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A Conversation with Ketty Nivyabandi
You are invited to an online conversation with Ketty Nivyabandi, Secretary General for Amnesty International Canada’s English-speaking section.
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My Friend Omar Film Screening
Amnesty International Toronto 1992 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAmnesty International invites you to a film screening of the documentary My Friend Omar at our Toronto office on Wednesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. to raise awareness of human rights abuses related to Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
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My Friend Omar Film Screening
Amnesty International Ottawa 312 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAmnesty International invites you to a film screening of the documentary My Friend Omar at our Ottawa office on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. to raise awareness of human rights abuses related to Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Breaking Free from Closed Work Permits: Symbolic Action on Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill Wellington St, Ottawa, ON, CanadaMigrant workers and allies are coming together for a symbolic action on Parliament Hill, as part of the Days of Action taking place across the country to call for an end to closed work permits, which trap workers by limiting their ability to freely change their employer. Instead, we are demanding that the government grant […]
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Yintah Film Screening
Amnesty International Toronto 1992 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAmnesty International's Gender Rights Specialized Team invites you to a film screening of the documentary Yintah at our Toronto office on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Write for Rights at Ottawa Trinity United Church
Trinity United Church 41 Market St N, Smiths Falls, Ontario, CanadaJoin the world's largest human rights campaign, Write for Rights, by writing letters and signing petitions. You're welcome to join our hosted letter-writing event following our worship service at Ottawa's Trinity United Church.
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My Friend Omar Film Screening
McMaster University, in Kenneth Taylor Hall B105 (Basement)Amnesty International McMaster invites you to an in-person and virtual screening of My Friend Omar, a moving documentary that sheds light on the realities faced by seasonal workers in Canada. Join us on Thursday October 23 in-person or online
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Write for Rights 2025/2026
New Westminster BC Write for Rights 2025
New Westminster Public Library 716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, CanadaJoin Amnesty International Canada and the Grassroots Activist Leaders on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in New Westminster to use the power of our words to save a life, advocate for human rights across the globe and make a difference for the better! Sign a petition, write a letter or learn more about Amnesty International.
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Screening of YINTAH: in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en land defenders
Riverwalk Commons 84 Water St S, St Marys, Ontario, CanadaJoin Amnesty International St. Marys London Stratford Group for a free screening of YINTAH, a powerful film about Wet’suwet’en land defenders and their ongoing struggle for sovereignty.
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Write for Rights 2025/2026
Write for Rights at Thompson Rivers University
Old Main Building, Thompson Rivers University 835 University Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaJoin students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) for Write for Rights and take action for human rights around the world. The TRUSU Equity Committee will guide participants through the eight individuals and communities Amnesty International is working with this year. You’ll have the chance to write letters and sign petitions calling for justice. Date: November […]
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Write for Rights 2025/2026
McMaster University Write for Rights
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, LR WILSON HALL 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaWe’re back with 📝Write for Rights 2025!📝 Write letters and make a difference of the lives of people all over the world. Drop-in when you can. Every letter counts! 📍 LRW 1056 🗓️ Wednesday November 19, 2025 ⏱️5:30PM
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Newcomers in Niagara Write for Rights 2025
Bridges Niagara 85 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, CanadaWe will be hosting a series of letter-writing workshops for the newcomer community in Niagara.
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Write for Rights 2025/2026
Write for Rights 2025 : uOttawa
85 University Private, Ottawa, ON, Canada 85 University, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAnnual Write for Rights Event 2025. Will be held on uOttawa campus in the UCU Building Basement on Nov. 25 and 26 from 10-4PM. There will be raffles, bake sales, Amnesty Merchandise for sale, as well as events from other collaborating clubs.
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Write for Rights at Thompson Rivers University on Nov 25, 2025
Old Main Building, Thompson Rivers University 835 University Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaJoin students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) for Write for Rights and take action for human rights around the world. The TRUSU Equity Committee will guide participants through the eight individuals and communities Amnesty International is working with this year. You’ll have the chance to write letters and sign petitions calling for justice. Date: November […]
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Write for Rights 2025/2026
Write for Rights 2025 : uOttawa
85 University Private, Ottawa, ON, Canada 85 University, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAnnual Write for Rights Event 2025. Will be held on uOttawa campus in the UCU Building Basement on Nov. 25 and 26 from 10-4PM. There will be raffles, bake sales, Amnesty Merchandise for sale, as well as events from other collaborating clubs.
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Write for Rights 2025/2026
Write for Rights at Vancouver Island University
Malaspina Theater Bldg 310 Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaHosted by Students and Profs in Studies in Women and Gender and Social Work with VIUFA's International Human Rights and Solidarity Committee. Guest speakers, Dr Amel Aldehaib, Sudanese Humanitarian Leaders and Tara Scurr of Amnesty International. Light Refreshments will be served! We welcome community members to join in support of International Human Rights.
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Write for Rights 2025/2026
Write for Rights 2025 at Spartacus Books
Spartacus Books 1983 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJoin members of Amnesty International Group 17 (Vancouver Eastside) as we write letters in support of Write for Rights. We supply the pens and paper, buttons, juice and cookies -- you bring your passion for human rights and social justice!
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Webinar: Sociological Perspectives on the Death Penalty
OnlinePlease join us on Saturday, November 29, 9:30 PDT, 10:30 CST, 12:30 EDT,1:30 ADT for the ninth webinar in this ongoing series on the abolition of the death penalty. This series is sponsored by Amnesty International Canada, Carleton University’s Youth & Justice Lab, The Human Rights Research and Education Centre at the University of Ottawa, […]
Barrie Hosts Write for Rights on Nov 29, 2025
Barrie Public Library 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, Ontario, CanadaOpen letter and card writing event between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Venue: Main level of the Barrie Public Library at 60 Worsley St, Barrie, ON L4M 1L6.
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Write for Rights 2025
Write for Rights 2025 at Knox United Church
Knox United Church 116 - 5th Ave South, Kenora, Ontario, CanadaJoin Knox United Church in Kenora on November 30 for a Write for Rights gathering. Take part in this global movement by writing letters that support individuals and communities whose human rights are at risk. Every message helps spark hope and create change.
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