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Historic vote: Zimbabwe Parliament adopts the Death Penalty Abolition Bill

Courtesy Parliament of Zimbabwe
Courtesy Parliament of Zimbabwe

New York / The Hague / Harare

PGA warmly congratulates the Senate of Zimbabwe on the historic adoption of the Death Penalty Abolition bill, during the night of 11 December. This Bill, which had previously been passed by the National Assembly, now paves the way for Zimbabwe to officially abolish the death penalty once it receives presidential assent.

The country has been de facto abolitionist since its last execution in 2005. PGA acknowledges the leadership and tireless efforts of Zimbabwean parliamentarians, including PGA Members and most notably Ms. Dorcas Sibanda former parliamentarian, whose collective unwavering commitment has made this historic achievement possible.

This landmark development also comes at a pivotal time, just a few days before the United Nations General Assembly considers the resolution calling for a universal moratorium on the use of the death penalty. Zimbabwean parliamentarians therefore sent a powerful message to the international community, about the importance of upholding human rights and strengthening justice systems.

  • Honorable Kindness Paradza,Member of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, PGA Member

This achievement is a testament to the dedication of parliamentarians and the collective voice of Zimbabweans who believe in justice and human rights. I urge other nations to follow and join Zimbabwe’s example in building a world free of capital punishment.

I also want to commend President Mnangagwa for his consistent leadership in opposing the death penalty. His personal experience underscores the profound injustice of capital punishment. I encourage him to once again reaffirm his commitment by signing this act into law without delay, thereby cementing Zimbabwe’s role as a leader in the global movement against the death penalty.

Honorable Kindness Paradza, Member of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, PGA Member

As the country moves closer to the abolition, PGA calls on the government to also consider taking the next step by signing and ratifying the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty (ICCPR-OP2)

PGA opposes capital punishment in all circumstances. Parliamentarians have a crucial role to play in the movement to restrict the use of the death penalty and ultimately abolish it through drafting legislation, deliberating on national policies, and enlightening public opinion. Find out more about our Campaign on the Abolishment of the Death Penalty.

Dernières Nouvelles : Campagne APM

This roundtable also offered a time for the civil society to share its perspective, briefing parliamentarians attending on the progress made in the abolitionist movement over the recent months

PGA brought together parliamentarians from different regions around the world, to discuss and strategize towards the abolition of the death penalty.

La peine de mort ne protège personne – PGA commémore la Journée mondiale contre la peine de mort 2024

Chaque année, le 10 octobre, le mouvement abolitionniste mondial se réunit pour célébrer la Journée mondiale contre la peine de mort. « La peine de mort ne protège personne : abolissons-la maintenant ».

Renforcer le mouvement abolitionniste : lancement du Consortium mondial pour l’abolition de la peine de mort

La peine de mort reste une préoccupation majeure en matière de droits de l'homme. Pour la seule année 2023, Amnesty International a recensé 1 153 exécutions, soit une augmentation de 31 % par rapport à l'année précédente et le chiffre le plus élevé depuis 2015.

Pour plus d'informations ou pour savoir comment vous pouvez participer à la Campagne pour l'abolition de la peine de mort (ADP), veuillez contacter :

Mme Frederika Schweighoferova
Directrice,
Programme droit international et droits humains
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Mme Olivia Houssais
Chargée de programme,
Programme droit international et droits humains
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