SUPPORT GROUP
The work of ICDP is supported and funded by a geographically diverse group of 24 countries committed to the abolition of the death penalty. This Support Group is composed of 24 Member States: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Togo, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Croatia
Dominican Republic
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Kazakhstan
Mexico
Mongolia
New Zealand
Norway
Philippines
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
Togo
Turkey
United Kingdom
The Support Group carries out its activities under the coordination of a rotating yearly presidency. Spain holds the current Presidency. The Presidency of the Support Group is held by
Alberto Cerezo Sobrino
President of the Support Group
Ambassador at Large Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law
Directorate General of the United Nations, International Organisations and Human Rights
Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation
Plaza del Marqués de Salamanca, 8. 28006 Madrid, Spain
The past presidencies were: Spain October 2010 to October 2011, Switzerland October 2011 to October 2012, Norway October 2012 to October 2013 and Argentina October 2013 to October 2014.