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Shine a Light for Rights

This year is the 50th Anniversary of Amnesty International, and to celebrate, Amnesty members and supporters around the world are holding public events to deliver the powerful message of shining a light on human rights abuses.

Around the World

Special Illumination events will be held around the world on December 10th. Public global landmarks will be illuminated in Amnesty yellow to mark International Human Rights Day, and to celebrate Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary.

Niagara Falls, Canada
Street Events, France
Shine a Light concert, Taiwan

Watch for more information and images from Illumination events around the world.

In Canada

In Canada, Amnesty International is inviting supporters an the general public to special Illumination events in cities around the country:

Niagara Falls

Special illumination of the waterfalls on December 10th. (Click for more details)
Canada’s most famous natural landmark will light up in Amnesty yellow on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, December 10th, 2011. We are inviting friends and supporters of Amnesty International to join us at Niagara Falls for this extra special moment in Amnesty’s 50th anniversary year.

Ottawa

Letter-writing event and illumination at the Canadian Museum of Nature. (Click for more details)
Join Amnesty members and supporters at the Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, 4th floor on Thursday December 8th, 5pm – 8pm for a fun evening of live music, all-ages crafting, letter-writing and a special surprise!

The event will have snacks, cake and a cash bar, and entry to the museum is free.

Toronto

Letter-writing event at the Toronto Reference Library and illumination event at Younge/Bloor St. intersection.
On Saturday December 10th, Amnesty International is hosting a Write for Rights event at the Toronto Reference Library at the intersection of Yonge and Bloor between 12pm and 7pm. Participants can stop by at any point during the day, which features guest speakers every hour on the hour.

Keep a special eye out for when they Shine a Light at this busy intersection!

At your event

Add an illumination event to your letter-writing, and be part of the global expression of support for human rights.

Light a candle
Make paper lanterns
Hold an illumination ceremony
Organize an outdoor procession

> More ideas, instructions and helpful tips

Whatever you choose to do, you will be joining thousands of people around the world in expressing your message in support of human rights.

Join letter-writers in more than
80 countries around the world.

Add your letters to the global counter.

Letter-writers across Canada speak

George Bartlett has already reported his 8 letters. At our monthly meeting we wrote an additional 11 and shared a potluck dinner.
Marilyn McKim wrote 11 letters in Toronto, ON

Wonderful enthusiasm about promoting human rights. People of all ages took part.
Alison Etter wrote 24 letters in Baddeck, NS

I wrote 5 letters this morning at my church for the campaign, organized by my Pastor and friend. It was a great feeling to reach out to people living under the yok of injustice.
Jennifer Frey wrote 5 letters in Brampton, ON

View our coast-to-coast map and hear from more letter-writers.