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Significant but fragile progress in the Great Lakes region
Rwanda and Burundi are apparently close to abolishing the death penalty; in the Democratic Republic of Congo, all references to capital punishment have been removed from the text of the constitution. The death penalty is on borrowed time in these countries scarred by conflicts. For the first time, the region's abolitionists met in Paris and called for the creation of a regional coalition.
Article published on May 01st, 2007 -
Take collective action: join the World Coalition
Since 2002 about sixty non-governmental organisations, professional associations and public bodies working throughout the world in support of abolition of the death penalty have come together through the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty.
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The World Coalition plays a pivotal role at the 3rd World Congress Against the Death Penalty
The 3rd World Congress Against the Death Penalty came to an end in Paris on 3 February 2007. It was an opportunity for abolitionists from all around the world to come together in greater numbers than ever to exchange experiences and prospects for the future.
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Second Optional Protocol: An irreversible mechanism for abolishing the death penalty" – Denys Robiliard
Denys Robiliard, a lawyer and former president of Amnesty International's French section, details why the Second Optional protocol to the UN's ICCPR is an crucial instrument to push the abolition of the death penalty worldwide.
Article published on January 01st, 1970
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Helping the world achieve a moratorium on executions
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10th World Day against the Death Penalty
Published on June 10th, 2012
14th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Terrorism
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18th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Access to counsel - A matter of life or death
On 10 October 2020, the World Day Against the Death Penalty will be dedicated to the right to effective legal representation for individuals who may face a death sentence.
