How Write for Rights works

It doesn’t take much to sign a petition, send an email or write a letter but it could make a world of difference to those who need your help.

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Write for rights: how it works
A woman wearing a white shirt stares into the camera. It is nighttime and we can see the twinkle lights of the a city behind her.

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Stand with the brave women defending human rights around the world.

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Every voice counts and time is of the essence if we want to protect the rights of these courageous women.
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She believes in a better life
Nawal has been targeted by authorities for speaking out for social justice and better health care in her region of Morocco. Tell the authorities to stop harassing Nawal.
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Stand with the guardians of the forest
The Sengwer people are being violently evicted by the Kenyan Government. Tell the President of Kenya to let the Sengwer people live on their land in peace.
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She fights for people with disabilities
Gulzar’s passion is to ensure people with disabilities can live with dignity. But she faces daily discrimination. Tell Kyrgyzstan to support Gulzar in her fight for disability rights.
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She stood up for a fairer world
Marielle was murdered for standing up for women of colour, LGBTQI people and young people in Rio de Janeiro, and for condemning unlawful killings by police. Demand justice for Marielle today.
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She is defending her ancestral lands
Nonhle is leading the fight for her community against a mining company that wants to mine titanium on their land. But she’s being harassed and threatened. Tell South African authorities to protect Nonhle.
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She empowers young people
Geraldine Chacón empowers young people in her home city to stand up for their rights. But she’s being hounded by the authorities just for trying to make her country a better place. Tell authorities in Venezuela to stop harassing Geraldine.
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She speaks out against hate
Vitalina works hard to support local LGBTQI people in her community but she faces violent attacks and intimidation by far-right groups in Ukraine. Tell Ukraine to protect activists defending women’s and LGBTQI rights.
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She takes a stand against big business
Pavitri Manjhi is part of an Adivasi Indigenous community who are being forced to sell their land to make way for two power plants. Now she faces threats from local ‘strongmen’ in an attempt to silence her. Tell India to protect Pavitri now.
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She stands up for a world without executions
Atena Daemi dreams of an end to the death penalty in Iran. Her simple and peaceful actions – posting on social media and handing out leaflets – were used as "evidence" to sentence her to seven years in prison. Tell Iran: Atena Daemi must go free today.
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