Colombia: Protect civilians in Catatumbo
Since January 16, armed violence has intensified in the Catatumbo region of northeast Colombia. This violence stems from clashes between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the General Staff of […]
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Amnesty’s human rights wins of 2024
This year people around the world continued to prove that change is possible. From changing laws to ensuring justice prevails, here are Amnesty's human rights successes of 2024.
Defending human rights with artistic activism
Artistic activism is a powerful driver of change. View Amnesty International's art commissions for this year's Write for Rights campaign in Canada.
Ecuador: One year into his term, president Noboa must avoid abuses and opacity in security policies
On the eve of President Daniel Noboa’s first year in office, the evidence suggests that human rights have suffered under the current administration, Amnesty International said today in a briefing detailing its […]
Write for Rights Launches
Your words can change people’s lives. This is how. Every year, people from around the world take part in the world’s largest human rights campaign. This week, Amnesty International’s Write […]
Colombia: Protect Amazon defender, Jani Silva
On September 10, Jani Silva, a defender of land and the environment in the Colombian Amazon, received a death threat. A caller warned they would “blow you up, car and […]
SPARK! Human rights education and training
OCTOBER 2024 SPARK! is a somewhat monthly post and newsletter for our volunteers and activists with news about human rights education, skills training, and new opportunities for volunteer engagement and […]
Wet’suwet’en Campaign Updates: First Prisoner of Conscience and Key Legal Developments
Prisoner of Conscience Designation Following his 60 days house arrest sentencing on July 31, 2024, Amnesty International took the historic step of designating Likhts’amisyu Clan Wing Chief Dsta’hyl of the […]
Canada must Protect Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ currently face the highest rates of femicide in Canada. They make up 16 per cent of all femicide victims, 11 per cent of all missing […]
Speak up to ensure trade negotiations do not sacrifice human rights in Ecuador
In September, Canada is hosting the third round of fast track negotiations to secure a free trade agreement with Ecuador. To date, Canada has failed to act on calls from […]
Bad Cree – Discussion Guide
A haunting novel that weaves themes of intergenerational trauma, Indigenous identity, grief, and the power of dreams.
Kyrgyzstan: Rita Karasartova released from prison following Amnesty’s Urgent Action
Kyrgyzstan: Rita Karasartova released from prison following Amnesty’s Urgent Action https://amnesty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/294144.mp4 If we have a dream, then fears can be overcome. Rita Those are the words of Rita Karasartova, a […]
