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.
Nigeria’s Esther Kiobel is taking on Shell, one of the world’s biggest oil companies, in a final fight for justice over her husband’s killing. She’s pursued the company for 22 […]
As we get ready for Write for Rights 2015, our global letter-writing marathon, we look at how your words and ongoing campaigning made change happen after the 2014 campaign. […]
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 Louisa Anderson and Justine Ijeomah After 10 years in jail, and over 800,000 messages from activists around the world, Moses’ life has been spared. Here, we speak to Justine […]