Source: Amnesty International –
Every year, Amnesty witnesses the power of human rights activism, despite the atrocities the world is facing. With authoritarian practices on the rise, and the genocide in Gaza, climate collapse and the erosion of civil rights dominating the headlines, Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights campaign proves that hope can prevail, even in the darkest of times.
We have a choice to make at this critical moment in history – stand for human rights and resist together, or continue to let authoritarian practices erode our freedoms.
Write for Rights is calling on millions of people to come together to change the lives of individuals whose rights have been violated. The campaign proves how, even when it all feels too much, you can still make a big difference by doing something “little”. Writing a letter, posting on social media, signing a petition: yes, it’s that simple – you can help change the world and save someone’s life.
Since Write for Rights started in 2001, millions of people, just like you, have changed the lives of those whose human rights had been stripped from them. Since 2001, more than 50 million actions have been taken, while over 100 people featured in our campaign have seen a positive outcome to their case!
It’s easy to join in and we can honestly say that sending, posting or writing a letter really does make the world of difference to the people we have supported, with many of them sending their heartfelt thanks every year, because you’ve helped them achieve their freedom or showed your solidarity with their struggle.