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2017 World Day report

By World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, on 1 January 2018


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On 10 October 2017, the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty along with abolitionist activists worldwide marked the 15th World Day against the Death Penalty by drawing attention to the death penalty and its link with poverty. This report presents the activities organised for the 15th world day and the media coverage it received.




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