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Addressing the gender dimension of the death penalty: Coaction between Parliamentarians and Civil Society
Addressing the gender dimension of the death penalty: Coaction between Parliamentarians and Civil Society

Addressing the gender dimension of the death penalty: Coaction between Parliamentarians and Civil Society

Despite the fact that women only represent about 5% of all death row inmates, it is essential to take measures to guarantee that women do not face gender discrimination in the application of the death penalty.

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Despite the fact that women only represent about 5% of all death row inmates, it is essential to take measures to guarantee that women do not face gender discrimination in the application of the death penalty and that they are provided with a fair treatment in full respect of international human rights.

Parliamentarians, in their roles as the lawmakers, are the ones best placed to promote gender equality in all areas of their work and propose gender-sensitive legislation. Lobbying or advocating with parliamentarians is a concrete step towards changing country or regional policy.

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  • Publication Type: Factsheet
  • Author(s): World Coalition Against the Death Penalty; Parliamentarians for Global Action

For more information or to explore how you can get involved in PGA’s Campaign for the Abolition of the Death Penalty (ADP), please contact:

Ms. Frederika Schweighoferova
Director,
International Law and Human Rights Program
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Ms. Olivia Houssais
Program Officer,
International Law and Human Rights Program
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