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.
One thing a refugee in your community will need is a way to earn a living. They may have been a well respected and highly skilled professional in their country, […]
Today, we want you to hear and share stories of refugees. Whether you go along to a refugee group in your community and hear stories told there, or just read […]
What are you interests or passions? Do you love eating out, or going to the theatre, for example? Or do you feel like trying something you’ve never done before? There […]
To really make a difference to refugees, you need to understand the scale of the problem. But behind each and every number, behind every image of crowds of people waiting […]
We’re spending a month highlighting all the amazing ways you can help make a difference to refugees around the world. If you’ve ever felt helpless or hopeless hearing about the […]
By Charmain Mohamed Two years ago an image of a little boy in a red T-shirt, face down on a Mediterranean beach, brought home the full horror of the humanitarian […]
By Charmain Mohamed Two years ago an image of a little boy in a red T-shirt, face down on a Mediterranean beach, brought home the full horror of the humanitarian […]
As we enter the second year of the “I Welcome” campaign for refugees, there is much to be done. There are over 22 million refugees worldwide, of which the United Nations […]
The thing refugees need above all is a lasting, long-term solution. Without this, they have no real hope of rebuilding their lives. Imagine: you’re forced to flee your home and […]
We’ve given you a global overview on refugees so far, but now it’s time to focus in on the situation local to you. Canada has been viewed as a global […]
Today, it’s all about the things you can’t always see. Look at the pictures below and see if you can tell – which person is a refugee? Which person gave […]
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