< About 140 of the 193 States Members of the UN have abolished the death penalty or introduced a moratorium either legally, or in practice. © EPA/Paul Buck

WORKING TOWARDS A WORLD WITHOUT THE DEATH PENALTY In 2010 and 2011, many UN Member States took concrete steps to abolish the death penalty, says a senior official with the UN Human Rights Office. However, only 73 States have so far ratified the only international treaty aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. Suite ...     Liste complète des histoires

Seeking justice for children during and after armed conflict

A UN publication examines how children can seek justice for violations suffered during armed conflict and explores the responsibility of children who have committed criminal acts while associated with an armed group.
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Human rights chief Navi Pillay says States have an obligation to end impunity for attacks against journalists.
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