Strike for Climate: Taking Action for Human Rights
On Friday, May 3rd, students across Canada and around the world will strike for the climate and call on governments to take urgent action to stop climate change. Amnesty International […]
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‘Rule of Law’ is not a justification for colonial violence
By Rachel LaFortune, a legal fellow with Amnesty International Canada A shorter version of this article originally appeared on The Georgia Straight. When governments rely on court-granted injunctions to define the […]
Governments can’t pick and choose when they will respect Indigenous rights
“…resource extraction and other major development projects in or near indigenous territories [are] one of the most significant sources of abuse of the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide. In its […]
Governments can’t pick and choose when they will respect Indigenous rights
“…resource extraction and other major development projects in or near indigenous territories [are] one of the most significant sources of abuse of the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide. In its […]
Celebrating the 2nd GTA Youth Cafe
By Jasmiha Ganeshanathan & Kishanaha Piratheepan, on behalf of the GTA Youth Leaders On May 26th, 2018 Youth Leaders of Amnesty International in the GTA put together their 2nd Youth Café […]
Three years on, Mount Polley disaster a painful reminder of never-ending horror
By Jackie McVicar, Atlantic Region Solidarity Network Bev Sellars is constantly reminded about the deeply personal, social and cultural loss that she and others in her community of Williams Lake […]
New Global Campaign: #WeDefend
Human rights defenders are people who stand up for justice and equality in sometimes extraordinary circumstances. But they are under attack. Around the world, brave people who take a stand […]
10 Tips for Summer Tabling
Don’t be an armchair tabler! Summers are for public engagement. Are you inviting people over with intriguing visuals, offering a welcoming and focused display or activity, and ready with an […]
Write for Rights: Stand with Máxima Acuña on December 10th
Peruvian water and land defender Máxima Acuña is one of 10 individuals and communities we’re taking action for during Write for Rights on Saturday, December 10th, International Human Rights Day. Join […]
Seven things you need to know about torture in Mexico
Travel guides describe Mexico as one of the world’s great civilisations, whose landscapes are as stunning as they are diverse. But there’s a dark flipside to the family-friendly resorts and […]
DRC: Warring parties must prioritize civilian protection and humanitarian access in Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must exert pressure on all parties to the conflict in the east of the country — including the Rwandan-backed M23 […]
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 […]
