National Indigenous Peoples Day
We celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize the strength, beauty and contributions of First Nation, Inuit, and Metis peoples, the original peoples of this land. Indigenous Nations have stewarded the land, developed sophisticated legal and governance systems and created rich cultural traditional for thousands of years.
Home
We are more powerful together than apart Hope Starts Here In a world that too often divides us, we choose solidarity. Our Values Equality, freedom & justice Across Canada and […]
USA: Sanctions against International Criminal Court betray international justice system
In response to the executive order announced today by President Trump imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, said: “This reckless action sends […]
Sudan: Civilians at imminent risk of reprisal attacks as fighting rages in Khartoum and Darfur
As the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalate their fighting in Khartoum, Amnesty International has received alarming information, including reports of lists of potential targets, indicating […]
Myanmar: Four years after coup, world must demand accountability for atrocity crimes
The international community must take urgent action to ensure accountability for atrocities in Myanmar, 46 organizations said today ahead of the four-year anniversary of the 1 February 2021 military coup. […]
Tunisia: Free Sihem Bensedrine: End unjust detention now
On January 14, the 14th anniversary of the Tunisian revolution, human rights defender Sihem Bensedrine began a hunger strike to protest her arbitrary detention. She has been jailed since August […]
Iran: Two prisoners face immediate execution
Behrouz Ehsani, 69, and Mehdi Hassani, 48, are at immediate risk of execution. In early January, Iran’s Supreme Court upheld their death sentences. On January 26, authorities transferred them from […]
International Women’s Day 2025 Canada
On March 8, people around the country will come together to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 in Canada. It’s an annual global day that recognizes and celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.
Amnesty International Americas leaders raise concerns over President Trump’s second term
The leaders of all Amnesty International Americas sections joined to share concerns on President Trump’s agenda and threats to human rights.
USA: President Trump must respect human rights in his second term
Amnesty International calls on President Donald Trump and his administration to respect human rights obligations in all their policies.
Angola: TikToker Neth Nahara released along with four other government critics
Authorities in Angola released Tiktoker Neth Nahara, who is featured in this year’s Write for Rights campaign, along with four other government critics who were imprisoned.
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.