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Voices for Human Rights: Alexa Guerrier, National Youth Organizer
My name is Alexa Guerrrier and I am 24 years old. I graduated from York University in 2019 with an Honors Degree in Political Science and a General Certificate in Law […]
Federal Court of Appeal decision disappointing but acknowledges ineffectiveness of review process
The Canadian Council for Refugees, Amnesty International and The Canadian Council of Churches responded with disappointment to the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision overturning the lower court’s ruling that the […]
Americas: States can defeat COVID-19 by adopting vaccination plans in line with 10 human rights obligations
Governments across Latin America and the Caribbean must prioritize high risk groups for COVID-19 vaccination and ensure complete transparency in the design and implementation of their vaccination plans and their […]
Ethiopia: Eritrean troops’ massacre of hundreds of Axum civilians may amount to crime against humanity
Amnesty International interviewed 41 survivors and witnesses to mass killings in November Troops carried out extrajudicial executions, indiscriminate shelling and widespread looting Satellite imagery analysis shows evidence consistent with new […]
The Skin We’re In – Discussion Guide
Use The Skin We’re In guide to spark honest talks on race, identity, and justice. Inspire action and understanding.
Youth Programs
Youth have always been at the frontlines of human rights movements. Join us, get active, and make a difference!
Lobby for Refugee Rights
The Safe Third Country Agreement will be back in court early in 2021. The Federal Court has ruled that the agreement between the United States and Canada is unconstitutional and violates […]
Crisis and Tactical Round Up: Close Guantanamo and more
New: Close Guantanamo! The incoming administration in the US represents a fresh opportunity to press for closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Forty men continue to be held […]
The year of the pandemic laid bare our global human rights crisis. Now let’s fix it
Leaders ignore their responsibilities at their peril. Across the globe, people are organizing in extraordinary numbers, with a sense of common purpose that unites them across race, gender, age and […]
NYAAC Members Reflect on Write for Rights 2020 Cases
Members of Amnesty Canada’s National Youth Action and Advisory Committee (NYAAC) share their thoughts on the cases from Write for Rights 2020. It’s not too late to sign-up, you can […]
41 human rights wins to celebrate right now
It’s been a difficult year, but there’s been a lot to celebrate in 2020. From writing letters and taking action to signing petitions and protesting in a safe way, people […]
