“We mourn the loss of His Holiness Pope Francis—one of the most courageous and consistent global voices against the death penalty. His unwavering commitment to the dignity of every human being transformed both doctrine and debate

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or the Commission) acknowledges the decision of the Shizuoka District Court to award 217 million yen (approximately 1.34 million euros) in compensation to Iwao Hakamada

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or Commission) expresses its deep concern at receiving reports that an execution is going to be carried out by a firing squad

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or Commission) warmly commends outgoing North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper for his historic decision to commute the sentences of 15 people under sentence of death.

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or Commission) urgently calls on the Singaporean authorities to halt the execution of Malaysian national 38-year-old Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, which has been scheduled for 20 February 2025.

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or Commission) warmly commends President Joseph (Joe) R Biden, Jr. for his historic decision to commute the sentences of 37 of the 40 people facing the death penalty at the federal level

ICDP announces with deep sadness the passing of our beloved Founding President and Honorary Commissioner Federico Mayor Zaragoza on 19 December.

ICDP warmly congratulates the Republic of Zambia on its historic step of depositing the instruments of ratification to become the 92nd State Party to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Second Optional Protocol), aiming at the abolition of the death penalty.

ICDP welcomes the adoption of the tenth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on a moratorium on the use of the death penalty (UNGA moratorium resolution), which was supported by an unprecedented 130 countries on 17 December 2024