INTERNATIONAL DEATH PENALTY ABOLITION DAY click on images to enlarge March 1, International Death Penalty Abolition Day, marks the anniversary of the date in 1847 in which the State of Michigan officially became the first English-speaking territory in the world to abolish capital punishment. It is a day to remember the victims of violent crime and their survivors; it is a day to remember those killed by state sanctioned violence - guilty or not- and their survivors; and it is a day for intensified education and action for alternatives to the death penalty. Please use the following resources to make the most of this annual organizing opportunity. A Historical Background Narrative on the two cases of execution which ultimately led Michigan to abolish the death penalty as one of its first legislative acts. A List of Public Action Activities which can be engaged in by individuals and groups. "You are Making a Difference if You..." - a handy one page flier which gives people concrete ways to learn more, and about how to take action on the issue. Council of Europe - Peter Schieder calls for abolition of the death penalty A Sample Press Release Abolition Day Activities Around the Country For a listing of Abolition Day (and other) events in your area, go to www.cuadp.org/upevents-part1.html and select the State. Events are listed in chronological order. For Abolition day events outside of The United States simply select "International"   To add your 2007 event to the calendar, submit the information to pam@cuadp.org as soon as possible. Abolition Day Coverage from previous years Press Releases from Previous Years An International Perspective - Wales (United Kingdom) Please check out this related Website.