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.
Rony Sheikh is just one of more than 10,000 protesters who have been arrested since July 2024. These arrests are part of the government’s brutal crackdown against protesters, including students, […]
In the four days following the July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela, authorities have launched a wave of mass arrests targeting demonstrators. According to the Attorney General, around 1,062 people […]
On July 15, 2024, students of Dhaka University were sitting with placards and flags in a peaceful protest calling for reforms on the quota allocation for government jobs in Bangladesh. […]
Responding to reports of the arrest and detention of student leaders, protest participants and members of opposition parties following the quota-reform protests, with over 9000 arrests over the weekend in […]
Bangladeshi authorities have continued to use unlawful force against student protesters, amid six days of shutdown and communication restrictions, during the quota-reform protest across the country, said Amnesty International today […]
Ilham Mahmudi and Taufik, two fishermen from North Sumatra, are on trial for their efforts to save their coastal village. They face up to five and a half years in […]
Responding to what has been the deadliest day for protests in Bangladesh with 32 deaths in a single day yesterday during the quota reform protests and ongoing violence in the […]
Amnesty International Kenya calls on the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to uphold their constitutional obligations to protect and facilitate peaceful protestors during the #OccupyEverywhere […]
On June 12, a violent police crackdown on protests in Argentina led to the arbitrary detention of 33 people. They have been charged with various offenses, including attacks on constitutional […]
DONATE Pride was and will always be a PROTEST At Amnesty International, we recognize that Pride is more than just a celebration – it is a powerful symbol of resilience, […]
Today’s protests are tomorrow’s human rights It is more dangerous than ever before to call out human rights violations. Those who work to expose human rights abuses live with the […]
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