For over 25 years, Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign has transformed lives by standing up for those whose human rights have been violated. Each year, we unite supporters from around the globe to advocate for those facing injustice.
Leading up to International Human Rights Day on December 10th, people from over 200 countries and territories participate in various events, writing millions of letters, emails, and petitions to advocate for those affected. We pressure governments and leaders to end torture, halt executions, and free unjustly detained individuals.
Many former prisoners and human rights defenders have expressed how our actions have benefitted lives and provided hope. Family members also report that the support shown for their loved ones brings comfort in difficult times.
Together, we make a difference by securing justice by advocating with and for individuals striving to make positive change.
Stay Informed About Write for Rights 2026
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Write for Rights! If you would like to stay informed about the 2026 cases, events, and activities, fill out this form.
How it Works
- People in more than 200 countries and territories take part in all kinds of events
- Writing millions of letters, emails and tweets and signing petitions
- Supporting people whose rights have been violated
- Putting pressure on governments, leaders and decision makers
- Showing love and support for people and their families
- And making change happen – releasing activists, securing justice for those whose rights have been wronged and protecting people who fight for change
DEATH SENTENCE COMMUTED
Rocky Myers, a Black man with an intellectual disability, spent three decades on death row in Alabama for murder. Rocky was convicted following testimonies blighted by inconsistencies. He was sentenced to death by a judge who imposed a death sentence against the jury’s wishes, a practice abolished in Alabama in 2017 but never applied retroactively to Rocky or others like him.
Rocky was featured in Write for Rights 2023, leading to huge global campaigning calling for the governor of Alabama to grant him clemency and commute his death sentence. In February 2025, this was granted. Rocky’s fight for justice is not over, as his death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, but the threat of the execution has been stopped.
“Not only did this campaign bring awareness to his case, but it was done in such a way that honoured Rocky as a person, father, and grandfather. I know the outpouring of support meant the world to Rocky, and to know that so many people felt called to action is truly inspiring.”
Miriam Bankston, member of Rocky Myers’ legal team, USA
ROHINGYA HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND ATROCITY SURVIVOR STUDYING IN NEW YORK
Write for Rights 2023 kept Maung Sawyeddollah’s hope alive after surviving the Myanmar military’s campaign of killings and violence against people from the Rohingya ethnic group.
Sawyeddollah was one of the leading activists in his community’s pursuit of justice and remediation from Meta Inc., Facebook’s parent company, for the company’s role in Rohingya suffering and displacement. But in 2023, Sawyeddollah faced serious security risks at the refugee camp in Bangladesh because of his human rights work. In August 2024, Sawyeddollah was granted an exit visa from Bangladesh and granted a student visa to attend university in the USA, which is likely to have been made possible because of the huge publicity created by Write for Rights 2023.
“Write for Rights has not just amplified my voice; it has woven a tapestry of global support, solidarity and friendship, standing as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those committed to the cause of justice and human rights.”
Maung Sawyeddollah, Rohingya human rights activist and atrocity survivor