Malawi Justice Minister Heads to Rome for Global Death Penalty Congress
The event represents an ongoing international dialogue about human rights, legal reform, and the evolving global perspective on capital punishment.
ROME, ITALY— Malawi's Minister of Justice, Titus Mvalo, arrived in Rome to participate in the 14th International Congress of Justice Ministers, focused on global efforts to abolish capital punishment, writes Tionge Hara.
The Congress, scheduled for November 28, 2024, will bring together justice ministers from multiple countries to discuss strategies for achieving a worldwide moratorium on the death penalty.
Organised by the Community of Saint 'Egidio, the event will be chaired by Micro Impagliazo, president of the organization.
Confirmed attendees include Mario Marazziti, coordinator of the death penalty abolition campaign, and justice ministers from Zambia, South Africa, Guinea, and other nations.
Mvalo, a prominent lawyer and political figure, has been a vocal advocate for eliminating capital punishment in Malawi.
His participation underscores the country's commitment to human rights and judicial reform.
"This congress provides a critical platform for global leaders to share experiences and collaborative approaches to justice," Mvalo said before his departure.
The congress aims to advance discussions on human rights and judicial practices, aligning with broader United Nations Sustainable Development Goals focused on creating more equitable legal systems.
Participants are expected to exchange perspectives on alternative judicial approaches and strategies for reducing capital punishment worldwide.
The event represents an ongoing international dialogue about human rights, legal reform, and the evolving global perspective on capital punishment.