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Launch of the Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition
Launch of the Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition
Strengthening the abolitionist movement: Despite a growing number of countries worldwide joining the abolitionist movement every year, bringing the prospect of universal abolition closer to reality, the death penalty remains a significant human rights concern. In 2023 alone, Amnesty Internationall recorded 1,153 executions (excluding China, North Korea and Viet Nam, due to unavailable data), marking a 31% increase from the previous year and the highest number since 2015. These executions were carried out by only 16 countries, the fewest on record. (HRI – Harm Reduction International, UK, 12.07.2024)
https://hri.global/news/launch-of-the-global-consortium-for-death-penalty-abolition/