We are a collection of stories. As a writer, I try to capture narratives in a way that suspends time while still staying within its boundaries. Some have told me that it is difficult to create new stories, that the current ones have already been reused, and that they are tired of reading. But...

When it comes to human rights there is much relief leaving the turbulent 2010s behind. But we face enormous challenges in the decade ahead. Here are eight ways that Canada can champion human rights in the 2020s. First step is to adopt overdue legislation making the United Nations Declaration on...

  “This is one of those times; one of those moments in history.  You either show up or you prepare to face your conscience.” That was how an over-stretched immigration lawyer — who moved to Brownsville, Texas to join volunteers responding to Donald Trump’s assault on the...

Join activists around the world this Human Rights Day for a letter-writing marathon on Twitter and Instagram. Write for Rights is the world’s largest human rights events and on Human Rights Day we want the world to see how far and wide the campaign reaches, and all the great work we do to change...

From calling out climate injustice to calling for women’s rights, tackling homelessness to exposing police brutality, children and young people are a leading force for change. At 3.1 billion, they account for 42% of the world’s population – many of them in the Global South. Too often, they...

*This blog is written in honour of the late Gary Ockenden, an Amnesty International Canada Board member who tragically and suddenly passed away on November 18, 2019. Gary was a lifelong champion of human rights and was always the first person in any room to find ways to engage, empower, and defend...

(Lire la version française ici) OTTAWA – Today, two days before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveils his new cabinet, Amnesty International is publishing an open letter urging the Prime Minister to prioritize human rights in the mandates of all ministers. In the letter, Amnesty International...

Amnesty International has today launched Write for Rights, the world’s biggest human rights campaign, which this year champions children’s rights and youth activists. “This year Write for Rights, Amnesty’s flagship human rights campaign, champions youth activists who are taking on the...

Amnesty International is inviting you to help change lives on December 10, International Human Rights Day, with the world’s biggest grassroots event for human rights: Write for Rights!  Last year we sent 5.9 million letters and messages for human rights from more than 200...

Their own environmental assessment concluded that flooding the Peace River Valley would have severe, permanent and irreversible harm to First Nations. The federal government and the Province of British Columbia approved the Site C dam anyway. First Nations have been forced to go to court just to...

Canada will have its next federal election by October 21st, 2019. Hateful rhetoric and divisive politics are on the rise, but many human rights issues will be left off the table this election. We must make human rights an election issue. Register now to help make human rights an election issue...

Summer is finally here and the season brings the perfect opportunity to get active with Amnesty in your community! From local community fairs and music festivals to speaking tours and Pride parades, there are countless opportunities for Amnesty supporters to spread the word and build support for...