9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty France will host the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty from 30 June to 2 July 2026. Organized by the French non-governmental organization 'Ensemble contre la Peine de Mort – Together Against the Death Penalty', the World Congress is a key event for the global abolitionist movement, thanks to the cooperation of political, institutional, judicial and civil society actors.
G7 leaders' statement for a more balanced durable resilient growth We, the leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation to advance economic growth, resilience and development, to deliver shared prosperity. To this end, we aim to address the needs of and risks to, the global economy, and to strengthen engagement with international partners. Partner countries to the G7, Egypt, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this statement.
G7 leaders' call on a safer digital space for minors We, the leaders of the G7, are committed to providing a safe digital space for our minors, which include children and youth under 18, for their development, for their education and for their well-being. Children and youth’s online experiences should be safe, enriching and development focused. Digital service providers have the important role and opportunity to provide digital platforms which are safe-by-design, secure, privacy-preserving, age-appropriate and protective of children and youth, including by default settings. Parents, guardians and carers should be empowered to guide minors’ online experience, including through parental control tools. Partners countries of the G7, Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this call.
G7 leaders' declaration on securing supply chains for critical minerals We, the leaders of the G7, recalling the Critical Minerals Action Plan we launched last year, recognize the strategic role of critical minerals value chains for our countries’ economic prosperity and security, including our digital and energy sectors. In light of the high degree of market concentration, the need to reduce vulnerabilities regarding those resources and the growing use of arbitrary trade restrictions, we recall the urgency of diversifying our supply chains and building our collective resilience. Australia, partner country of the G7, also supports this declaration.