The abolition of capital punishment refers to the legal elimination of the death penalty as a form of punishment for crimes. Many countries and states have moved to abolish it, citing concerns about human rights, the potential for wrongful convictions, and the lack of evidence that it deters crime more effectively than other punishments. Advocates for abolition argue that capital punishment is inhumane and disproportionately affects marginalized groups. Organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch actively campaign against the death penalty, promoting alternatives such as life imprisonment without parole as more ethical and effective solutions for justice.