Amnesty International is a human rights organization and global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign for human rights. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded by individuals like you. We believe acting in solidarity and compassion with people everywhere can change our world for the better.
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.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over 5 million people have made the agonizing choice to protect themselves and their families by leaving Ukraine to seek safety in other countries. In […]
June 20th is World Refugee Day, a day to honour and celebrate refugees from around the world. In Canada, thousands of people will continue to be incarcerated on immigration-related grounds, […]
Since Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International launched the joint #WelcomeToCanada campaign in October 2021 calling on Canada to stop incarcerating immigration detainees in provincial jails, more than 5,000 people […]
We, members of the Canadian Campaign for Afghan Peace, and the undersigned, represent a cross-section of voices from the Afghan community in Canada, Canadian civil society, international organizations, nonprofits, activists, […]
(Ottawa, June 17, 2021) – Canada incarcerates thousands of people, including those with disabilities, on immigration-related grounds every year in often abusive conditions, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today in […]
Thousands of Danes are expected to turn up for demonstrations and protests in 25 cities across Denmark, tomorrow to say no to the Danish government’s withdrawal of residence permits for […]
Hundreds of Syrian refugees whose residency permits have been revoked by the Danish authorities could face torture, enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention if forced back, said Amnesty International. At least […]
OTTAWA – Amnesty International is thrilled to announce the winners of the 26th annual Amnesty International Media Awards in Canada. These awards recognize outstanding human rights reporting by journalists in […]
The Safe Third Country Agreement will be back in court on February 23rd, 2021. The Federal Court has ruled that the agreement between the United States and Canada is unconstitutional […]
In response to the relocation of hundreds of Rohingya refugees to the Bhashan Char, a remote island in the Bay of Bengal, Amnesty International’s South Asia Campaigner, Saad Hammadi, said: […]
Following the conclusion of a meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for human rights, 26 of the civil society groups that took part in a discussion session with ministers […]
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