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AsiaExecutions in Jordan and Pakistan show need to go beyond moratorium
Article by Thomas Hubert published on January 16th, 2015The World Coalition and its members have criticised decisions by the governments of Jordan and Pakistan to reverse their policy of suspending executions despite a historic vote in favour of a moratorium on the use of the death penalty at the UN General Assembly.
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AmericasFewest death sentences in 40 years in the US
The number of executions in the United States was at its lowest in 20 years and seven death row prisoners were exonerated in 2014.
Article by DPIC published on January 12th, 2015 -
UN117 countries vote for a global moratorium on executions
The latest vote at the UN General Assembly shows wider support than ever for a resolution on a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
Article by Maria Donatelli published on December 19th, 2014
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- Special issues
Helping the world achieve a moratorium on executions
Published on September 14th, 2010
Cities Against the Death Penalty
Published on October 30th, 2013
The World Coalition's campaign in favour of the international and regional protocols on abolition
Published on September 02nd, 2014
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World Day
12th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Mental Health
On 10 October 2014, the 12th World Day Against the Death Penalty is drawing attention to people with mental health problems who are at risk of a death sentence or execution. While opposing the death penalty absolutely, abolitionists are also committed to see existing international human rights standards implemented. Among these is the requirement that persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities should not face the death penalty.
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Protocol
The World Coalition's campaign in favour of the international and regional protocols on abolition
The World Coalition’s objective is the ratification of the international and regional protocols on the abolition of the death penalty by all the states that have abolished the death penalty in law or in practice.
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Moratorium
Helping the world achieve a moratorium on executions
In December 2012, the United Nations’ General Assembly voted on a new resolution for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty. Following the three previous resolutions, the Coalition continued its action in favour of a global moratorium.
