Tag Archives: Death penalty

Moves at the UN to develop an international convention against the death penalty, and Quaker Involvement

Posted on 13 October 2017 by Admin

There are moves within the UN, and especially the UN Human Rights Council, to develop an international convention against the death penalty. Historically, Quakers have been strongly opposed to the death penalty, and have been involved in advocacy and campaigns … Continue reading →

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These 13 countries voted against UN ban of death penalty for being gay

Posted on 9 October 2017 by Admin

The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted to condemn countries who use the death penalty on gay people. Although the resolution passed with 27 countries voting for the measure – 13 countries including the United States voted against. In … Continue reading →

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