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1000 Executions in 2025; Record Number in 30+ Years

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · 15d

It is horrifying that the Islamic Republic of Iran has recorded over 1000 executions in 2025. Compounding this, only 11% are reported by official sources, making this a minimum figure. At least 50% are for drug-related offences, contrary to international law and standards. iranhr.net/en/articles/...

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Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · 17d

Join the press conference now! www.youtube.com/live/B-2zroh.... Calling on Singaporean authorities to immediately halt all executions & urging the Malaysian g'ment to take all steps to protect the rights of its nationals facing execution in Singapore. Joint statement: www.cpjp.org.au/news/joint-s...

Joint Press Conference ADPAN x Amnesty My x TJC

YouTube video by Transformative Justice Collective

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Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · Aug 23

#Singapore granted its first clemency since 1998 - right after executing 3 people in 3 weeks for drug-related offences, in violation of international law & standards. Our statement with @amnesty.org @adpan.bsky.social & @harmreductionintl.bsky.social welcomes clemency & calls for full abolition.

Singapore: Call for death penalty moratorium renewed after first clemency since 1998 and third execution in three weeks — Capital Punishment Justice Project

While welcoming the first clemency in Singapore in almost 30 thirty years, we join Amnesty International, ADPAN and HRI in renewing our call for an immediate moratorium on the death penalty.

https://www.cpjp.org.au/donate"

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · Jun 29

Thank you to everyone who's donated to CPJP! 💙 As a small NGO, we rely on amazing supporters like you. Your contributions don't just fund our work - they bring hope to people facing the #deathpenalty and their loved ones. There's still time to donate before the end of June! www.cpjp.org.au/donate

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Kirsten Han 韩俐颖 @kirstenhan.com · Jun 26

I guess there's no time like the present to listen to @calumstuart.bsky.social's podcast with Kitty Chopaka and Gloria Lai on cannabis in Thailand:

Part 1: currentsnewsletter.com/p/whats-the-...

Part 2: currentsnewsletter.com/p/whats-the-...

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Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · Jun 26

🚨On #WorldDrugDay, we join international organisations calling for urgent action to end the #deathpenalty for drug-related offences.
2024 saw 600+ drug-related executions – the deadliest year since 2015.
Read our joint statement 👇 #SupportDontPunish
www.cpjp.org.au/news/joint-s...

2025 World Drug Day — Capital Punishment Justice Project

On World Drug Day 2025, 70 organisations call on the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) to take urgent action to end unlawful use of the death penalty for ...

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · Jun 25

CPJP had an amazing opportunity recently to speak about our work with @calumstuart.bsky.social for his Currents podcast. You can hear part 1 of our discussion at currentsnewsletter.com/p/we-should-....

See No Other Land, a documentary made by Palestinian and Israeli activists about the destruction of villages in the West Bank.

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎬 Thursday 10 July | Brisbane | 5:30-7:45 pm. Join
@jwmf.bsky.social for a film night raising funds to help Australian lawyers volunteer on capital defence cases worldwide. Get your tickets or make a donation at events.humanitix.com/no-other-lan....

No Other Land

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Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · May 31

Less than 24 hours until Elke's big race and just $325 to go to reach her target! We are deeply grateful for any contributions, all of which are tax-deductible and help CPJP keep our case work running.

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · May 21

In just 10 days, incredible CPJP volunteer Elke will run 21.1km to raise funds for our vital work! 🏃‍♀️
She's already raised $1,568 of her $2,000 goal. We're SO close! Just $432 to go!
Help Elke cross both finish lines - donate now: bmf25.grassrootz.com/cpjp/elke-we... #RunningForChange

Hi all! You may have seen me fundraising last year for the Capital Punishment Justice Project and I am doing the same again this year by running the Brisbane Half Marathon. CPJP are a brilliant Aust...

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Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert @kmooregilbert.bsky.social · May 27

"Death sentences in Iran, especially on charges such as espionage, are issued and carried out without any due process. These executions are extrajudicial killings that the international community should not remain indifferent to.” t.co/Hp3cbw7vtd

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Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · May 21

In just 10 days, incredible CPJP volunteer Elke will run 21.1km to raise funds for our vital work! 🏃‍♀️
She's already raised $1,568 of her $2,000 goal. We're SO close! Just $432 to go!
Help Elke cross both finish lines - donate now: bmf25.grassrootz.com/cpjp/elke-we... #RunningForChange

Hi all! You may have seen me fundraising last year for the Capital Punishment Justice Project and I am doing the same again this year by running the Brisbane Half Marathon. CPJP are a brilliant Aust...

Bangladesh: The Interim Government must ensure the ordinance on enforced disappearances aligns with international standards following robust public consultations — Capital Punishment Justice Project

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · May 16

#Bangladesh: Together with 10 other human rights organisations, we hold serious concerns about Bangladesh's draft ordinance on enforced disappearances, including its troubling inclusion of the #deathpenalty.
www.cpjp.org.au/news/joint-s...

Read our joint statement co-signed by 11 organisations expressing our concerns about the draft Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance 2025.

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · May 1

In one month, dedicated CPJP volunteer Elke will run 21.1km to raise $2,000 for our work challenging capital punishment. 🏃‍♀️
Last year she went the distance — this year she's pushing even harder for change!
Your donation funds critical casework that changes lives: bmf25.grassrootz.com/cpjp/elke-we...

Hi all! You may have seen me fundraising last year for the Capital Punishment Justice Project and I am doing the same again this year by running the Brisbane Half Marathon. CPJP are a brilliant Aust...

Ten years since Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were executed — Capital Punishment Justice Project

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · Apr 29

10 years ago today, Andrew Chan & Myuran Sukumaran were executed in Indonesia.

"Mercy represents us all here. Please don't let this just be about myself and Myu but about others all over the world who need your help." -Andrew Chan

Their legacy lives on in our work.

www.cpjp.org.au/news/cpjp-10...

On the 10th anniversary of the executions of Andrew and Myuran, we remember them.

Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · Apr 8

When volunteers go the extra mile - literally! 🏃‍♀️ Our dedicated volunteer Elke is running a half-marathon (again!) to raise $2,000 for CPJP's work challenging the death penalty worldwide. We are so grateful to Elke and everyone who contributes! #EndingTheDeathPenalty #RunForJustice

Hi all! You may have seen me fundraising last year for the Capital Punishment Justice Project and I am doing the same again this year by running the Brisbane Half Marathon. CPJP are a brilliant Aust...

Response to Anil Nayar, Singapore’s High Commissioner to Australia — Capital Punishment Justice Project

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Kirsten Han 韩俐颖 @kirstenhan.com · Apr 7

Episode 2 of @calumstuart.bsky.social’s conversation with Cathy and Karen is out and it’s a really powerful one: currentsnewsletter.com/p/the-kind-o...

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Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) @cpjpaus.bsky.social · Apr 2

"The death penalty remains a cruel & barbaric punishment on offenders & their families for no societal gain." - Hon. Lex Lasry AM KC
Read the CPJP Ambassador's response to Singapore's High Commissioner to Australia on the continued use of the #deathpenalty at www.cpjp.org.au/news/opinion....

CPJP Ambassador Hon. Lex Lasry AM KC responds to an opinion piece by Anil Nayar, Singapore’s High Commissioner to Australia.