Death Penalty, BIC at the Ninth World Congress
The Brussels International Center (BIC) actively participated in the Ninth World Congress Against the Death Penalty, where its delegation attended and documented a series of high-level discussions dedicated to the global abolition of capital punishment.
Through its presence, the Center followed the debates, engaged with international experts, NGOs, diplomats, and legal practitioners, and monitored the exchange of evidence and recommendations aimed at strengthening international efforts against the death penalty. The Center’s coverage contributes to documenting emerging human rights trends and provides analytical reporting on issues discussed during the Congress.
A dominant theme throughout the event was the situation in Iran, which received considerable attention across multiple sessions. Presentations focused on the sharp rise in executions, the extensive use of the death penalty for drug-related offences, the execution of political prisoners and individuals charged with security-related offences, and the broader human rights implications of these practices.
Speakers argued that executions in Iran have reached unprecedented levels and emphasized the need for stronger international engagement, accountability mechanisms, and sustained monitoring. By covering these discussions, the Brussels International Center highlighted one of the Congress’s principal concerns and documented the international community’s growing focus on developments related to capital punishment and human rights in Iran.
