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Good newsSaudi Arabia Reviews Death Sentences Issued Against Children
According to the Saudi Human Rights Commission, the death sentence issued against Ali al-Nimr, Dawoud al-Marhoun and Abdullah al-Zaher will be reviewed in accordance with reforms decreed in the Kingdom in April on juvenile criminal justice.
Article by Louis Linel published on September 01st, 2020 -
IndonesiaReorienting Drug Policy in Indonesia towards the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Indonesian not-for-profit organization LBH Masyarakat, Reprieve, and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs recently published a report that reframes the drug problem and corresponding policy action in light of the country’s commitment to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report argues that the drug policies currently in place in Indonesia must be re-evaluated in such a way that tackles poverty and inequality and prioritizes support for those who are “left behind”, and put an end to its current punitive strategies.
Article by LHB Masyarakat, Reprieve and Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs published on August 06th, 2020 -
Good newsSudan Repeals Capital Punishment for Homosexuality
Sudan repealed the death penalty for homosexuality and apostasy.
Article by Louis Linel published on July 31st, 2020 -
ACHPRThe ACHPR moves online, along with advocacy to end capital punishment
Adapting to the restrictions that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on physical gatherings, the NGO Forum and following 66th ACHPR Session (African Commission on Human and People’s Rights) were held via Zoom videoconference on 9-10 July and 13 July – 07 August, 2020, respectively.
Article by Bronwyn Dudley published on July 30th, 2020 -
USAUS federal executions resume
It has been 17 years since the United States decided on a de facto moratorium on federal executions, which can be carried out only for certain federal criminal offences. This moratorium, however, ended in July.
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Call for tendersCall for tenders for printing, design and layout services
The World Coalition requires contracts for printing, design and layout services, visibility items and reprography for any publications that may be required, in addition to materials that may be required with these features.
Article by Carlos Valera published on July 07th, 2020
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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.
