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September 2022
 
 
 
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PRI's Annual Report 2021 is out now

As the impacts of COVID-19 unfolded throughout 2021, PRI continued to raise the alarm at the risks it poses for those caught in criminal justice systems. Our Annual Report 2021 sets out our work and impact internationally, regionally, and nationally across 14 countries, from supporting rehabilitation in prisons to building more resilient probation services, strengthening female police, and empowering civil society. 
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10 October is World Day Against the Death Penalty!
There are less than 2 weeks to go until the World Day Against the Death Penalty! This 20th World Day is centered on the theme "A road paved with torture".

PRI will mark the World Day with a ceremony at Luzira upper prison in Uganda. The ceremony will include dance and drama by detainees and testimonials from people formerly on death row. 

There is still time to take action for a world with #nodeathpenalty:
  • Read about this year's theme
  • See what is happening in your area
  • Plan your events
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The future of criminal justice reform: where do we stand and what next?
This month, PRI joined the International Penal and Penitentiary Foundation (IPPF) 150th anniversary in Geneva where  staff from Europe, Middle East and North Africa, South Caucasus and Sub-Saharan Africa took part in discussions on criminal justice reform across the world. PRI's Executive Director, Olivia Rope delivered a keynote speech on key issues in penal systems internationally, which is now available to read on our blog
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Promoting reintegration through sport, spirituality and education
Global Prison Trends 2022 highlighted a shift in international consensus towards more rehabilitative prisons, but there remains a significant disparity between countries in the resourcing and availability of rehabilitation programming.

As part of our blog series examining trends identified in the report, Eduardo “Coco” Oderigo presents Fundación Espartanos, a programme providing sport, spirituality and education to promote rehabilitation and reintegration. Available in English and Spanish. 
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Joint statement at the Human Rights Council 51st session

Yesterday (28 September), as part of its 51st session, the UN Human Rights Council held a panel discussion on the negative impact of colonial legacies on human rights.

Tríona Lenihan, PRI's Policy and International Advocacy Manager, delivered this statement on behalf of six organisations* highlighting the impact of laws and policing practices often rooted in colonial lawmaking which effectively criminalise poverty and status.

*Delivered on behalf of PRI, International Legal Foundation, International Drug Policy Consortium, Amnesty International, Harm Reduction International, and Open Society Foundations.
PRI needs your support

People in prisons around the world continue to be left behind and often experience violence, neglect and human rights violations. Our practical reform approach continues to challenge and overturn policies that lead to prison overcrowding. We tirelessly work to improve conditions of detention, engaging a wide range of stakeholders. Our work is critical in seeing long-term sustainable reforms so that human rights of the millions of people in prison or in conflict with the law are not forgotten and supported. To continue to do this, we need your support. A donation from you today will allow us to continue our leadership and innovation in the criminal justice system. Thank you. 
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