Welcome to RBIJ's March Newsletter!

March marked an unprecedented moment in the fight for criminal justice reform as, for the first time ever, business leaders are joining forces to end the death penalty.

Announced by RBIJ CEO Celia Ouellette and Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson at SXSW, Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty brings together key industry figures to call for worldwide abolition.

The RBIJ coordinated campaign is rapidly gaining momentum, and has launched with the support of 21 global business titans - united in their opposition to capital punishment and calling on governments everywhere to end the practice.

Business Leaders' Declaration Against the Death Penalty

The Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty Declaration is signed by key figures from the global business community, united by one belief: the death penalty must end. Watch the SXSW launch here.

The launch was reported on by over 80 outlets, including Bloomberg, Associated Press, CNN, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Quartz, TriplePundit and Fast Company.

Here's some select coverage:

Billionaire Richard Branson leads business push to abolish death penalty

In an interview and a feature, Bloomberg reports on the campaign's goals to abolish capital punishment across the world amid a broader global push for racial and economic justice.

'Inhumane and flawed': business leaders urge governments to end death penalty

Global business leaders launched a campaign at SXSW, coordinated by RBIJ and declaring their opposition to the death penalty - writes The Guardian's Dominic Rushe.

Richard Branson: Why business leaders should advocate to end the death penalty

In this Fast Company op-ed, the Virgin founder lays out why he has launched the Business Leaders’ Declaration Against the Death Penalty alongside RBIJ.

Is the world at a ‘tipping point’ to abolish the death penalty?

Business leaders from different sectors and spanning multiple continents are joining forces to call for an end to the death penalty - writes Al Jazeera's Radmilla Suleymanova.

Here are some other RBIJ highlights from March:

Maryland votes to end Juvenile Life Without Parole Sentencing!

Backed by business leaders including Ben & Jerry's, Dave's Killer Bread, Verizon and The Body Shop, Maryland lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation that will prohibit life without parole sentences for juveniles in the state.

CSW Event: Justice for Women and Girls - It's Our Business

Alongside our partners in the Business Leaders for Justice Coalition, RBIJ cohosted an event for CSW week bringing together leading business and justice champions committed to closing the gender justice gap. Watch it here.

Justice Reskill launches Fair Chance Hiring Network

Justice Reskill is partnering with a vast network of Colorado fair chance advocates and employers to advance the cause in the state. Find out more about the network here.

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