In 2023, you helped us BE THERE
In 2023, you helped us Be There Be There is an Amnesty International program that supports people around the world whose lives have been torn apart by conflict and crisis, […]
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Iran: President Raisi’s death must not deny victims of his grim human rights legacy their right to accountability
The death of president Ebrahim Raisi must not deny people in Iran their right to justice, truth and reparation for the litany of crimes under international law and human rights […]
Amnesty International Canada joins global Day of Action to end arms transfers to Israel
Human rights groups including Amnesty International will unite on Parliament Hill calling for Canada to stop all arms transfers to Israel.
Take Action During Dalit History Month and Beyond
April is Dalit History Month. In Canada, the celebration of Dalit History Month provides an opportunity to amplify the experiences of the Dalit and Adivasi diaspora and to honour the […]
The State of the World’s Human Rights
THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S HUMAN RIGHTS Amnesty International’s Global Annual Human Rights Report READ THE REPORT Amnesty International sounds alarm on a watershed moment for international law amid flagrant […]
Red Dress Day 2024: Take Action on May 5
May 5 is Red Dress Day, a day to remember and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples (MMIWG2S+). Red Dress Day serves as a painful reminder […]
Gaza 200 days at risk of genocide and famine
As we approach the 200th day of this unprecedented and devastating conflict on April 24, over two million people in the occupied Gaza Strip remain at risk of genocide and […]
Earth Day 2024: Take action on April 22 and beyond
Earth Day 2024 will be celebrated on April 22. It’s a day to support protecting our beautiful blue planet and all its life. Amid the urgency of the climate crisis, […]
Sudan: One year since conflict began, response from international community remains woefully inadequate
One year since the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Sudan, the response from the international community has remained woefully inadequate […]
CANADA: Trade negotiations with Ecuador must not sacrifice human rights and the environment
Write a letter to the Trade Minister reminding her that she must uphold Canada’s human rights obligations Amid a dire human rights situation in Ecuador, its government and the government […]
More than 250 humanitarian and human rights organisations call to stop arms transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups
An open call to all UN Member States to stop fueling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe and loss of civilian life. We, the undersigned organisations, call […]
Amnesty International Canada lays out human rights priorities ahead of next federal election
The 2023 Human Rights Agenda lays out Amnesty's calls to action for parties and politicians vying for power in Canada’s next federal election.