In brief

People all around the world face human rights violations at the hands of their own government. Often it can be for simple, everyday actions that we take for granted – like voicing their opinions or belonging to a particular group. Tragically, some of these people will be sentenced to death or left languishing on death row for decades.

The issue in depth
An activist holds a camera and a candle at a vigil
A man holds a photograph

What we’re asking

Amnesty International keeps governments accountable for their actions, and reminds them of the international laws and instruments by which they are bound – like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – to keep people safe and free in their countries. To make this happen we need you to take action.

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Our Wins

Our movement changes lives. We celebrate the small wins, and the big moments because we know that every step our world takes away from injustice, is a step closer to a world in which human rights are enjoyed by all.

Good news: Death sentence of mentally ill prisoner commuted in Malaysia