“Our world is ours to make. Let us be brave in our imagination, bold in our ability to think beyond the restrictions of oppression, and open in our expressions of solidarity,”
Katrina Jorene Maliamauv, the Executive Director of Amnesty International Malaysia.

‘WE MAKE OUR WORLD’ HIGHLIGHTS:

aRT EXHIBITION ON STATE VIOLENCE AND CUSTODIAL DEATHS

‘We Make Our World’ will be featuring the debut work of three Malaysian artists on the theme of police violence and custodial deaths. The three artists began exploring how social issues can be translated into art during a workshop called Drawing Rights—organized by Amnesty International Malaysia with the guidance of artist Rupa Subramaniam. Drawing Rights aimed to give local artists an opportunity to creatively explore and navigate the topic of police brutality through their art. Having now undergone a more intensive mentorship program with Rupa, the three artists produced a range of artworks that hope to represent the voices of victims of police brutality in ways that are liberating and respectful.

Hope & Sorrow: Photography Exhibition on The Death Penalty

The ‘Hope & Sorrow’ Photography Exhibition explores how the death penalty gravely impacts the family members of those on death row. Photographs featured in this exhibition portray the stories and difficult moments faced by three families (including two belonging to Malaysians) who have had loved ones sentenced to the mandatory death penalty in Singapore. Amnesty International is solely responsible for the exhibition, but our gratitude goes to several committed people who have made it possible including the families of Nazeri bin Lajim, Pannir Selvam Pranthaman and Kalwant Singh a/l Jogindar Singh for allowing us to share their stories, photo reporter Piero Zilio, who generously granted permission for us to use photographs he took in Singapore and Malaysia and shared much of the information described in their captions, and Transformative Justice Collective, who support the families of those on death row in Singapore.

human rights for all photography exhibition

A 12-piece photo exhibition by Amnesty International France and Magnum Photos documenting 60 years of mobilization for Human Rights. “These photographs serve as an important reminder that change is indeed possible; and that when we act together, we are more powerful” – Katrina Jorene Maliamauv, Executive Director of Amnesty International Malaysia.

Write for rights

For over 20 years, our annual Write for Rights campaign has transformed the lives of people whose rights have been wronged. Using the power of words, Write for Rights supporters have united behind a common purpose: together, we can change lives for the better.

Head over to our Write For Rights booths to learn about who we are campaigning for this year, their stories, and what you can do. You can take part in the campaign by writing them letters of support and solidarity, signing petitions, or writing letters to the relevant authorities to demand justice and accountability.

learn more about the campaign here

VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM ITINERARY HERE:

DAY 1 – 8 DECEMBER 2023

10AM – 3PM – Exhibition open to all

Art Exhibition on State Violence & Custodial Deaths
Hope & Sorrow: Photography Exhibition on the Death Penalty (photos of the families by Piero Zilio)
Human Rights for All Photography Exhibition

3.30pm – 7.30pm – Closed for official launch

7.30pm – 10pm – In Solidarity: Action for Gaza