Amnesty International Canada - Human Rights Organization

In a world that too often divides us, we choose solidarity

HUMANITY MUST WIN.

Our Values

Equality, freedom & justice

Now is the time to take a stand against oppression. A way to
beat the division and lies spread by repressive leaders. Because our freedoms are fading fast.

Amnesty International is a movement of millions, united in solidarity, and it’s time for all of us to act. Side with truth and justice. Take a stand against chaos and cruelty.

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A Global Community of Change Makers

Protecting Human Rights Since

2025

Won the Nobel Peace Prize in

2025

Active in Canada and

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Countries Worldwide

From Global

To Local

We are bold because we go where others won’t. We challenge injustice wherever it exists—whether it’s governments that abuse power, corporations that exploit people, or systems that silence communities. Guided by evidence and grounded in international human rights law, we confront uncomfortable truths, amplify unheard voices, and push for transformative change, even when it’s unpopular or politically inconvenient.

Our bravery is rooted in solidarity. We stand alongside human rights activists, Indigenous land defenders, refugees, trans youth, and communities demanding justice—not as saviours, but as partners. We don’t back down when faced with threats, backlash, or barriers. Instead, we act—together—because building a world grounded in equality, compassion, and freedom requires not just hope, but also courage.

We stand firm in our commitment to remain politically and financially independent. This means we do not accept funding from governments or political parties for our human rights work.

Why? Because independence allows us to investigate, expose, and challenge human rights abuses—no matter who is responsible—with credibility and without compromise.

Whether it’s holding governments accountable for unjust policies or standing in solidarity with those whose voices are silenced, our impartiality is non-negotiable. It protects the integrity of our research, advocacy, and activism, and ensures that our loyalty is to people, not power.

Our strength is in our numbers— we’re a global community of more than 10 million people standing up for human rights. We are ordinary people with extraordinary commitment, working together across borders, languages, and time zones to challenge injustice wherever it happens.

When one voice speaks out, it can be silenced—but when millions rise together, we are impossible to ignore. Whether defending freedom of expression, protecting Indigenous rights, or demanding justice for victims of state violence, we act in solidarity because we believe in dignity, equality, and freedom for all.

This is what people power looks like—and it’s changing lives every day.

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At Amnesty International Canada, you’ll find a community that aligns with your values: freedom, equality, and justice. Whether you’re advocating for climate justice, dismantling systemic racism, or defending freedom of expression, your voice matters here. We’re bold, inclusive, and unafraid to challenge power—just like you. If you’re ready to turn your passion into global impact, join us.

Latest Online Actions

Stop the crackdown in Bangladesh

Canada: End Corporate Abuse

Immigration Detention: STOP jailing people for seeking safety or a better life in Canada

Stop All Arms Sales to Israel

Demand an arms embargo in Sudan

Stop the Execution Spree in Iran

Urgent letter-writing actions

Amnesty International encourages supporters to write appeal letters directly to officials who are in a position to end a human rights violation and to write solidarity letters directly to people wrongfully detained or targeted for their human rights work.

Amnesty International’s Human Rights

Success stories

Angola

Tiktoker released after pressure from Amnesty's global campaign

Neth Nahara, a mother of two young children, was jailed for criticizing Angola’s president on TikTok. She was tried, convicted, and sentenced to six months in prison – later increased to two years. Nahara was released from prison on January 1, 2025, after pressure from the Write for Rights campaign.

"I want to say thank you to Amnesty International for everything you did for me… and for everyone who demanded my freedom. Right now, I am in my house, with my kids, and speaking to my husband and everybody. I want to say thank you.”