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Thirty years of moratorium in Morocco : an endless wait

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«This report comes at a crucial moment» : In Morocco, thirty years of moratorium on executions

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the moratorium on executions in Morocco, the publication of the investigative mission report on the situation of the death penalty sheds light on the persistent challenges and advancements made. In this cross-interview, Mr. Abderrahim Jamai, coordinator of the Moroccan Coalition Against the…

Maître Yangambi Libote: “Regardless of the crime, humanity should not be sacrificed”

Firmin Yangambi Libote, a fervent advocate for human rights and opponent of the death penalty in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is currently visiting France. His presence underscores the importance of international dialogue on issues of justice and fundamental rights, particularly in light of the lifting of the moratorium…

Call for joint action to stop drug-related executions in Iran

10 April 2024 - The death penalty or state murder is the Islamic Republic’s most important tool for instilling societal fear to maintain power. Executions in Iran increased dramatically following the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising, with at least 834 people executed in 2023.

Petition: Together, let’s say no to the executions of people sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of the Congo!

To His Excellency the President of the Republic and Head of State of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Review of the Iran advocacy during the 55th session of the Human Rights Council

Side event following the release of the Iran report on the death penalty On March 14, 2024, ECPM, Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), Impact Iran, and Baluchistan Human Rights Group organised a side event during the session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. More than 60 participants, including representatives from…

Lifting of the Moratorium in the DRC: ECPM and CPJ call for the non-instrumentalisation of the death penalty

ECPM and CPJ asbl share their very strong concern following the publication of the circular note dated March 13, 2024, issued by the Ministry of Justice formalizing the lifting of the moratorium, as requested by the Supreme Defence Council to the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E…

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Joint letter signed by 43 NGOs calling for the renewal of the mandates of the SR and FFM on Iran

In this joint appeal to the United Nations Human Rights Council member states, various Iranian and international human rights organizations call for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran and the extension of the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission. These mandates are crucial…

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Ecpm, German Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty and the council of Europe call on european youth to mobilise against the death penalty

Young volunteers, students, and active members of civil society, we are excited to announce the second edition of the "Advocacy and Awareness for the Abolition of the Death Penalty" training, organised by ECPM, the Council of Europe and German Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, from June 19th to 21th,…

Invisibilisation and Discrimination: The Double Penalty for Women

International Women's Day, established by the United Nations in 1977, is an opportunity to recall the various issues related to the application of the death penalty for women, whether they are sentenced to death or relatives of those sentenced to death.

Death penalty in Iran: An appalling number of executions in 2023

The 16th Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran, published jointly by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) and ECPM (Together against the death penalty), is alarming: there has been an explosive rise in the number of executions in 2023. At least 834 people were executed, an increase of 43% compared…