Write for Rights
WRITE A LETTER, CHANGE A LIFE.
What is Write for Rights?
“Write a letter. Change a life.” This is the spirit of Write for Rights.
Sometimes, a letter can change someone’s life. That is the idea behind Amnesty International’s Write for Rights.
In 2001, a few Amnesty members in Poland wrote letters for 24 hours straight in support of people whose rights had been violated. More than twenty years later, it happens all over the world — but it still works the same way. One person, writing one letter.
Every year, from November to February, supporters around the world take part in Write for Rights, with most activities taking place around December 10 — Human Rights Day. Together, they write millions of letters in solidarity with people whose human rights have been violated.
For more than 20 years, this global letter-writing campaign has brought people together to stand up for human rights. Today, it is the world’s largest human rights campaign and has helped change the lives of more than 100 people.
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How does Write for Rights work?
People in more than 60 countries and territories support those whose rights have been violated by writing millions of letters, emails and social media posts and signing petitions.
Supporting those who have been harassed, threatened or imprisoned following unfair trials.
Putting pressure on governments, leaders and decision makers, while showing love and support for people and their families.
Making change happen – releasing activists, securing justice for those whose rights have been wronged and protecting people who fight for change.
Does Write for Rights work?
Yes, it does! Every year, your letters and actions help make real change happen — people imprisoned following unfair trials are released, those responsible for human rights violations are held accountable, and people in detention take heart and receive more humane treatment.