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USAUS federal executions resume
Article by Louis Linel published on July 28th, 2020It 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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World Day18th 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.
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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.
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Good newsSudan repeals capital punishment for homosexuality
Sudan repealed the death penalty for homosexuality and apostasy.
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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
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- Special issues
12th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Mental Health
Published on May 21st, 2014
14th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Terrorism
Published on June 10th, 2016
5th World Congress Against the Death Penalty
Published on March 06th, 2013
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World Day
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.
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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 2014, the United Nations’ General Assembly voted on a new resolution for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty. Following the four previous resolutions, the Coalition continued its action in favour of a global moratorium.
