Urgent Action Needed to End Death Penalty for Drug Offenses
Source: 2025 World Drug Day: UNODC and CND must take urgent action to end unlawful use of the death penalty for drug-related offences (2025-06-25)
Amnesty International calls on UNODC and CND to take immediate steps to end the unlawful use of the death penalty for drug-related crimes, highlighting the ongoing human rights violations. The organization emphasizes the importance of protecting individuals from capital punishment in drug cases and urges global leaders to prioritize this issue on 2025 World Drug Day. The plea underscores the need for urgent reforms to prevent executions and uphold international human rights standards. Amnesty International stresses that ending the death penalty for drug offenses is crucial for ensuring justice and dignity for all individuals affected by drug policies worldwide.