79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Africa

Key Outcomes from the 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

From 14 May to 3 June 2024, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) held its 79th Ordinary Session in a hybrid format. Members of the Commission and staff of its Secretariat physically attended the Session in Banjul, Gambia; all other participants attended the Session online via Zoom.

World Coalition Against the Death Penalty

Open Call for proposals – Financial Support to Third Parties – Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition

Earlier this year, 13 abolitionist organizations1, including regional networks, grassroots organizations and international NGOs have come together to form the Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition. This civil society-led initiative² aims to amplify the voice and influence of the abolitionist movement on a global scale.

The Death Penalty Worldwide

 Abolitionist for all crimes

Retentionist

Abolitionist in practice

Abolitionist for ordinary crimes only


Source: Amnesty International


Key Figures

112

Abolitionist countries

Countries whose law does not provide for the death penalty for any crime.
55

Retentionist countries

Countries whose law provides for the death penalty for ordinary crimes.
1153

Number of executions

Number of executions recorded in 2023, possibly lower than the reality due to the secrecy surrounding executions in some countries.
41 047

People on death row

The generic term "death row" refers to all persons on death row awaiting the death penalty.

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