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.
By Kathy Price, Mexico Campaigner with Amnesty International Canada I’m betting that no one who met Garifuna defender and former prisoner of conscience Angel Amílcar Colón Quevedo during his recent […]
by Alex Neve, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada (English branch) – September 8, 2014, from Guadalajara, Mexico UPDATE: Ángel Colon was released in October 2014! He’s now struggling for justice in […]
By Kathy Price, Mexico campaigner for Amnesty International Canada. It may not have grabbed headlines but it was nonetheless long overdue good news from Mexico! The CNDH, the Mexican government’s […]
March 8th is International Women’s Day and we’re taking a moment to reflect on how your support has changed women’s lives around the world in the past year. From policy […]
One year ago, Amnesty International launched a global campaign to Stop Torture. And it’s working. We have shone a light on torture taking place in Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines, […]
By Kathy Price, Mexico Campaigner for Amnesty International Canada , The messages that arrived in my inbox could not be ignored! They were bursting with positive emotion as they told […]
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