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Action for Berta and Earth Defenders Under Attack in Honduras

Indigenous rights defender Berta Cáceres inspired many in her home country of Honduras, and around the world, as she courageously...

The defenders of this river are under attack and here’s why action from Canada is vital

It’s an all too familiar story. The damming of a river made possible with millions of dollars of public money...

Day of Action for Berta and Earth Defenders in Honduras

March 2 marks four years since iconic Lenca Indigenous water defender Berta Cáceres was gunned down in Honduras. Bringing to...

A group of land defenders gather in the forest in Honduras

Earth Defenders

Earth Defenders Humanity is facing an environmental emergency of unprecedented proportions. Climate change, biodiversity loss, ecosystems degradation and toxic pollution...

USA: Authorities are misusing justice system to harass migrant human rights defenders 

Since 2018, the US government has conducted an unlawful and discriminatory campaign of intimidation, threats, harassment, and criminal investigations against...

Defend Threatened Earth Defenders in Latin America

People who speak out to defend land, water and forests in Latin America are seeking to protect the human rights...

Defend Threatened Earth Defenders in Latin America

People who speak out to defend land, water and forests in Latin America are seeking to protect the human rights...

Iran: Release women’s rights defenders detained for peacefully protesting against forced veiling

Iranian authorities must stop harassing, arresting and imprisoning women’s rights defenders peacefully protesting against Iran’s degrading and discriminatory forced veiling...

World Water Day: Environmental racism threatens health and well-being of Indigenous peoples across Canada

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEWSFLASH March 21, 2019 OTTAWA – Whether it’s the devastating legacy of mercury contamination at Grassy Narrows, ongoing...

Take Action around Earth Day for environment defenders under attack

Earth Day is April 22 and the week around it is a time for community celebrations and events focusing on...

Take Action around Earth Day for environment defenders under attack

Earth Day is April 22 and the week around it is a time for community celebrations and events focusing on...

Crucial Moment to Support Human Rights Defenders and Justice for Berta in Honduras

More than 59,000 supporters of Amnesty Canada have raised their voices to demand justice in Honduras since beloved Indigenous rights...

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