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Where is Cities For Life Day observed?
Cities For Life Day is observed by cities around the globe.
Who observes Cities For Life Day?
Cities For Life Day is observed by many cities from various participating countries around the globe.
When did Cities For Life Day first start?
The first edition of the Cities For Life Day was observed on November 30, 2002.
Who started Cities For Life Day?
The Community of Sant'Egidio started Cities For Life Day to honor the first abolition of the death penalty, which happened on the same day in 1786.
History And Timeline
Here, we'll take a look at some important events from history that have led to the global outcry against the death penalty. Many cities continue to join this noble cause and are actively removing the death penalty in order to support human rights.
From the Grand Duchy of Tuscany leading the forefront in giving up the death penalty, to the organizations supporting the world observing this significant day. Let us discover more facts about how the death penalty is being condemned by the world at large.
Outcry Against Capital Punishment
The famous masterpiece of Cesare Beccaria, an Italian writer known for 'Of Crimes And Punishments', put forth the argument on the need to abolish the death penalty. It called for a drastic change in criminal laws.
1764First Civil State Ban
The Grand Duchy of Tuscany became the first-ever civil state to put the death penalty on hold. The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was also the first European state to set an example for the world.
1786First Cities For Life Day
The first official Cities For Life Day was promoted by the Community of Sant'Egidio and was introduced to the world, along with the world coalition of human rights organizations. This day was chosen to commemorate a decree that Leopold II passed, the Roman Emperor from the European state of Tuscany.
November 30, 2002Africa For Life Conference
Cities For Life Day presented the Africa for Life Conference to the World. The event, held in Florence, Italy, hosted 14 African ministers who came from the justice division, and highlighted the state of the death penalty on the continent of Africa.
2005Connecticut Stalls Death Penalty
Connecticut became the fifth state in the United States to abolish the death penalty. It also became the 17th state in the world to repeal the death penalty.
April 2012Traditions And Customs
On this day, participating cities worldwide light up their symbolic monuments. The Symbolic monument illumination becomes a living logo for the world to give up the death penalty.
Participating cities choose a symbolic monument like the Colosseum in Rome, or the Atomium from Brussels, and illuminate it as a message to the world to abolish the death penalty. People then take to the streets to spread the message of the Importance of the Right to Life.
Ways To Observe Cities For Life Day
Participants can light a candle in their homes, offices, or public parks to join hands with the world coalition organizations like Amnesty International, FIACAT, and Ensemble Contre la Peine de Mort, that support this cause. You can also visit a library and delve into information to learn more about the death penalty.
Social media is the best medium to raise awareness about this day.
Facts And Stats
- Some participants choose to light candles in their homes and on symbolic monuments and pray for the departed souls.
- The success of the day is reflected in more and more countries banning the death penalty. 27 states in the U.S. have banned capital punishment.
- Approximately 60% of the United States' population does not support this day.
What is the importance of observing Cities For Life Day?
This day aims for seeing a world without the death penalty.
How are people promoting Cities For Life Day?
Political leaders and citizens do demonstrations on the street, and symbolic monuments of the respective cities are lit up.
Who encouraged the observance of Cities For Life Day?
The Communities of Sant'Egidio and the United Nations have always lent their supporting hands to this cause.
Why is there a lot of buzz surrounding Cities For Life Day?
The symbolic action of observing such a day drives other countries to do the same, and creates a global community that respects the Right to Life.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Monday, November 30, 2020
- Tuesday, November 30, 2021
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022
- Thursday, November 30, 2023
- Saturday, November 30, 2024
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