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This Week in Human Rights

Alex Neve, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada
  • PHOTO CREDIT Alex Neve, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada

22 December 2009

'Tell Everyone' A Year, A Decade of Human Rights Struggle

A message from Alex Neve: This year and past decade have certainly been a trying time for human rights protection. There have been many moments of triumph, but also a great deal of turbulence and worry.

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Salil Shetty

21 December 2009

Salil Shetty next Secretary General of Amnesty International

"We are thrilled that Salil will be joining us and leading Amnesty International as we renew our fight to end injustice."

News Release

Irene Khan

17 December 2009

Human Rights in Review: A Dark Decade

Having served as Amnesty International's Secretary General for the global movement since 2001, Irene Khan has witnessed her share of human triumph and tragedy over the past decade.

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Media Award Winner 2009

17 December 2009

Media Awards Winners 2009

A Canadian trapped in Sudan, conscientious objectors in Israel, and abandoned children in Canada were subjects of reports winning Amnesty International Canada's 2009 Media Awards.

News Release

The relative of a victim of enforced disappearance and killing
  • PHOTO CREDIT The relative of a victim of enforced disappearance and killing, protesting in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas state, in March 2009. Copyright: Private

8 December 2009

Mexico: Civilian authorities must investigate pattern of serious abuses by military

There is a disturbing pattern of crimes committed by the military in their security operations, abuse that is being denied and ignored by both the civilian and the military authorities in Mexico

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Alex Neve, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada
  • PHOTO CREDIT Alex Neve, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada

22 December 2009

'Tell Everyone' A Year, A Decade of Human Rights Struggle

A message from Alex Neve: This year and past decade have certainly been a trying time for human rights protection. There have been many moments of triumph, but also a great deal of turbulence and worry.

Read the letter

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Canada: Bring Omar Khadr to justice. Bring him back to Canada... Take action online!

Priority Actions

Canada: Support Bill C-300: Oppose rights violations by mining companies Act now!

Public Events

Human Rights 2009: Success and challenges from the past year. View slideshow

Public Events

Write for Rights: How many letters did you write? Send us your report.

Campaigns

Celebrate the season and support human rights. Make a gift. Send an eCard to a loved one.

Campaigns

Stop Violence Against Women: Violence against women and girls is a global pandemic.... Find out more

Campaigns

Abolish the Death Penalty: the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. more ...

Campaigns

Demand Dignity: Human Rights = Less Poverty. Join Us. Find out more

Campaigns

Greeting Cards Campaign 2009: Send messages of Hope. More info

Priority Actions

tck, tck, tck Add your name to a call for a global climate deal. Find out more ...

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Public Events

Human Rights 2009: Success and challenges from the past year. View slideshow

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Campaigns

Celebrate the season and support human rights. Make a gift. Send an eCard to a loved one.

more >>