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Tonga

November 24, 2020

Asian Nations Reject UN Vote Against Death Penalty

Eleven countries from the Asia-Pacific region were among the small minority that voted against a United Nations resolution opposing the death penalty, Human Rights Watch said today.

map of Tonga
  • United Nations
    A view of the United Nations General Assembly, at UN headquarters, October 1, 2018.

    November 24, 2020

    News Release
    Asian Nations Reject UN Vote Against Death Penalty
  • Children's Rights
    This submission focuses on the protection of students, teachers, and schools during armed conflict.

    April 12, 2019

    Letter
    Submission by Human Rights Watch to the Committee on the Rights of the Child on Tonga
  • Children's Rights
    The Royal Palace of Tonga.

    June 8, 2017

    Dispatches
    Time for Tonga to End Child Marriage
    Author image

    Helen Griffiths

    Coordinator, Children's Rights
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News

  • November 24, 2020 News Release

    Asian Nations Reject UN Vote Against Death Penalty

    11 Asia-Pacific Governments Oppose 120 States on Capital Punishment Moratorium

    A view of the United Nations General Assembly, at UN headquarters, October 1, 2018.
  • April 12, 2019 Letter

    Submission by Human Rights Watch to the Committee on the Rights of the Child on Tonga

    81st session, 2019

  • June 8, 2017 Dispatches

    Time for Tonga to End Child Marriage

    New Campaign Provides Opportunity to Abolish Child Marriage

    The Royal Palace of Tonga.
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