International Wrongful Conviction Day raises awareness of the causes of wrongful convictions and the reforms needed to prevent them, while recognizing the profound personal, social, and emotional impact that wrongful convictions have on innocent people and their families.
Wrongful Conviction Day began as an effort of the Innocence Network, a coalition of organizations dedicated to providing pro-bono legal and investigative services to individuals seeking to prove their innocence, working to redress the causes of wrongful convictions, and supporting people returning home from wrongful incarceration.
October 2, 2026 marks the 13th Annual Wrongful Conviction Day!
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If you are hosting a Wrongful Conviction Day event and would like it featured on the interactive map below, please submit details here: https://bit.ly/WCD2026events
Wrongful Conviction Day is about both awareness and action. Around the world, the 70+ organizations that make up the Innocence Network fight to free the innocent, support people rebuilding their lives after release, and advocate for reforms to prevent future injustice. By connecting with your local organization— through donating, volunteering, or amplifying their work—you can help drive change and be part of the fight for justice.
Wrongful Conviction Day offers an important moment to reflect on the human cost of injustice and the urgent need for systemic reform. We've created a slate of social media graphics across 10 different themes and topics to support your digital outreach efforts. Post the content using #WrongfulConvictionDay to help amplify this movement and fuel the fight for justice.
Click on the map to find an event near you. Zoom in to see events in events in the same area.
Most events on the map are organized by Innocence Network member organizations; however some are organized by external individuals or organizations. Please be aware that the Innocence Network is not responsible for the planning or content of each event. If you have an event that you would like added to the map, please submit it here: https://bit.ly/WCD2026events
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