CAPMHK supports the abolition of death penalty and subsequent commutation to life imprisonment as unconstitutional. For reasons that range from: 1. Socio economic background of poverty, unemployment,lack of social capital, inmates demographic mostly ages 30-49

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: bit.ly/DPS-Criminalis… The criminalisation of women in poverty: Case study on sex work in the Netherlands WO=MEN's campaign side event Thursday 28 November - 5.00-6.30pm CET Amsterdam Law Hub, Uni of Amsterdam #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus

Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status partners Avocats Sans Frontières, FEANTSA & @Fondation_AP are really excited to invite you to their webinar on the 'Decriminalization of Homelessness in Europe'. Thurs, Dec 19 11:00 to 12:30 (GMT+1) REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus

In January 2025, Kenya decriminalised attempted suicide... but, why was it criminalised in the first place and what did the judge say? Find out in this explainer video about a case supported by Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status and its members Coalition Action for Preventive Mental Health, ICJ Kenya & SALC #DecrimStatus

Poverty and Disability Are Not Crimes! Persons with disabilities are over-represented in the criminal justice system, often due to their economic status. This needs to change. Read article: tinyurl.com/4ezt3khz #decrimp #EndPoverty #DisabilityRights #JusticeForAll Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status

In an open letter to the Hon. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo) today, HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) Executive Director Funke Adeoye called for gender sensitive correctional reform, including non-custodial sentencing for pregnant women, primary caregivers and robust

🚨 NEW REPORT: 'From Poverty to Punishment' finds women are disproportionately imprisoned due to poverty, vulnerability & discriminatory laws. Penal Reform International (PRI), @WomenBeyWalls & Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status 🔗 bit.ly/decrim-FPTP #PovertyToPunishment #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus #CSW69

📣The Malawian court has spoken: Criminal defamation is unconstitutional! This is a game-changer for protecting freedom of expression says SALC. Watch this short video breaking down this landmark decision to know more! #DecrimActivism #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus

Findings of recent study on discriminatory laws in Francophone and Lusophone countries, will be discussed tomorow in a webinar. Tues 26 Aug @ 11:30-13:30 (SAST) Register: bit.ly/4n6c5ln Host: DullahOmarInstitute, ACAT COTE D'IVOIRE, REFORMAR & Burundi Bridges to Justice #DecrimPoverty

‘The system isn’t just failing women; it is actively criminalising poverty.’ -Olivia Rope, Penal Reform International (PRI) Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status partner @womenbeyondwalls podcast: Real stories from women who've lived through incarceration. 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/3JuXGk6 #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧? Behind every woman in prison are children whose lives may never recover. This BBC film shows the forgotten victims left behind. 🎥bit.ly/3UVL481 #DecrimPoverty #WomenInPrison #Incarceratedmums

Colonial laws, modern repression. Sedition laws are proof that the fight for justice is never really over. Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status partner Open Society Justice Initiative writes for Newsweek #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus #DecrimActivism #ClooneyFDN #ColonialEraRelics

10 years since Mandela Rules adopted, prison reform still lags. Penal Reform International (PRI)'s Olivia Rope told UN: evidence-based reforms prioritising rehabilitation over punishment urgently needed. More here: bit.ly/4gdXWA8 #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus #MandelaRules #PrisonReform

Historic sex work decriminalisation case reached SA High Court last week. APCOF CentreForHumanRights DullahOmarInstitute sought amici status in a constitutional challenge that could overturn criminalisation laws. Full article: bit.ly/4ntUpQN #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus #HumanRights

The Law Reform and Development Bill, 2024, presents an invaluable opportunity for Eswatini to entrench democratic values, promote the rule of law, and align its legal system with contemporary regional and international standards. SALC’s Melusi Simelane submitted to the

⚖️Laws as oppressive tools in Africa. New DullahOmarInstitute study on criminal & security laws in Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire & Mozambique. Colonial legacies still shape justice systems. A must-read for advocates & policymakers. 📖bit.ly/3Vlu1MQ #DecrimStatus #HumanRights

Dominican Republic’s new penal code fails women & girls. ⚠️Total abortion ban. ⚠️Weak protections vs. sexual violence. ⚠️No LGBTIQ+ safeguards. Amnesty urges urgent reform before 2026. 📖:bit.ly/4gIvFlK #DecrimStatus #DominicanRepublic #GenderJustice

How can Caribbean communities rebuild trust in policing? CCHR explores community policing as a violence prevention tool: regular patrols, engagement & relationship-building. 📖: decrimpovertystatus.org/justice-and-la… #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus #DecrimActivism #Caribbean #CCHR

📢 On the #InternationalDayOfNonViolence we highlight a milestone for women’s rights in prison: the #BangkokRules. 🔴Learn more in our report with Women Beyond Walls ⬇️ 🔗 penalreform.org/resource/from-… 🔗 experiences.cleverstory.io/womens-beyond/… Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status #HumanRights #Justice

Part 6 of Fines and Fees Justice Center blog shows courts punish people for what they don't have, using fines and fees as revenue. Esp. in black and brown communities. They prioritise profit over justice and stretch already frayed lives. Read more: bit.ly/43iOINN #DecrimStatus #FFJC