Are you ready to take your activism to the next level and make an unforgettable impact on human rights? Prepare to rally your friends to write letters, sign petitions, and get creative! Join students around the globe in the world’s largest human rights campaign. The Write for Rights Student Challenge is your opportunity to make the world a better place in a fun and meaningful way. Plus, you could win $200 for your school to support future social justice events and activities!
Amnesty International Canada invites students at schools nationwide to compete in four exciting categories to showcase your passion, creativity, and commitment to human rights.
Student Challenge Award Categories
1. Highest Number of Letters
This is your chance to prove that every letter counts. Rally your school and community to see how many messages you can write. The higher the number, the louder our collective voice grows and the more pressure we put on authorities to act.
Submit a count of your total letters sent with photos or videos of your event in action for bonus points!
2. Most Creative Solidarity Piece
Get your artistic juices flowing to support the Wet’suwet’en Nation! Whether it’s a painting or mural, spoken-word performance, or eye-catching digital design, your solidarity piece will send a strong message of support.
Share photos or videos of your creative masterpiece and briefly explain your inspiration and message.
3. Most Petition Signatures
Mobilize members of your local community and see how many signatures you can gather on the paper petitions. Every name added strengthens the call for justice. Can you set a new record?
Submit your total signature count and scanned copies of petitions or screenshots of your online campaign metrics.
4. Best TikTok Engagement
Let’s see your creativity go viral! Create buzz around Write for Rights with TikTok videos that inspire, inform, and engage. The more likes, shares, and comments, the better!
Submit links to your TikTok videos and screenshots showing your engagement stats.
How to enter the Write for Rights Challenge?
- Register your school: Join Write for Rights before January 15, 2025, by registering your school here: https://amnesty.ca/write-for-rights/join
- Document your efforts: Keep accurate records of your activities, numbers, and creations throughout your event.
- Submit your entries: Send your results and reports to WriteForRights@amnesty.ca on or before February 15, 2025.
What happens next?
Our panel of judges will review all Write for Rights Student Challenge submissions and announce the winners in March. Please watch out for the announcement on Amnesty International Canada’s website and social media platforms. Your activism and impact will be shared far and wide!
This isn’t just a competition—it’s a chance to make real change and have a blast doing it. So, gather your team, spark your creativity, and let’s show the world what students in Canada can achieve when they come together for human rights! Are you ready to win? Let’s do this!
