Sara Kowal
@sarakowal.bsky.social
criminal lawyer * Eleos Anti-Death Penalty Clinic, @EleosJustice, Monash Law * CPJP @cpjp_org_au * ADPAN @ADPANetwork * views are mine and mine alone
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In a moment of inspiration I hauled out all the copies of @mekongreview.com at home and did a new inventory, which means our online store is now fully updated: ko-fi.com/mekongreview...
Visit Mekong Review's Shop!
I've opened a shop. Come take a look!
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August 24, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In a moment of inspiration I hauled out all the copies of @mekongreview.com at home and did a new inventory, which means our online store is now fully updated: ko-fi.com/mekongreview...
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This week’s wrap from #Singapore: A new Cabinet is sworn in, NUS comes under fire for throwing out books, and the state executes in our names again.
www.wethecitizens.net/24-may-2025-...
www.wethecitizens.net/24-may-2025-...
24 May 2025: Wong’s new Cabinet
This week: A new Cabinet is sworn in, NUS comes under fire for throwing out books, and the state executes in our names again.
www.wethecitizens.net
May 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
This week’s wrap from #Singapore: A new Cabinet is sworn in, NUS comes under fire for throwing out books, and the state executes in our names again.
www.wethecitizens.net/24-may-2025-...
www.wethecitizens.net/24-may-2025-...
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If you'd like that essay in hard copy, it's been published as a little booklet here: epigrambookshop.sg/collections/...
Rational Conversations: Singapore Will Always Be at War
Description About the Author Look inside the book A critical look at Singapore’s harsh policies and the human cost of the war on drugs. Activist Kirsten Han explores Singapore’s relentless war on drug...
epigrambookshop.sg
March 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
If you'd like that essay in hard copy, it's been published as a little booklet here: epigrambookshop.sg/collections/...
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I wrote about Singapore's addiction to punishment for the Portside Review Human Rights Essay Prize last year. Because of this addiction to punishment, we will always, always be at war: www.portsidereview.com/kirsten-han
Kirsten Han — Portside Review
www.portsidereview.com
March 8, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I wrote about Singapore's addiction to punishment for the Portside Review Human Rights Essay Prize last year. Because of this addiction to punishment, we will always, always be at war: www.portsidereview.com/kirsten-han
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Singapore's main answer to a problem is deterrence, deterrence and more deterrence. While loudly declaring our commitment to "help" people break free of substance addiction, we ourselves are addicted to inflicting pain and punishment.
Great episode of dateline about Changi Prison, and great to see @kirstenhan.com as well! www.sbs.com.au/news/datelin...
Life inside Singapore's Changi prison: Tough justice for some, no mercy for others
Officials at Singapore’s Changi prison say its notoriously harsh conditions are aimed at deterring prisoners from reoffending and help them re-integrate into society after serving their sentence. But ...
www.sbs.com.au
March 8, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Singapore's main answer to a problem is deterrence, deterrence and more deterrence. While loudly declaring our commitment to "help" people break free of substance addiction, we ourselves are addicted to inflicting pain and punishment.
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Acting, activism, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Asian representation in western media, and using ukuleles for social change – listen to my podcast featuring Singaporean star of the stage and screen, Lim Kay Siu:
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currentsnewsletter.com/p/actoractiv...
Actor/Activist: An interview with Lim Kay Siu
Battling injustice through the power of ukulele
currentsnewsletter.com
March 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Acting, activism, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Asian representation in western media, and using ukuleles for social change – listen to my podcast featuring Singaporean star of the stage and screen, Lim Kay Siu:
currentsnewsletter.com/p/actoractiv...
currentsnewsletter.com/p/actoractiv...
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I finally caved and started a newsletter, so check it out if human rightsy-type stuff is your bag, baby!
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Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
Introducing tales of strength and hope
currentsnewsletter.com
March 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I finally caved and started a newsletter, so check it out if human rightsy-type stuff is your bag, baby!
currentsnewsletter.com/p/who-what-w...
currentsnewsletter.com/p/who-what-w...
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ALERT:
@ADPANetwork
has launched a podcast called Voices Beyond Verdicts, bringing you perspectives on the death penalty from around the region, stories of the people most affected by the capital punishment, and the experiences of those working for change. 1/4
@ADPANetwork
has launched a podcast called Voices Beyond Verdicts, bringing you perspectives on the death penalty from around the region, stories of the people most affected by the capital punishment, and the experiences of those working for change. 1/4
January 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
ALERT:
@ADPANetwork
has launched a podcast called Voices Beyond Verdicts, bringing you perspectives on the death penalty from around the region, stories of the people most affected by the capital punishment, and the experiences of those working for change. 1/4
@ADPANetwork
has launched a podcast called Voices Beyond Verdicts, bringing you perspectives on the death penalty from around the region, stories of the people most affected by the capital punishment, and the experiences of those working for change. 1/4
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Huang Linkai was executed in #Taiwan last night: newbloommag.net/2025/01/17/l...
January 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Huang Linkai was executed in #Taiwan last night: newbloommag.net/2025/01/17/l...
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Still time for POTUS to finish the job, commute the remaining 7 federal and military death sentences and remove the threat of executions under future administrations. No exceptions allowed in protection of human rights and #deathpenalty act.amnestyusa.org/page/125122/...
Tell Biden to Commute the Death Sentences of Those Remaining on Federal and Military Death Row!
ACT NOW: Tell President Biden to use his constitutional authority to commute the death sentences of all who remain on federal and military death row.
act.amnestyusa.org
January 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Still time for POTUS to finish the job, commute the remaining 7 federal and military death sentences and remove the threat of executions under future administrations. No exceptions allowed in protection of human rights and #deathpenalty act.amnestyusa.org/page/125122/...
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Especially after UNGA had a record high vote in December (130 member states) for a global moratorium on the death penalty
Still time for POTUS to finish the job, commute the remaining 7 federal and military death sentences and remove the threat of executions under future administrations. No exceptions allowed in protection of human rights and #deathpenalty act.amnestyusa.org/page/125122/...
Tell Biden to Commute the Death Sentences of Those Remaining on Federal and Military Death Row!
ACT NOW: Tell President Biden to use his constitutional authority to commute the death sentences of all who remain on federal and military death row.
act.amnestyusa.org
January 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Especially after UNGA had a record high vote in December (130 member states) for a global moratorium on the death penalty
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A good article on why the USA needs to abolish the death penalty and join the majority of countries in the world.
It’s Time to Kill the Death Penalty
Death penalty models killing, is irreversible, does not deter crime, targets the poor and minorities, may be "cruel and unusual punishment," and is more costly than life in prison.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 31, 2024 at 10:36 PM
A good article on why the USA needs to abolish the death penalty and join the majority of countries in the world.
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CPJP welcomes the report of the federal inquiry into Australia's anti-death penalty advocacy. The seven recommendations provide practical steps to strengthen Australia's contribution to the worldwide #abolition of the #deathpenalty, while the report highlights important areas for further inquiry.
December 31, 2024 at 8:48 AM
CPJP welcomes the report of the federal inquiry into Australia's anti-death penalty advocacy. The seven recommendations provide practical steps to strengthen Australia's contribution to the worldwide #abolition of the #deathpenalty, while the report highlights important areas for further inquiry.
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As 2024 ends, we're deeply grateful to everyone who has supported CPJP's mission this year - our volunteers, partners, donors, advisors & advocates all working towards the goal of a world without the death penalty. Wishing all a safe and impactful 2025!
#CPJP #NoDeathPenalty #Abolition #HumanRights
#CPJP #NoDeathPenalty #Abolition #HumanRights
December 31, 2024 at 8:46 AM
As 2024 ends, we're deeply grateful to everyone who has supported CPJP's mission this year - our volunteers, partners, donors, advisors & advocates all working towards the goal of a world without the death penalty. Wishing all a safe and impactful 2025!
#CPJP #NoDeathPenalty #Abolition #HumanRights
#CPJP #NoDeathPenalty #Abolition #HumanRights
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Just discovered that my essay, Singapore Will Always Be At War, is available for pre-order ahead of its publication as a little booklet next year. *And* it's discounted: epigrambookshop.sg/products/rat...
Rational Conversations: Singapore Will Always Be at War (Preorder)
Description About the Author Preorder: Preorders will be autographed and this title is expected to be fulfilled by early February 2025. If you're also ordering other titles, do order them separately s...
epigrambookshop.sg
December 30, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Just discovered that my essay, Singapore Will Always Be At War, is available for pre-order ahead of its publication as a little booklet next year. *And* it's discounted: epigrambookshop.sg/products/rat...
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Words of Mike Farrell, President of Death Penalty Focus and actor (most famously BJ Hunnicut in M.A.S.H.), on Biden’s commutations of US federal death row
December 30, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Words of Mike Farrell, President of Death Penalty Focus and actor (most famously BJ Hunnicut in M.A.S.H.), on Biden’s commutations of US federal death row
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The text of the human rights lecture I delivered here in Perth tonight. I talked about the challenges of telling stories about Singapore's war on drugs and its victims—one of them being Masoud, who's scheduled to be hanged at dawn.
www.wethecitizens.net/singapore-mu...
www.wethecitizens.net/singapore-mu...
Singapore Must Always Have Hope
It's a challenge to tell the story of Singapore's war on drugs and its victims, but we keep going because we must.
www.wethecitizens.net
November 28, 2024 at 4:06 PM
The text of the human rights lecture I delivered here in Perth tonight. I talked about the challenges of telling stories about Singapore's war on drugs and its victims—one of them being Masoud, who's scheduled to be hanged at dawn.
www.wethecitizens.net/singapore-mu...
www.wethecitizens.net/singapore-mu...
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Full text of my op-ed on Australia's wrongful detention enquiry, courtesy of Capital Punishment Justice Project
www.cpjp.org.au/news/wrongfu...
www.cpjp.org.au/news/wrongfu...
Disappointing response by DFAT to wrongful detention inquiry findings — Capital Punishment Justice Project
An opinion piece by Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, co-founder of the Australian Wrongful and Arbitrary Detention Alliance.
www.cpjp.org.au
December 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Full text of my op-ed on Australia's wrongful detention enquiry, courtesy of Capital Punishment Justice Project
www.cpjp.org.au/news/wrongfu...
www.cpjp.org.au/news/wrongfu...
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CPJP made a submission supporting, in full, the recommendations made by the Australian Wrongful and Arbitrary Detention Alliance, reflecting lived experience. We were thrilled the report adopted these and urge the Australian Government to commit to fully and promptly implementing all 18 recs.
The Australian Wrongful and Arbitrary Detention Alliance has joined with other submitters to the Senate Enquiry into the wrongful detention of Australians to issue a Joint Statement calling on the govt to commit to implementing the Enquiry's recommendations in full.
www.awada.com.au/statements
www.awada.com.au/statements
Statements — AWADA
www.awada.com.au
December 12, 2024 at 2:16 AM
CPJP made a submission supporting, in full, the recommendations made by the Australian Wrongful and Arbitrary Detention Alliance, reflecting lived experience. We were thrilled the report adopted these and urge the Australian Government to commit to fully and promptly implementing all 18 recs.
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UN member states move closer to rejecting death penalty as lawful punishment under international law
Global: UN member states move closer to rejecting death penalty as lawful punishment under international law
December 18, 2024
open.substack.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:37 PM
UN member states move closer to rejecting death penalty as lawful punishment under international law
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You don’t even need to look for Singapore to know how we voted, we’re pretty much the world’s most enthusiastic cheerleader for capital punishment
Something the #US #China and #Japan (and some of the world's most despotic regimes) can apparently all agree on - the use of the #deathpenalty
December 19, 2024 at 4:33 AM
You don’t even need to look for Singapore to know how we voted, we’re pretty much the world’s most enthusiastic cheerleader for capital punishment
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Read this excellent article by CPJP's Chair Stephen Keim SC about why opposing the death penalty is important to him, and why it should matter to all Australians. Published in the 30th anniversary edition of the journal, Pandora's Box. www.cpjp.org.au/news/article...
Fighting the Death Penalty from Australia — Capital Punishment Justice Project
CPJP Chair Stephen Keim SC recently published an article in the journal Pandora’s Box about why opposing the death penalty is important to him, and why it should matter to all Australians.
www.cpjp.org.au
December 13, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Read this excellent article by CPJP's Chair Stephen Keim SC about why opposing the death penalty is important to him, and why it should matter to all Australians. Published in the 30th anniversary edition of the journal, Pandora's Box. www.cpjp.org.au/news/article...
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Verisheh Moradi, a member of Iran’s Kurdish minority, faces the death penalty after a deeply unfair trial in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court.
Please take action to help stop this execution:
Please take action to help stop this execution:
Iran: Kurdish activist faces execution after unfair trials
Verisheh Moradi, a member of Iran’s Kurdish minority, faces the death penalty after a deeply unfair trial in Tehran's Revolutionary Court. In November
amnesty.ca
December 11, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Verisheh Moradi, a member of Iran’s Kurdish minority, faces the death penalty after a deeply unfair trial in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court.
Please take action to help stop this execution:
Please take action to help stop this execution:
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In our latest Case in Point @lynetterussell.bsky.social takes us to 1839 Melbourne, a fledgling frontier town, rife with conflict.
The arrival of two Palawa men, Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, sparks a chain of events leading to a brutal execution. #AusLaw
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The arrival of two Palawa men, Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, sparks a chain of events leading to a brutal execution. #AusLaw
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
Frontier Justice: An execution in Melbourne CBD
Podcast Episode · Case In Point · 10/12/2024 · 36m
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December 11, 2024 at 8:34 AM
In our latest Case in Point @lynetterussell.bsky.social takes us to 1839 Melbourne, a fledgling frontier town, rife with conflict.
The arrival of two Palawa men, Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, sparks a chain of events leading to a brutal execution. #AusLaw
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
The arrival of two Palawa men, Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheener, sparks a chain of events leading to a brutal execution. #AusLaw
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...