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Save the date Penal Reform International with the support of the prisonDEATH team are organising an online workshop for members and staff of detention monitoring bodies to improve awareness, data, monitoring, reporting and follow-up on prison deaths. The workshop will be held online in English on Thursday 17 October 2024, 10.00 – 13.00 CET. If […]
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Penal Reform International is seeking qualified consultants or consultancy teams to conduct a mid-term evaluation of our Dutch-funded project in Yemen, titled “Enhance the Role of the Female Police in Yemen in Supporting Peace and Access to Justice.” This project, initiated in 2022, aims to increase the participation of female police officers, enhance gender-sensitive policing […]
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Global Prison Trends 2024 × Explore the latest insights on prison systems worldwide in the Global Prison Trends 2024 report! Read More Co-organised by Penal Reform International, the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Australia, the UK, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, American Civil Liberties Union, and the Southern Poverty […]
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10 July 2024 Despite a growing number of countries worldwide joining the abolitionist movement every year, bringing the prospect of universal abolition closer to reality, the death penalty remains a significant human rights concern. In 2023 alone, Amnesty International recorded 1,153 executions (excluding China, North Korea and Viet Nam, due to unavailable data), marking a […]
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Prisons are transforming. Modernisation efforts are no longer solely focused on security and rehabilitation but are increasingly tackling broader issues like climate change. This innovative approach intertwines environmental responsibility with rehabilitation, creating a win-win for people detained and wider societies that prisons operate in. Taghreed Jaber, Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa at […]
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Call for proposal for Sudanese Local NGOs – Legal Aid services Invitation directed to civil society organisations legally registered in the Republic of Sudan Programme: Providing legal support to people in contact with the law Funded by: Penal Reform International through a sub-grant scheme financed by the European Union Application deadline: 30 June 2024, at 12:00 […]
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Vienna— The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Penal Reform International (PRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Vienna during the 33rd session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ). Under this newly signed MoU, UNICRI and PRI will conduct a comprehensive study to address the critical […]
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The 33rd session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) will be held in Vienna from 13 – 17 May 2024. CCPCJ is the principal policymaking body that guides the UN in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice and takes action through resolutions and decisions. PRI will be organising […]
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In February 2024, Penal Reform International (PRI) and local partner, Ceza İnfaz Sisteminde Sivil Toplum Derneği (Civil Society in the Penal System Association, CISST), embarked on a new project funded by the European Union to improve human rights in the in Türkiye’s Penitentiary System. For the next four years, PRI and CISST will deliver an ambitious […]
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Press release Amman, Jordan – 18 February 2024 Penal Reform International/Middle East and North Africa Office was delighted to host a distinguished delegation from the National Diwan for Human Rights in Kuwait. The visit was led by Counsellor Huda Al-Shaiji, a prominent member of the Diwan’s Board of Directors, alongside Ms. Duha Alotaibi, Director of […]
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Organised by Penal Reform International with the support of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, UK, USA, UNODC HIV/AIDS Section, HRI, INPUD and ENPUD. People in prison bear a disproportionate burden of health-related issues, characterised by a higher prevalence of chronic physical […]
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Monday 15 April 2024 – 9.00am – 4.30 pm The Hague Humanities Hub, the Hague, the Netherlands Background In 2010, the General Assembly adopted UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules) to address the gender-specific needs of women offenders and women in prisons. These rules […]
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Press release On 6 February 2024, in Doha, Qatar, the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) of the State of Qatar and Penal Reform International (PRI) made a significant step towards improving and safeguarding human rights in the criminal justice system by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic partnership aims to foster a collaborative […]