Right now, all around the world, human rights are under attack.

In 2018, Bernardo Caal Xol was thrown in jail without any evidence for protecting rivers sacred to Guatemalan Indigenous peoples.

A prisoner of conscience, Bernardo’s 12 and 14-year-old daughters have not been able to hug him for the past five years.

In 2021, people will take millions of actions to call for Bernardo’s release, and to challenge injustice in 9 other cases as part of Write for Rights.

10 chances to make a difference
Bernardo Caal Xol in handcuffs
Janna Jihad

Your actions have the power to make a difference.

At 15 years old, Janna Jihad is a world recognised journalist.

Since age 7 she has documented the widespread abuse, racism and discrimination of Palestinians by the Israeli military. Though she shouldn't have to.

We can help protect Palestinian children like Janna from harm. Every year, real change happens because of Write for Rights actions.

What is Write for Rights?

Attend a Write for Rights event.

Join an event in your local community and write letters for individuals at risk!

This year, Write for Rights will be our biggest event to date. We will be raising our collective power to push for fundamental freedoms and liberty.

We’ll deliver the signatures of everyone who takes action in Australia to Embassies in Canberra in February 2022.

Check out the map to RSVP to a Write for Rights event near you!

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The Write for Rights cases for 2021.
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Guatemala: free Bernardo, jailed for defending a sacred river
Bernardo Caal Xol stands up for his land and his people - but because he opposed a power plant, he's been thrown in jail without any evidence.
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  Do Something Now
Email the Guatemalan Embassy: Free Bernardo Now
Send an email to the Guatemalan Embassy to demand Bernardo’s release.
Take Action
  Take urgent action
URGENT ACTION: “TEEN BEATEN, ELECTROCUTED AND JAILED”
Mikita was convicted of mass disorder and using illegal explosives, yet video evidence did not show him taking part in violence.
Take Action
  Act now
Help free Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan
Zhang Zhan, former lawyer and a citizen journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison for “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”. Her crime? Reporting on COVID-19.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
Tweet the Chinese Authorities: Release Zhan Now
Send your tweet to protect freedom of expression and call on the Chinese Embassy to demand Zhan's release.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
NIGERIA: DROP TRUMPED UP CHARGES AGAINST IMOLEAYO
Computer programmer Imoleayo Michael joined protests against police violence in Nigeria. He now faces trumped-up charges of 'conspiracy'.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
UKRAINE: SPHERE NGO ATTACKED FOR DEFENDING WOMEN’S & LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS
As groups targeting LGBTQIA+ people have proliferated across the country, Sphere has suffered numerous discriminatory attacks. Tell Ukraine to bring Sphere’s attackers to justice.
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  Do Something Now
USA: SPEAK OUT FOR MISSING YOUNG WOMAN CIHAM
Nine years on and no one – not even her family – knows where Ciham is being held. She hasn’t been charged, nor has she been brought to trial.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
Thailand: drop all charges against young activist Rung
Panusaya "Rung" Sithijirawattanakul faces life in prison because she dared to speak up for change in Thailand.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
Protect 15-year old Palestinian journalist Janna Jihad
Tell the Israeli authorities to protect Janna from discrimination and violence.
Take Action
  Take action now
Justice for Wendy, shot while peacefully protesting violence against women
Wendy Galarza is a dedicated childcare worker. She’s passionate about supporting children in their youngest years because she believes it’s the best way to create kinder and more compassionate societies.
Take Action
  Tweet Now
Tweet the Mexican Authorities: Justice for Wendy
Send a tweet to demand justice for Wendy and ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
Help free Egyptian human rights lawyer Mohamed Baker
Mohamed is in prison for defending some of the most marginalized people in Egypt. Tell Egypt to release Baker immediately.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
IRAN: RELEASE HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER NASRIN SOTOUDEH
Nasrin Sotoudeh has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes because of her work defending women's rights, including saying women should be allowed to choose what they wear.
Take Action
  Take urgent action
SINGAPORE: SAVE NAGAENTHRAN FROM THE GALLOWS
The death warrant for Malaysian national, Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam, has been issued and he has been scheduled for hanging in Singapore’s Changi prison on the morning of Wednesday 10 November. Take urgent action.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
Stand with surivors of conversion practices
We are survivors of conversion practices. LGBTQA+ Australians are at risk of these harmful practices, which tell them they're 'sick' and 'broken.' Call on Australian governments to protect LGBTQA+ people from conversion practices.
Take Action
  Do Something Now
Help free Vietnamese Australian Chau Van Kham
Chau Van Kham, a 71 year old Vietnamese Australian, was detained within hours of arriving in Vietnam in 2019 and sentenced to 12 years in prison for being a member of the political party, Viet Tan.
Take Action
  Act Now
Malaysia: stop Hoo Yew Wah’s death sentence
Call on the Sultan of Johor State to commute Hoo Yew Wah’s death sentence now.
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Activist resources

Here's all the information you need to take offline action in 2021.

Latest updates

Below are all the updates for Write for Rights. Twenty years on, our annual event brings millions of people together to stand in solidarity with courageous people around the world who are facing human rights abuses.

Our Wins

Through the power of collective action challenging injustice, your letters, emails and petition signatures convince governments to free people unjustly imprisoned, stop torture and end other abuses.
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