Protesting against the death penalty

End the Death Penalty

Every day, all over the world, prisoners – men, women and even children – face execution. The death penalty is cruel, inhuman and degrading. We are opposed to its use, everywhere in the world, for whatever reason.

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Artwork painted by Delara Darabi during her time in prison
© Delara Darabi

The secret hanging of Delara Darabi

5/5/2009

On 1 May 2009, Delara Darabi was executed in Iran, despite having been given a two-month stay of execution on 19 April.

Stop Action: Aisha Ghalib al-Hamzi executed

20/4/2009

'Aisha Ghalib al-Hamzi, Yemeni mother of seven, was executed on 19 April 2009 for the murder of her husband. All seven of her children refused to pardon her.

Memorial to victims of the 2002 Bali bombings, BaliMemorial to victims of the 2002 Bali bombings, Bali

Indonesia must end death penalty

In the wake of the execution of the Bali Bombers, Amnesty International calls on the Indonesian Government to permanently abolish the death penalty in its country.


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