Amnesty International Canada - Human Rights Organization
Amnesty International is a human rights organization and global movement of more than 10 million people in over 170 countries and territories who campaign for human rights. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded by individuals like you. We believe acting in solidarity and ...
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - Amnesty …
Article 2: Non-discrimination. The rights in the UDHR belong to everyone, no matter who we are, where we’re from, or whatever we believe. Article 3: Right to life, liberty, and security of person. We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety. Article 4: Freedom from slavery.
What We Do | Amnesty International Canada
In addition to its monitoring work and public campaigns, Amnesty International is very involved in legal work to ensure that the Canadian and provincial governments are acting consistently with their international human rights obligations. Amnesty’s legal work frequently involves the themes of the rights of Indigenous Peoples, security and ...
Who We Are | Amnesty International Canada
Watch on. Amnesty International is an authoritative voice on human rights. For over 50 years, we have provided reliable and accurate information about human rights violations and international human rights laws and standards. Amnesty is independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion.
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Human Rights News | Amnesty International Canada
Oct 30, 2024 · Amnesty International is a human rights organization and global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign for human rights.
Urgent Action Network | Amnesty International Canada
Over the past five decades, the Urgent Action Network has become one of our most effective campaign tools. Here’s why: More than 500,000 volunteers worldwide are standing by to help those facing imminent human rights violations. They respond immediately with letters, emails, faxes, and social media posts. These actions pressure authorities ...
International Rights | Amnesty International Canada
Over 20 years, Amnesty has helped establish a system of international justice, including: Campaigning for an International International Criminal Court Criminal International Criminal Court Court (ICC). Promoting “universal jurisdiction” – if someone is accused of a crime, they can be tried anywhere they are found no matter where the ...
Write for Rights | Amnesty International Canada
For over 20 years, Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights campaign has transformed the lives of people whose rights have been wronged. Using the power of their words, hundreds of thousands of Write for Rights supporters in more than 200 countries have united behind a common purpose: together, we can change lives for the better.
Amnesty International Canada | Human Rights Features
Amnesty International's Global Annual Human Rights Report. Criminalization, Intimidation and Harassment of Wet'suwet'en Land Defenders. Ecuadorian Indigenous women and rights defenders concerns to Canada amid high-stakes trade negotiations. Chief Dsta’hyl, Canada’s first-ever prisoner of conscience, completes house-arrest sentence.