 2003) Brussels, Belgium PGA delegation at the ICPD Steering Harare, Zimbabwe Committee Meeting (October 2003) Follow-up Assessment Mission to the Parliament of Zimbabwe New York, NY (November 2003) A Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the ICC and Moscow, Russia the Rule of Law-II Session Regional Parliamentary Conference (September 2003) for the Community of Independent Abuja, Nigeria States (CIS):The ICC and the Briefing on the Implementing Greek-Turkish Consultations Promotion of the Rule of Law (September 2003) Legislation to Incorporate the (February 2003) Rome Statute into Nigerian Law Strategy Meeting on the ICC; (January 2003) Protecting the Integrity of the Abidjan, Cote dʼIvoire Rome Statute (April 2003) Consultative Mission (May 2003)

Panama City, Panama Bamako, Mali and Abuja, Nigeria PGA Representation of the panel Freetown, Sierra Leone JPO work in Mali and Nigeria on the ICC and the Rule of Law at Consultative Mission (May 2003) the Annual Forum of the Inter-Parliamentary (ongoing) Forum of the Americas (FIPA) (February 2003) 22 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND POPULATION PROGRAMME

Convenor In 2003, the Sustainable Development and participants representing local government Mr. Tony Worthington, MP (United Population Programme (SDP) included a and NGOs from the county. The workshop Kingdom) number of activities aimed at preparing for aimed to encourage constituents to work the International Conference on Population with local government in actively planning Deputy Convenors: and Development (ICPD) +10. PGA, as a and managing their local environment. A Ms. Elissavet Papademetriou, MP (Greece) member of the Steering Committee for the follow-up to the workshop was organized Rep. Dennis Kucinich (United States) Parliamentary Conference on ICPD (IPCI), by Sen. Andeyamo. The Constituency participated in the Committeeʼs meeting Outreach Project on the Environment in Programme Advisors: held in Brussels, Belgium in October of Oyo State took place on March 19-20. Amb. Nicholaas Biegman, former 2003. The meeting involved presentations Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of of participating parliamentary networks On May 26th, PGA was invited by Prof. the Netherlands to the North Atlantic Treaty on their activities towards achievements Ali Nouhoum Diallo, Speaker of the at Brussels, Belgium the goals of the ICPD Programme of Economic Community of West African Ms. Margaret Catley-Carlson, Chair, Global Action. Mr. Tony Worthington, MP States (ECOWAS) Parliament, to present Water Partnership (United Kingdom), Convenor of the SDP for the ECOWAS Conference of Chairmen Dr. Steven Sinding, President, International Programme, presented on PGAʼs work in Abuja, Nigeria. Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, Planned Parenthood Federation towards the implementation of the ICPD MP (Ghana), President of PGA and Ms. Mr. Jacob Scherr, Director, International Programme of Action. The delegation also Ulrika Broback, PGAʼs JPO in Mali, Programs, Natural Resources Defence took active part in discussing and affirming spoke about PGAʼs body of work. Mr. Council the plans for the upcoming Second IPCI Niklas Enander and Mr. Michael Agbeko, Conference to be held in Strasbourg, France representative of PGA staff in New York, Programme Staff: in October of 2004. were also present at the conference. The Ms. Anna Gekht, Programme Officer (as of presentation formally introduced PGA to July 2003) PGA Junior Project Officer (JPO) the ECOWAS Parliament. On June 13th, Ms. Katie Tell, Programme Officer (through Programme a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) May 2003) was signed by the ECOWAS Parliament Ms. Ulrika Broback, Junior Project Officer, PGA continued its Junior Project Officer and PGA ensuring that both parties “will Mali (JPO) Programme in Nigeria and Mali. Mr. work collaboratively on issues of political Harare, Zimbabwe Mr. Niklas Enander, Junior Project Officer, Niklas Enander, PGAʼs JPO in Nigeria, was integration and sustainable development Follow-up Assessment Mission to Nigeria invited by Sen. Peter Andeyamo, (Nigeria) in West Africa.” The two collaborating the Parliament of Zimbabwe to participate in a three-day workshop in parties also agreed to organize seminars on (November 2003) his constituency of Ibadan, Oyo State. human trafficking, migration, population, The Constituency Outreach Project on health, and sustainable development in the Grassroots Participation in Politics took region. place January 15-17, 2003 and gathered 150 Abuja, Nigeria Briefing on the Implementing Parliamentary Seminar on Budgeting, Legislation to Incorporate the Bamako, Mali (December 2003) Rome Statute into Nigerian Law left: Participants of the Constituency (January 2003) Outreach Project on Grassroots Participation in Politics, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria (January 2003): Ms. Fran Farmer, Sr. Technical Advisor (NDI); Sen. PeterAdeyamo (Nigeria); Ms.Grace Delano, Executive Director Bamako, Mali (ARFH); Mr. Niklas Enander, PGA Junior and Abuja, Nigeria Project Officer, Sustainable Development and Population, Nigeria JPO work in Mali and Nigeria (ongoing)

23 In collaboration with Plan International, Dep. Assarid Ag Imbarcaouane, Dep. Mali, Ms. Ulrika Broback and Mme. Keita Boubou Koita, President of PGA National Josephine Traore, director of Programme Group in Mali and Swedish representative National de Lutte Contre lʼExcision Mr. Anders Östman. The objective of (PNLE), organized a Workshop on Female the seminar was to assist the deputies Genital Cuttings (FGC) which took place in analyzing budgets and to exchange on May 10th in the National Assembly, experiences from budget procedures in Bamako, Mali. The workshop was very Europe. The seminar provided deputies well received by the Malian MPs and was with an overview of the basic elements successful in sensitizing the deputies about of a budget procedure with particular this controversial issue. On June 23-24, emphasis on sustainable development Mme. Halima Ahmed, Secretary-General, PGA collaborated with the Policy Project and population issues within the budget ECOWAS; Mr. Mohamed Diakite, Deputy- and Pathfinder Nigeria in organizing a framework. Upon the completion of the Secretary-General, ECOWAS parliamentary meeting on HIV/AIDS in seminar, the participants requested for PGA the Malian National Assembly. The project to arrange a follow-up meeting focusing on was initiated by Dep. Zoumana Sangare, parliamentary budgeting procedures. (Mali), Chair of the HIV/AIDS network at the National Assembly and Ms. Broback. On December 16, PGA launched a much While approximately 62 percent of the needed and immensely popular English 147 Malian deputies were elected into language course for the Deputies of the parliament for the first time, the workshop National Assembly of Mali. The English aimed to inform Malian parliamentarians course was officially opened by Dep. about the problems associated with HIV/ Oumar Kanoute, the Fifth Vice-President, AIDS. The AIDS Impact Model and the Dep. Oumou Ba Sangare, First Vice- Modele RAPID (Ressources pour Analyse President and Mr. Dan Hamilton of the U.S de la Population et de son Impact sur le Embassy in Bamako. The course currently Developpement) were presented at the includes 81 participants with four hours of workshop as methods that enable the training a week. Parliamentary Seminar on Budgeting, government and businesses to analyze the Bamako, Mali (December 2003) effects of HIV/AIDS on development of Under the supervision of Ms. Broback, the country. the Malian National Group of PGA has commenced producing and distributing a On November 14th, Ms. Broback was quarterly four-page Bulletin where different invited to attend the monthly donor meeting population and development issues are with all representatives of the European highlighted by the parliamentarians. Union in Mali at the Dutch Embassy. At Approximately 200 copies are printed per the meeting, Ms. Broback introduced edition and distributed in parliament as PGAʼs work and her mission as a JPO in well as to NGOs and donor agencies. The Mali to the ambassadors of the European Bulletin is an effective tool for informing Commission, France, Holland, Belgium, legislators on the issues at hand.* Sweden, U.K. and Germany. She also gave a short outline of the three missions Mr. Niklas Enander, PGA Junior Project Mr. Tony Worthington, MP (United Kingdom), of the National Assembly, followed by Officer (JPO), Sustainable Development Convenor, Sustainable Development and an analysis of the present parliamentary and Population, Nigeria Population Programme capacity situation with regard to human capital and administrative resources. The participants showed a great interest in the PGA network and specifically in the SDP Programme.

Due to a high number of newly elected deputies without previous parliamentary work experience, deputies requested a budget seminar to provide an overview of the basic elements of the budget procedure. The PGA network in Mali arranged budget seminar which took place on December 5-6 at the Malian National Assembly. The Ms. Ulrika Broback, PGA Junior Project Officer (JPO), Sustainable Development seminar was officially opened by the Second and Population, Mali Vice-President of the National Assembly, 24 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL

2003 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PGAʼs Executive Committee meets twice a year to discuss programme and management President strategies that ensure the successful continuation Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP (Ghana) of PGA activities. The first meeting of 2003 took place April 23rd at PGA headquarters in Board Members New York. On September 15, 2003, the second Sen. Marcelo Lopez Arias (Argentina) meeting was held in conjunction with PGAʼs Sen. A Raynell Andreychuk, (Canada) 25th Anniversary Tribute in Washington, Ms. Elissavet Papademetriou, MP (Greece) D.C. Board members discussed PGAʼs three Dr. Margaret Alva, MP (India) programmes and the activities planned for 2004. Sen. Anthony Johnson (Jamaica) The board also agreed to induct Sierra Leone as Sen. Wakako Hironaka (Japan) a member of PGA. Dep. Oumou Ba Sangare (Mali) Hon. Ross Robertson, MP (New Zealand) At the International Council Meeting in Sen. Longin Pastusiak (Poland) Washington, D.C., Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP Dep. Mamadou Lamine Thiam (Senegal) (Ghana) was reelected as President of PGA. Mr. Tony Worthington, MP (United Elections were also held for six members on Kingdom) the Executive Committee. The results were: Rep. Dennis Kucinich (United States) Sen. Alain Destexhe (Belgium); Rep. Dennis Kucinich (United States); Dip. Minou Tavarez Dip. Margarita Stolbizer (Argentina); Mr. Tony Treasurer Mirabal (Dominican Republic); Ms. Thandi Worthington, MP (United Kingdom); Hon. Ross Ms. Birgitta Ahlqvist, MP (Sweden) Modise, MP (South Africa); Sen. Longin Robertson, MP (New Zealand) Pastusiak (Poland); and Rep. Loretta Ann Rosales, (Philippines).

In addition, five members were elected to the International Council: Sen. Raynell Andreychuk (Canada); Mr. Alban Bagbin, MP (Ghana); Sen. Tom Harkin (United States); Sen. Anthony Johnson (Jamaica); and Hon. Ross Robertson, MP (New Zealand).*

Ms. Elissavet Papademetriou, MP (Greece); Dep. Oumou Ba Sangare (Mali)

25 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL

2003 INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL

Chair Dip. Margarita Stolbizer (Argentina)

Councillors Mr. Fatmir Mediu, MP (Albania) Sen. Alain Destexhe (Belgium) Dip. Antonio Pannunzio (Brazil) Dep. Saran Deme-Sereme (Burkina Faso) Dr. Irwin Cotler, MP (Canada) Dep. Mollé Mollé (Côte dʼIvoire) Ms. Shazia Z. Rafi Secretary-General, PGA; Mr. Jeppe Kofod, MP (Denmark) Hon. Kenneth Dzirasah, MP (Ghana), Second Dr. Amin Mobarak, MP (Egypt) Deputy Speaker and PGA President Mr. Harlem Desir, MEP (European Parliament) Hon. Theresa Ameley Tagoe, MP (Ghana) Mr. Justice Rangnath Misra, MP (India) Dip. Enrico Nan (Italy) Sen. Yoshitake Kimata (Japan) Dep. Boubou Koita (Mali) Dr. Chico Francisco, MP (Mozambique) Hon. Harry Duynhoven, MP (New Zealand) Sen. Sanusi Daggash (Nigeria) Sen. Loren Legarda-Leviste (The Philippines) Rep. Loretta Ann Rosales (The Philippines) Dep. Mamadou Lamine Thiam (Senegal); Sen. Anthony Ms. Svetlana Smirnova, MP (Russia) Johnson (Jamaica) Ms. Helena Bargholtz, MP (Sweden) Mr. Remo Gysin, MP (Switzerland) Mr. Jeppe Kofod, MP (Denmark); Dep. Antonio Carlos Pannunzio (Brazil); Mr. Kent Olsson (Sweden); Mr. Francis Agbotse, MP (Ghana)

26 2003 UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE

Chair H.E. Mr. Janusz Stanczyk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary H.E. Mr. Pierre Schori, Ambassador Permanent Mission of the Republic of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Poland Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN H.E. Mr. Papa Louis Fall, Ambassador United Nations Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of the Republic of H.E. Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj, Senegal Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary UN Secretariat and Agencies Permanent Mission of Denmark Ms. Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive H.E. Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Ambassador Director, UNFPA Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom Amb. Juan Somavía, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) H.E. Mr. Paul Heinbecker, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ms. Carol Bellamy, Executive Director, Permanent Mission of Canada UNICEF

H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliére, Mr. Mark Malloch Brown, Administrator, Ambassador Extraordinary and UNDP Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of France

H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of the Peopleʼs Republic of Bangladesh Dep. Mamadou Lamine Thiam (Senegal); Sen. Anthony Johnson (Jamaica) H.E. Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of the Arab Republic of Egypt

H.E. Mr. Dirk Jan van den Berg, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

H.E. Mr. Lauro L. Baja, Jr., Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines

27 FINANCIAL REPORT

EXHIBIT A Winnie Tam & Co., P.C., member of the American PARLIAMENTARIANS FOR GLOBAL ACTION Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, conducts the annual audit of Parliamentarians for AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003 Global Action.

The complete financial statements are available upon request by writing to: ASSETS UNRESTRICTED RESERVE TEMPORARILY TOTAL The Financial Director OPERATING RESTRICTED ALL FUNDS Parliamentarians for Global Action 211 East 43rd Street, Suite 1604 New York, N.Y. 10017, USA Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 204,045 731,668 89,627 1,025,340 Investments 348,549 348,549 To the Board of Directors, Grants and contribution receivable 385 97,683 98,068 We have audited the accompanying statement of Other receivable 5,407 5,407 financial position of Parliamentarians for Global Action Prepaid Expenses 1,948 1,948 as of December 31, 2003 and the related statements Total Current Assets 211,785 1,080,217 187,310 1,479,312 of activities and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fixed Assets Parliamentarians for Global Actionʼs management. Our Fixed Assets, at cost net 50,162 50,162 responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial of accumulated depreciation statements on our audit. of $194,324 Note 2

We concluded our audit in accordance with the auditing Other Asset standards generally accepted in the United States of Security Deposits 14,752 1,479,312 America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material Total Asset 276,699 1,080,217 187,310 1,544,226 misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant LIABILITIES estimates made by management, as well as evaluating Current Liability the overall financial statement presentation. We believe Accounts and accrued that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. expenses payable 31,201 31,201 Deferred program revenue 245,498 245,498 In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above Total Liabilities 276,699 276,699 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Parliamentarians for Global Action as of December 31, 2004 and the change in its net assets and Net Assets its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with Unrestricted the accounting principles generally accepted in the United Operating Fund States of America. Reserve Fund 1,080,217 1,080,217

Temporarily Restricted 187,310 187,310

Total Net Assets 1,080,217 187,310 1,267,527 New York, New York February 11, 2004 Total Liabilities and Net Assets 276,699 1,080,217 187,310 1,544,226

28 EXHIBIT B PARLIAMENTARIANS FOR GLOBAL ACTION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003

UNRESTRICTED TEMPORARILY TOTAL ASSETS UNRESTRICTED RESERVE TEMPORARILY TOTAL RESTRICTED ALL FUNDS OPERATING RESTRICTED ALL FUNDS

Support and Revenue Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 204,045 731,668 89,627 1,025,340 Contributions - Foundations 86,500 175,000 261,500 Investments 348,549 348,549 Contributions - Individuals 15,545 15,545 Grants and contribution Contributions - UN and receivable 385 97,683 98,068 Governments 342,912 860,125 1,203,037 Other receivable 5,407 5,407 Direct Mail 9,072 9,072 Prepaid Expenses 1,948 1,948 Program Revenue 151,557 151,557 Total Current Assets 211,785 1,080,217 187,310 1,479,312 Membership Dues 9,120 9,120 Other Income 9,212 9,212 Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets, at cost net 50,162 50,162 Investment Income 24,990 24,990 of accumulated depreciation Net Unrealised loss on of $194,324 Note 2 investment transactons (4,606) (4,606) Total Support and Revenue 644,302 1,035,125 1,679,427 Other Asset Security Deposits 14,752 1,479,312

Net assets released from Total Asset 276,699 1,080,217 187,310 1,544,226 restrictions

Satisfaction of purpose LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS restrictions 1,029,553 (1,029,553) - LIABILITIES Total Support and Revenue 1,673,855 5,572 1,679,427 Current Liability Accounts and accrued Expenses expenses payable 31,201 31,201 Program Services Deferred program revenue 245,498 245,498 Democracy 295,712 295,712 Total Liabilities 276,699 276,699 International Law 507,107 507,107 Sustainable Development and Population 221,328 221,328 Net Assets Total Program Services 1,024,147 1,024,147 Unrestricted Operating Fund Reserve Fund 1,080,217 1,080,217 Supporting Services Administrative and General 576,930 576,930 Temporarily Restricted 187,310 187,310 Fund Raising 32,407 32,407

Total Supporting Services 609,337 609,337 Total Net Assets 1,080,217 187,310 1,267,527 Total Expenses 1,633,484 1,633,484

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 276,699 1,080,217 187,310 1,544,226 Change in Net Assets 40,371 5,572 45,943

Net Assets as of December 31, 2002 1,039,846 181,738 1,221,584

Net Assets as of December 31, 2003 1,080,217 187,310 1,267,527

29 Government/United Nations Agencies US$

European Commission $474,168.52 Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) $401,974.56 The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs $317,060.00 Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DANIDA) $149,788.25 Department of International Foreign Trade (DFAIT) Canada $37,643.56 UNFPA $27,000.00 Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs $30,000.00 Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland $5,428.00 Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) $591.04 $1,443,653.93 Foundations

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation $100,000.00 Ford Foundation $75,000.00 Stewart R. Mott Charitable Trust $7,500.00 The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation $4,000.00 $186,500.00

DONORS

$5 and up $25 and up $50 and up Mr. Gerald Albert Ms. Katherine Aisup Mr. John and Ms. Anne Ainsworth Ms. Gertrude D. Axilrod Mr. Aaron and Ms. Della Belansky Mr. Grant W. Bauer Ms. Helen H. Bacon Ms. Charlotte A. Bleistein Mr. Stephen Brooks Mr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Carmela B. Mr. William H. Brault Ms. Martha Bushnell Bohen Mr. Frederick J and Ms. Janet E. Brown Ms. Anne Ehrlich Mr. Lowell K. amd Mr. Jon P. Brubaker Ms. Susan K. Browne Mrs. Doris B. Ferm Ms. Constance Conrader Ms. Muriel F. Cole Mr. Ronald Glossop Mr. Gottfried P. and Ms. Lea Miner Csala Dr. Herbert J. Dorris Mrs. Jane Hammer Mrs. Anna K. Davidson Mr. Martin and Ms. Mildred Gilman Ms. Mary B. Holt Mr. Marc and Ms. Cheryl Dunn Ms. Dorothy A. Hudson Dr. Charles E. Jacobson, Jr. Mr. Loudon and Ms. Edith Fairgrieve Prof. John Koumoulides Ms. Leah R. and Mr. Morris I. Karpen Mr. John Hockman Mr. Ted R. and Mrs. Carolyn C. Mr. Carl Kaysen and Ms. Ruth Butler Mr. John J. and Virginia R. Hoffman Leutzinger Dr. David E. and Mrs. Cynthia H. Mrs. Lois C. Jordan Ms. Yvonne M and Mr. Joseph P. Logan Leventhal Ms. Lindsay Mattison Ms. Mary Lou Lovette Mr. O. Richard Maeglin Dr. Terry Lee Maul Mr. Marvin I. and Ms. Rhoda H. Mazur Mr. Thomas W. and Ms. Anne H.T. Moore Ms. Catherine R. Miller Ms. Eadith B. Morales Mr. Richard E. Mortensen Ms. Marjorie Parris Dr. John H. and Mrs. Ruth I. Morton Mr. Theodore S. Page Ms. Helen Raisz Mr. W.H. and Mrs. Jacque Oberteuffer Mr. Sidney Sass Mr. Bruce M. Tanner Mr. Robert and Mrs. Winifred Peterson Mr. E.H. and Mrs. Nancy Z. Walworth Mr. Robert and Ms. Janet Rochlin Mr. Charles Scheffel Mr. Lloyd G. Shore Mr. Henry A. and Ms. Jeanne Stone Mr. Joel Weisberg and Ms. Janet Watchman

30 $100 and up $150 and up $400 Ms. Helen Martin Felton Mr. Richard Friedberg (RMF Foundation) Rev. Alden and Mrs. Barbara H. Besse Ms. Janet P. Fitch Ms. Donna A. Friedman Ms. Linda Gochfeld $500 Mr. Peter C. and Mrs. Aliette M. Ms. Cleo Michelsen Goldmark $200 and up Mr. Edward Rawson The LAGU Foundation C. Gross and J. Bailey Ms. Judith A. Lasassa Mr. Walter W. Haines and Ms. Mary Lou $750 Mr. H.D. Leighty Peck Mr. John C. and Mrs. Chara C. Haas Mr. H. Lloyd Mr. Irving and Ms. Jennifer Hollingshead Mrs. Frances Nyce Mr. Frederick C. Lyman, Jr. $1500 Mr. Peter and Ms. Barbara Schenck Mrs. Barbara Martin Walker and Mr. Mr. George S. and Ms. Janet C. Stanford $250 and up Robert Gill Walker Mr. Christopher White Mr. Stephen T. Crary Mr. Carl W. Kohls $15,000 and up Mr. Kenneth F. Mountcastle, Jr. Ms. Jean Cluett

31 PGA STAFF

Secretary-General Ms. Shazia Z. Rafi

Programme Staff Dr. David Donat-Cattin, Legal Advisor, International Law and Human Rights Ms. Eva Dunn, Senior Programme Officer, Peace and Democracy Ms. Nebiyat Woldemichael, Programme Officer, Peace and Democracy Mr. Juan Kim, Programme Officer, International Law and Human Rights Ms. Katie Tell, Programme Officer, Sustainable Development and Population (through May 2003) Ms. Anna Gekht, Programme Officer, Sustainable Development and Population (from July 2003) Ms. Samar Al-Bulushi, Programme Associate, International Law and Human l-r: Mr. Michael Agbeko, Director of Finance and Administration; Ms. Nebiyat Rights Woldemichael, Programme Officer, Peace and Democracy; Mr. Juan Kim, Programme Ms. Ulrika Broback, Junior Project Officer, International Law and Human Rights; Ms. Shazia Z. Rafi, Secretary- Officer (Mali) General; Mr. Brian Kett, Membership and Administrative Associate; Ms. Samar Mr. Niklas Enander, Junior Project Officer Al-Bulushi, Programme Associate, International Law and Human Rights; Ms. Anna (Nigeria) Gekht, Programme Officer, Sustainable Development and Population; Ms. Helen Vasilopoulos, Development Associate; Ms. Ayaka Suzuki, former PGA staff; Ms. Administrative Staff Fatime Dam, Executive Officer; Ms. Eva Dunn, Senior Programme Officer, Peace and Mr. Michael Agbeko, Director of Finance Democracy and Administration Ms. Fatimé Dam, Executive Officer Ms. Anna Gekht, Development Officer (through June 2003) Interns Ms. Helen Vasilopoulos, Development Mr. Ibrahima Diouf Associate (from July 2003) Ms. Andreea Pavel Mr. Brian Kett, Administrative and Ms. Janine Poreba Membership Associate Ms. Lilah Rahn-Lee Ms. Helen Vasilopoulos Consultants Ms. Kacy Belew Mr. Robert Cutler Mr. Michael Emperor Mr. Russell Geekie Ms. Marlye Gélin-Adams Ms. Wema Isa Mr. Emre Kayhan Ms. Lori Mann Mr. Gilbert Martin Ms. Elizabeth Richardson Mr. Klas Sandstrom Ms. Lisa von Trapp

32 ABOUT PGA A Dynamic Network of Individual Democratically Elected Legislators

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) the Dominican Republic. Also, as an NGO was established in 1978-1979 by concerned of legislators, PGA is the parliamentary legislators from around the world to take link with civil society groups. PGAʼs joint action on global problems which programmes on Peace and Democracy, could not be solved by any one government Sustainable Development and Population, or parliament. While its initial driving force and International Law and Human Rights was the critical need for disarmament, PGA work in close cooperation with NGOs and today works on an expanded list of global leading research institutions in these fields. issues such as fostering democracy, conflict prevention and management, international PGA also has an extremely effective track law and human rights, sustainable record with inter-governmental agencies development and population. such as the UN Secretariat, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNIFEM, UNESCO, PGA is an association of over 1300 the World Bank, the Asian Development individual parliamentarians in 110 countries Bank, and International IDEA. PGAʼs that is action-oriented with specific guiding principle of enabling dialogue programmes under the political direction among key players from both government of a 15-member Board. This structure and opposition and its close working allows PGA to effectively push policies relationship with members serving on at the national, regional, and international relevant parliamentary committees makes levels. The leadership also includes an it an invaluable agency for the negotiation International Council that represents all the and implementation of any successful regions of the world. PGA works closely policy. with the United Nations system through the advisory body of the UN Committee With headquarters in New York City, PGA which includes senior UN ambassadors, is affiliated with the United Nations as an high-level UN officials, and some leading organization in general consultative status NGO representatives. The current Chair of with the Economic and Social Council. The the Committee is H.E. Mr. Pierre Schori, offices of National Group representatives Permanent Representative of the Mission and other leading PGA members serve as of Sweden. liaison links in various countries around the world.* With a membership of only elected legislators, PGAʼs members bring their authority and the mandate of their constituents. PGAʼs effectiveness is thus due to membersʼ responsibility toward their constituents.

PGA includes in its membership a concentration of high-level politicians, including Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, and Chairs of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Population, Health, and Defense Committees. Many of PGAʼs members have left parliament for higher government Photo credits: PGA staff and consultants posts. Some of our ex-members have served as President of Iceland, President of Editor: Helen Vasilopoulos Botswana, Prime Minister and President of Desktop Publishing: Kacy Belew Trinidad and Tobago, and Vice President of 33