World Day Against the Death Penalty 2026-2027 Poster (English)

By World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, on 8 July 2026

24th World Day Against the Death Penalty – Stories for Life

Observed every 10 October, the World Day Against the Death Penalty unifies the global abolitionist movement and mobilizes civil society, political leaders, lawyers, public opinion and more to support the call for the universal abolition of capital punishment. The day encourages and consolidates the political and general awareness of the worldwide movement against the death […]

A Day of Action in Support of the Abolition of the Death Penalty

Observed every October 10, the World Day Against the Death Penalty brings together civil society organizations, institutions, legal professionals, policymakers, and citizens from around the world around a common goal: to support the call for the universal abolition of capital punishment.