“It is time to abolish human exploitation once and for all, and to recognize the equal and unconditional dignity of each and every individual,” said Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO. “Today, let us remember the victims and freedom fighters of the past so that they may inspire future generations to build just societies.” The…
Photo: Social Media The Indian government has decided to abolish all 62 cantonment boards in the country. According to Indian media, the urban areas of the Cantonment Board will be handed over to the municipal bodies. The army area of the cantonment will be converted into military stations. According to media reports, a notification has…
The approved amendments will apply to 34 crimes currently punishable by death, including murder and drug trafficking. A law to abolish the death penalty and limit life imprisonment to 30 to 40 years was passed in Malaysia. Executions have been banned in Malaysia since 2018. The Malaysian Parliament has approved reforms to abolish the mandatory…
The biennial panel’s theme is human rights violations relating to the use of the death penalty, in particular with respect to limiting the practice to only the most serious crimes. Promise of the Charter Volker Türk said this is ultimately about the United Nations Charter’s promise of the highest standards of protection of all human…
