CLIMATE STRIKES: Students worldwide are striking for our future

More than 4 million people in 117 countries have already marched for the Global Climate Strikes. Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future, Amnesty International’s 2019 Ambassadors of Conscience, and other young leaders have called on people of all ages to join them.

Today it's Canada's turn, with hundreds of strikes are taking place across the country.

Learn more about climate change and human rights, and why we are marching today >>>

FEDERAL ELECTION: We're making human rights an election issue

Canada's federal election is underway, and we're making sure human rights are in the conversation. Hateful rhetoric and divisive politics are on the rise, and many human rights issues are at risk of being left off the table this election.

Visit our action page to learn how you can add your voice to Amnesty's top 10 election asks. You can also sign up for our October 3rd webinar to learn more about how to get involved!

"What will my future be?": Voices of Rohingya refugees

"Fifteen year-old Bibi talked of her dream to become a doctor, because she want to help her society, country and people. She asked, 'education for all, why not for refugees?'"

Amnesty International recently released a report, What will my future be, which addresses the concerns of Rohingya youth and adults about access to education in Bangladesh. 

Read more voices of Rohingya refugees here >>>

Urgent Action: Rohingya student suspended from school

Rohima Akter Khushi was suspended from classes simply for being Rohingya. All young people should have access to education regardless of their backgrounds. Please join us and urge the Bangladeshi government to allow Rohima to go back to school.

TAKE ACTION: Send a pre-written customizable letter here >>>

HONG KONG: Amnesty investigation reveals brutal beatings and torture in police detention

A new Amnesty International investigation has documented an alarming pattern of the Hong Kong Police Force deploying reckless and indiscriminate tactics and evidence of torture and other ill-treatment in detention. We are demanding a prompt and independent investigation into the violations, which appear to have escalated in severity since the mass protests began in June. Read more here >>>

TAKE ACTION: Urge the Hong Kong government to end the police crackdown and fully investigate excessive use of force

Our 30 biggest human rights wins for 2019 – so far!

We believe that every story of change counts.

So we've compiled our 30 biggest Human Rights wins for 2019, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan, the termination of "Google's "Project Dragonfly"", and the arrest of two people in connection with the killing of human rights defender Marielle Franco. 

Thank you for using your voice to push a world in which everyone can fully enjoy their human rights everywhere.