Published: 9th October 2023 More than half (57 percent) of the world’s poorest countries, home to 2.4 billion people, are having to cut public spending by a combined $229 billion over the next five years, reveals new analysis by Oxfam today ahead of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Marrakech.

On 10 October 2023, actors around the world will come together to raise awareness around the death penalty and to call for its abolition in every country. Building on the momentum gained from last year’s campaign, the 21st annual World Day Against the Death Penalty invites reflection on the relationship between the use of the death penalty and torture or other cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatme

11-12 October: Kromhouthal, Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands + online Join SEWF23 (11-12 October) to access world-class content, connect with thousands of other purpose-driven people and be part of the world’s largest social enterprise conversation. Participation options include online and in person in Amsterdam.

The 21st World Day Against the Death Penalty is an excellent opportunity to publicly oppose the use of this inhumane punishment and to support those who are fighting for its abolition all over the world.