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StatementCOVID-19: Calling for a Worldwide Moratorium on the Death Penalty During the Pandemic
“When the whole world is trying hard to save lives from COVID-19, an execution by the state is contradictory and perverse” said Kevin Miguel Rivera Medina, President of the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty.
Article by World Coalition Against the Death Penalty published on June 18th, 2020 -
TunisiaThe abolition of the death penalty in Tunisia, a fight against torture
In its 2019 annual report, the Organization Against Torture in Tunisia (Organisation contre la torture en Tunisie, OCTT) denounced the death penalty and identified it as the most cruel form of torture.
Article by Organization Against Torture in Tunisia published on June 18th, 2020 -
World DayCall for actions on World Day in Sub-Saharan Africa
The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty (World Coalition) and FIACAT are part of a joint project which aims to contribute to the abolition of the death penalty in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Article by World Coalition Against the Death Penalty published on June 17th, 2020 -
World DayCall for actions on World Day in the Maldives and Turkey
The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty and its 14 international member organizations active in the Philippines, the Maldives and Turkey are part of a joint project which aims to combat the resurgence of the death penalty, particularly in the aforementioned three countries at risk.
Article by World Coalition Against the Death Penalty published on June 17th, 2020 -
Job OfferFinance and Administration Manager
The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty recruits a Finance and Administration Manager for a full time permanent position starting as soon as possible.
Article by World Coalition Against the Death Penalty published on May 14th, 2020 -
StatementLoopholes in Saudi promise to end death sentences against children
Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Commission has announced that children are no longer eligible for the death penalty in the Kingdom. Citing a royal decree, the commission stated that anyone convicted of crimes that took place while they were under the age of 18 will face a maximum punishment of ten years in juvenile detention.
Article by Reprieve published on May 06th, 2020
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12th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Mental Health
Published on May 21st, 2014
The campaign for the abolition of the death penalty on the African continent
Published on December 09th, 2016
14th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Terrorism
Published on June 10th, 2016
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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.
