Mandate
ICDP was established in order to contribute with its work to promote, complement or support any action which aims at obtaining the abolition of the death penalty in all regions of the world.

Promote the abolition
of the death penalty in the legislation of countries carefully considered, in particular, in the legislation of countries which apply a de facto moratorium on the use of the death penalty

Promote the establishment
of a moratorium on the use of the death penalty in all regions of the world, allowing the most widespread and effective implementation of a universal moratorium on the horizon of 2015, with a view to its total abolition

Solicit the stop
of executions in cases where International Law restricts its application, in particular, when it affects the most vulnerable groups of society (juvenile offenders, pregnant women and mentally ill)
Our Work
ICDP holds at least two annual meetings, in which decisions on future activities are taken.
ICDP carries out different types of activities in a strategic and selective manner. These are:
ICDP carries out different types of activities in a strategic and selective manner. These are:
• Undertake missions in order to meet and intervene before high representatives and personalities of specific countries, International and Regional Organizations and civil society representatives.
• Make statements and appeals on matters of concern relating to the abolition of the death penalty.
• Participate in conferences and seminars, as well as in campaigns to mobilize public opinion.
• Dissemination of information and presentation of papers and reports at international forums.
• Promote intellectual and artistic works in favour of the abolition of the death penalty.
• Make statements and appeals on matters of concern relating to the abolition of the death penalty.
• Participate in conferences and seminars, as well as in campaigns to mobilize public opinion.
• Dissemination of information and presentation of papers and reports at international forums.
• Promote intellectual and artistic works in favour of the abolition of the death penalty.