Write a letter, change a life Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign transforms the lives of people whose rights have been wronged. Write for Rights supporters are united by their desire to make a difference. In recent years, we’ve seen real change to people’s lives because of your action. From Zimbabwe to Guatemala, activists have…
Rocky Myers, a Black man with an intellectual disability, is under sentence of death for murder, despite no evidence directly linking him to the crime scene and the retracted statement of a key witness. The judge imposed a death sentence against the jury’s wishes. Sign the petition and urge the governor of Alabama to grant…
Meta allowed anti-Rohingya hate to thrive on their Facebook platform, harming a community who were already suffering. Sign the petition and call on Meta, Facebook’s owner, to provide an effective remedy. What’s the problem? Six years ago, Sawyeddollah enjoyed playing football and dreamed of becoming a doctor. But in 2017, when he was 15, his…
Thapelo Mohapi, a leader of grassroots movement Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), is living in hiding due to threats to his life, simply because he’s fighting for a better future for people in South Africa. Demand the police investigate the harassment, threats and killings of AbM members. What’s the problem? Thapelo loves listening to jazz and supporting…
Activist Pedro Henrique was shot dead by hooded men, aged 31. Four years later, the police officers suspected of his killing are still on duty and a trial has yet to begin. Support Pedro Henrique’s mother, Ana Maria, by demanding justice for her son’s death. What’s the problem? Ana Maria is a loving mother. She…
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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 to keep people divided. In a…
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 her family now.…
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. Joanah, Netsai and Cecillia are three women with a lot of things in…
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 Dorgelesse now. Dorgelesse always dreamt of owning a thriving beauty…
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 has been playing since childhood. He…
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.