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WRITE FOR RIGHTS 2022

Join the campaign and change a life today Throughout history, protest has been a powerful tool for change, but this precious right is under attack. Many governments around the world are restricting people’s right to protest, because they fear change. They want to maintain the status quo. They want...

Zineb Redouane

Demand justice for Zineb Redouane 80 year-old Zineb Redouane died after being shot in the face by police with a tear gas grenade as she closed her window. Zineb was killed by the reckless use of tear gas grenades during a protest outside her home. Take action and demand justice for Zineb and...

Joanah, Netsai, Cecillia

Abducted, beaten, sexually assaulted and jailed for protesting Friends Joanah Mamombe, Netsai Marova and Cecillia Chimbiri were abducted, beaten and sexually assaulted after leading an anti-government protest in Zimbabwe. They now face jail for their peaceful actions. Demand justice for them now....

Dorgelesse Nguessan

Jailed for attending her first-ever protest Dorgelesse Nguessan, a single mother and hairdresser from Cameroon, was arrested while attending a peaceful protest demanding a better future for her family and her country. Now she has been sentenced to five years in prison. Take action to free...

Shahnewaz Chowdhury

Facing prison for a Facebook post Shahnewaz Chowdhury was worried about the impact a new coal-fired power plant would have on his village. He took to Facebook to raise his concerns. Now he faces years in prison for speaking out. Demand justice for Shahnewaz now. A big cricket fan, Shahnewaz...

Demand Justice for Wendy Galarza

Wendy Galarza was shot after attending a protest in Cancún, Mexico. She almost lost her life speaking out for women’s rights in her country. Take action now and demand justice.

WRITE FOR RIGHTS 2021

Join the campaign and change a life today When we all act together, we are more powerful. That is the driving force behind Write for Rights, Amnesty’s global campaign and the world’s biggest human rights event. The people you are helping today want to make the word a better place. They are...