Breakthroughs and heartbreak.  Perseverance and triumph.   2015 has reminded us that human rights struggles are very often for the long haul, but also that continuing to shine the Amnesty candle […]

Charbak* who recently escaped Bangladesh after his name appeared on several kill lists, reflects on what the recent murder of Faisal Arefin Dipon and others means for the future of […]

By Marek Marczynski, Head of Amnesty International’s Military, Security and Police team at the International Secretariat. Follow Marek on Twitter @MarekMarczynski. You can also follow discussions and developments at the […]

, Happy Canada Day! We mark today by celebrating amazing Canadians, from coast to coast, who are incredible human rights activists. , , Canadians across Canada organize events from flash […]

Amnesty International challenges what you think you know about capital punishment by debunking the top ten death penalty myths. Myth 1: Only evil people who have committed horrific crimes are […]

By Jacqueline Hansen, Major Campaigns and Women’s Rights Campaigner, in conversation with Dr. Donald Payne, Health Network Coordinator Toronto-based psychiatrist Dr. Donald Payne has treated survivors of torture for almost […]

By: Alex Neve and Béatrice Vaugrante Published on Fri Jan 02 2015 in the Toronto Star No doubt about it, 2014 has been a tough year for human rights. As […]

  Don’t Let Down Your Guard:  Standing together and speaking out for human rights – Year end message to Amnesty International supporters from Alex Neve, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada There were […]

“Forced Confessions” Teaches About the Intangibility of the Soul Screening at AI Toronto Reel Awareness Human Rights Film Festival, Sunday November 23rd, 3:30pm @Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton Street, Toronto article […]

It was a year ago that I returned to Canada after five and a half grueling years in an Iranian prison.  Believe you me, many a time I thought it […]

Joan Francis, one of Amnesty International’s longest-serving volunteers, passed away on September 3 at the age of 97. Joan was well known for her support of Amnesty International (AI), and […]

By Gloria Nafziger, Refugee, Migrants and Country Campaigner Maran was a journalist and owned his own media company in a country riddled with conflict. Believing that the media was a […]