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We introduce you to fascinating people who are making change unstoppable. Hear powerful stories of resistance and solidarity and learn more about how you can take action now for human rights. This series connects the dots and passes the mic to people building a better future now. Together, we unravel the Canada you think you know and challenge the systems that hold back human rights.
On July 9, Amnesty International’s Toronto office hosted a screening of My Friend Omar, drawing 30 attendees—many new to Amnesty—for a powerful evening of learning, dialogue and action. The film […]
Climate change is a human rights issue, and Amnesty Canada’s Climate Justice Advocacy Team is taking action! This passionate group of activists from across the country campaigns on everything from […]
In January 2024, three months after the start of Israel’s genocide against over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the launch of a Temporary […]
In early May 2024, Tunisian authorities arrested four people without a valid reason. Among them was Sherifa Riahi, taken from her home while on maternity leave and caring for her […]
In early May 2024, Tunisian authorities arrested Mustapha Djemali and Abderrazek Krimi of the Tunisian Council for Refugees (CTR), a respected group that works with the UN Refugee Agency. They […]
A novel addressing themes of war, displacement, human rights, and survival, featured in the Amnesty Book Club. Suitable for readers interested in social justice and contemporary conflict.
Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza Read full report Share: ‘You Feel Like You Are Subhuman’: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza DECEMBER 5, […]
Every single minute of every day, 20 people around the world make one of the most difficult decisions of their lives. They leave their homes to escape war, persecution or […]