Articles

Read the articles of the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty written by all the actors committed to the universal abolition of capital punishment.

Follow abolitionist news and the latest information on issues related to abolition around the world: breakthroughs, research on prison conditions or the treatment of detainees. Articles also cover the issue of legal representation for convicted persons, the status of women and the role of public opinion.

World Coalition Against the Death Penalty

2026 World Drug Day: Over 60 Organisations Urge UNODC And CND To Take Urgent Actions To End Unlawful Use Of The Death Penalty For Drug-Related Offences

Universal Periodic Review: UN member states urged to act on Singapore's use of the death penalty

Universal Periodic Review: UN member states urged to act on Singapore’s use of the death penalty

Champions of Death Penalty Abolition

The Advocates for Human Rights launches “Champions of Death Penalty Abolition” scorecard for 2025

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World Coalition Advocacy at the Commission on the Status of Women: Advancing Justice for Women Affected by the Death Penalty

2000 Executions Under King Salman

Saudi Arabia Surpasses 2,000 Executions Under King Salman

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Maldives: Withdraw Proposed Death Penalty BillProposed Law Could Result in Imminent Executions

World Coalition Against the Death Penalty

THE WORLD COALITION AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY CONDEMNS THE NEW ISRAELI DEATH PENALTY LAW, WHICH IT CONSIDERS TO BE BLATANTLY DISCRIMINATORY AND A SERIOUS VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

Two New Guides to Strengthen Gender-Responsive Abolitionist Advocacy

Two New Guides to Strengthen Gender-Responsive Abolitionist Advocacy

Statement Israël

Calling Urgent Attention to Proposals for the Death Penalty in Israel

World Coalition Against the Death Penalty

FFPA Death Penalty: Phase 2 Is Coming

Abolitionist advocacy at the 89th CEDAW Session

Abolitionist advocacy at the 91st session of the CEDAW Committee and side event during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council.

Concert at the 5th Regional Congress in Tokyo

Renewed momentum for abolition: a look back at the 5th Regional Congress in Tokyo

United Nations 46th Human Rights Council

Abolition of the death penalty at the United Nations Human Rights Council 60th session

ACHPR 85th session

Abolition Advocacy for Tunisia: 85th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

UN Human Rights Council

No longer invisible: UN shines light on reality of women on death row

ACHPR’s 85th Ordinary Session (African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights)

85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights