Urgent Action Network
We’re showing up to defend people and communities whose human rights are under immediate threat.
WHAT IS THE URGENT ACTION NETWORK?
Put simply, our collective action can save a life.
When a person’s human rights are under attack, our global movement responds. We write letters, make calls, and organize in our communities to press for urgent action.
Together, we’ve freed thousands of prisoners of conscience, driven systemic change, and advocated in solidarity with individuals at risk.
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It’s incredibly easy and impactful to complete an Urgent Action. Each case below contains situation details, local and international government officials to contact, and suggestions about what to write, say, or post online.
Every action we take is an expression of solidarity for people whose rights are violated.
People under immediate threat look to the Urgent Action Network to help. We show up when others won’t. You, alongside other supporters, are raising your voice as part of a collective moment for human rights. Our action is delivering hope and making change possible for people at risk.
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It takes all of us to defend human rights and secure justice so get involved!
The power of our movement lies within people like you choosing to speak out for human rights. Our impact is amplified when we bring people together to take action. See how you can mobilize your community and build a more just world:
Go further with the Urgent Action Network
Read our Urgent Action Network guide to learn more about this movement, our collective impact, and how you can deepen your support for human rights.
Discover resources for taking action
It’s as easy as ever to participate in Urgent Actions. Explore tools and resources for action — from templates for petitions and letters to unique ways to engage and tips for posting on social media.
Engage with our Educator’s Guide
Are you an educator looking for ways to connect your students in human rights? Download this free resource to encourage your students and school to participate in Urgent Actions.
FEATURED VICTORY
academic and author released FRom detention
Malian author and University of Bamako professor Etienne Sissoko was released on March 27, 2025, after spending one year in arbitrary detention for publishing a book critical of Mali’s economy. He was convicted of “harming the reputation of the state,” “defamation,” and “dissemination of false news disturbing the public peace.”
On April 10, 2025, in a meeting with new members of Mali’s National Human Rights Commission, the Minister of Justice displayed bags of correspondence and said, “I received more than 8,000 emails from Amnesty International calling for the release of one individual. It’s harassment.”
“Twelve months of confinement. Twelve months of silence, solitude, prayer, and writing. These months were more than a struggle—they were a pilgrimage: an inner journey toward endurance and listening. A journey to the place within where you learn not to betray what you believe is right, even in the darkest times. I am grateful to the national and international press; to friends, colleagues, comrades, and students who kept watch with dignity; and to human rights organizations—especially Amnesty International—and the individuals who demanded justice.”
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