There are all sorts of ways to bring attention to the cause of human rights. Here are just a few.
Write a letter
Do they work? Yes, they are extra-ordinarily effective.
Amnesty.ca has over 60 letter-writing actions posted online, with details of the case, background information, and contacts. These can be accessed using the menu in the right side-bar. Search for actions by issue, country or region. For tips how to write effective letters click here
Join the Amnesty Write-a-thon
One day. Hundreds of activists. Thousands of letters
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, thousands of Canadians commit time and energy to ‘write for rights’ in schools, homes, church, workplaces and communities across Canada. Hundreds of people compose hundreds of appeal letters on behalf of prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders around the world. Get involved
Distribute and send postcards
Sign and send a card. Hand them out to your friends, colleagues and neighbours
Postcards are available to advocate for an end to violence against women in Colombia, to promote the rights and well-being of Indigenous women in Canada, to end the human rights abuses against women in Mexico, and to protect Zimbabwe’s women human rights defenders. They are available from the online shop for no cost and can be distributed at all public events.
Sign a petition online
It takes less than a minute
Add your voice to those who wish to end discrimination and reduce risk to Indigenous women living in Canada by signing the online petition here. Express your concern to the Prime Minister of Canada about the grave human rights abuses currently being experienced by Zimbabweans by adding your digital signature to this online petition.
Post or distribute Amnesty materials
Check out our online shop
Pamphlets, posters, postcards, buttons, t-shirts banners, and a wide-variety of other campaigning materials are available from the national office through the Amnesty Online Shop. Order them through the web site or by email. Books and videos can also be ordered online, or requested by email