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AfricaArab League Summit: the death penalty at the heart of the alternative summit organized by civil society
On the occasion of the 30th session of the Arab League Summit, which took place in Tunis from 26 to 31 March 2019 and brought together 21 Arab delegations, a parallel counter-summit, organized by civil society, was held to address the issue of human rights in the Arab world.
Article by Hédia Zaalouni published on May 10th, 2019 -
StatisticsDeath penalty 2018: Dramatic fall in global executions
Despite a rise in executions in some countries, global executions fell by 31% in 2018. The universal fight for the abolition of the death penalty seems to be on the right way.
Article by Amnesty International published on April 10th, 2019 -
ProtocolThe State of Palestine commits to abolish the death penalty
On 18 March 2019, the State of Palestine acceded to the United Nations Treaty aiming to abolish the death penalty, becoming the 87th State Party to the OP2-PIDCP.
Article by Louis Linel, Aurélie Plaçais published on April 10th, 2019 -
JobHuman Rights Coordinator - HRI
Harm Reduction International is currently seeking to recruit a full- time Human Rights Coordinator to join its Human Rights and Justice team for a period of six months.
Article by Harm Reduction International published on April 09th, 2019 -
Congress7th World Congress - The rights of children of parents sentenced to death
This 10th October, the World Coalition will celebrate the 17th World Day Against the Death Penalty, which is focused on the rights of children whose parents are sentenced to death or executed. Let’s look back at how this theme was discussed and addressed during the 7th World Congress.
Article by Louis Linel published on April 08th, 2019 -
ReportWays to Restrict the Use of the Death Penalty in Iran
Sustained international pressure is essential and creating awareness and mobilization of civil society is very important.
Article by Iran Human Rights published on April 08th, 2019
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17th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Children, Unseen Victims
On 10 October 2019, the 17th World Day Against the Death Penalty aims at raising awareness on the rights of children whose parents have been sentenced to death or executed.
