By Amnesty Canada Secretary General Alex Neve Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird’s current trip through the Middle East offers a tremendous opportunity to press a strong message that increased respect […]

Learn about the impacts of war, displacement, and intergenerational trauma in this memoir by Vinh Nguyen.

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 […]

“Dear AICSES Members, My name is Veda Chandra, and I am a 19 year old Indian-Canadian first-year student at the University of Ottawa, pursuing a Bachelor of Social Sciences in […]

Dear Amnesty International Canada Membership, I am Selah Getahun, a dedicated nonprofit leader, researcher, and advocate for human rights, newcomer empowerment, and social justice. With over a decade of experience […]

My name is Saad Hammadi. I am a proud member of Amnesty International Canada and a passionate human rights advocate. When I mention passion, it must be driven by means […]

“Dear AICSES membership, My name is Nazia Shaikh. I am a lawyer based in Ottawa, Canada, born in Toronto, with a background in international relations and experience working with community […]

Dear Amnesty International Canadian Section (English Speaking) Members, My name is Maryam Shafipour, and I am honored to submit my candidacy for a position on the Board of Directors. As […]

I am Emir Onur Romano Cilek, a human rights leader with 13+ years of executive experience in nonprofit governance, refugee protection, and advocacy across Turkey, Canada, and the U.S. Currently […]

Dear Members of the Selection Committee, I am writing to express my earnest interest in the Youth Director position on the Board of Amnesty International Canada (English-Speaking Section). As a […]

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.