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World Day Against the Death Penalty

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

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About World Day Against the Death Penalty

World Day Against the Death Penalty is observed annually on October 10th. This day aims to raise awareness about the issues surrounding capital punishment and to advocate for its abolition worldwide. The observance was initiated by the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty in 2003, and it has since grown into a significant global event.

The day serves as a platform for various organizations, activists, and individuals to voice their opposition to the death penalty, highlighting its ethical, legal, and humanitarian implications. Events such as conferences, discussions, and public demonstrations are organized to educate the public and influence policymakers.

The observance is crucial as it emphasizes the need for reform in judicial systems that still implement capital punishment. It also seeks to support those who have been wrongfully convicted and to promote the idea that every life has inherent value, regardless of the circumstances.

As we approach 2026, the World Day Against the Death Penalty continues to gain momentum, with more countries and organizations joining the movement to abolish the death penalty and promote human rights for all.

Key facts

First observed: 2003
Frequency: Annual
Date: October 10

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Frequently asked questions about World Day Against the Death Penalty.

World Day Against the Death Penalty is on October 10, 2026.

The day aims to raise awareness and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty worldwide.

It is organized by the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty and various human rights organizations.

You can participate by attending events, spreading awareness on social media, or supporting organizations that advocate for its abolition.

The death penalty is controversial due to ethical concerns, the risk of wrongful convictions, and its effectiveness as a deterrent.

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World Day Against the Death Penalty start times in other key cities:

Location	Time
Abidjan	Sat 00:00:00
Addis-Abeba	Sat 00:00:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 00:00:00
Alexandrie	Sat 00:00:00
Ankara	Sat 00:00:00
Bagdad	Sat 00:00:00
Bangalore	Sat 00:00:00
Bangkok	Sat 00:00:00
Bogotá	Sat 00:00:00
Chongqing	Sat 00:00:00
Dacca	Sat 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 00:00:00
Delhi	Sat 00:00:00
Guangzhou	Sat 00:00:00
Hanoï	Sat 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Sat 00:00:00
Hô Chi Minh-Ville	Sat 00:00:00
Istanbul	Sat 00:00:00
Jakarta	Sat 00:00:00
Johannesburg	Sat 00:00:00
Kano	Sat 00:00:00
Karachi	Sat 00:00:00
Khartoum	Sat 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Sat 00:00:00
Lagos	Sat 00:00:00
Lahore	Sat 00:00:00
Le Caire	Sat 00:00:00
Le Cap	Sat 00:00:00
Lima	Sat 00:00:00
Londres	Sat 00:00:00
Luanda	Sat 00:00:00
Melbourne	Sat 00:00:00
Mexico, ville	Sat 00:00:00
Moscou	Sat 00:00:00
Mumbai	Sat 00:00:00
New York City	Sat 00:00:00
Pékin	Sat 00:00:00
Rio de Janeiro	Sat 00:00:00
Riyad	Sat 00:00:00
Saint-Pétersbourg	Sat 00:00:00
Santiago	Sat 00:00:00
Shanghai	Sat 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Sat 00:00:00
Singapour	Sat 00:00:00
Sydney	Sat 00:00:00
São Paulo	Sat 00:00:00
Séoul	Sat 00:00:00
Tokyo	Sat 00:00:00
Téhéran	Sat 00:00:00

World Day Against the Death Penalty start times in different countries:

🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie Sat 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne	Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne	Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie	Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon	Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni	Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie	Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande	Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte	Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie	Sat 00:00:00