Paris will host the ninth World Congress Against the Death Penalty from June 30 to July 2, 2026. The congress is scheduled against a backdrop of increasing executions in several nations, despite a global trend toward abolition. French Ambassador for Human Rights, Isabelle Lonvis-Rome, highlighted this concerning “resurgence of executions” alongside the broader abolitionist movement. Currently, 47 countries worldwide still practice capital punishment, including the United States. The event aims to galvanize international efforts to end the death penalty. Organizers hope to address the factors contributing to the recent increase in executions and reinforce the push for universal abolition. The congress will serve as a platform for discussion and advocacy among governments, NGOs, and activists.