Write for Rights 2026

Sign an appeal, save a life

Five people, five official appeals from Amnesty International. Read the story, sign, or write a letter.

Marwa Arafa
Egyptian human rights activist Marwa Arafa has spent more than six years in prison because of her peaceful activism. Sign the petition and demand her immediate, unconditional release.
Marwa Arafa dedicated herself to helping some of Egypt’s most vulnerable children and their families. An Egyptian human rights activist, translator and mother, Marwa showed solidarity with detainees, spoke out against abuses facing children and helped families with the costs of prison visits.
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The facts and the request are the official words of Amnesty International; the greeting and closing are our standard wording.
Letter to the authoritiesDear authorities, Marwa Arafa dedicated herself to helping some of Egypt’s most vulnerable children and their families. An Egyptian human rights activist, translator and mother, Marwa showed solidarity with detainees, spoke out against abuses facing children and helped families with the costs of prison visits. In April 2020, Egyptian security forces raided the home where Marwa was staying and forcibly disappeared her for two weeks. She was later referred to trial on unfounded terrorism-related charges and has now spent more than six years in arbitrary detention solely because of her peaceful activism. If convicted, she could face life imprisonment. Sign the petition and call for the immediate and unconditional release of Marwa Arafa and the dropping of all charges against her. Yours sincerely, Letter of solidarityDear Marwa Arafa, We are writing from Lazio, Italy: we are thinking of you and will keep calling for justice.
Daria Egereva
Indigenous rights defender Daria Egereva could face up to 20 years in prison for her peaceful human rights work. Sign the petition calling on the Russian authorities to immediately release Daria.
Daria Egereva has spent her life protecting her people, culture and the environment. Born in Siberia, she is a proud member of the Selkup Indigenous people, a population of around only 3,500 people. Daria became a respected advocate for Indigenous rights and climate justice, working to protect Indigenous lands, languages and cultures.
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The facts and the request are the official words of Amnesty International; the greeting and closing are our standard wording.
Letter to the authoritiesDear authorities, Daria Egereva has spent her life protecting her people, culture and the environment. Born in Siberia, she is a proud member of the Selkup Indigenous people, a population of around only 3,500 people. Daria became a respected advocate for Indigenous rights and climate justice, working to protect Indigenous lands, languages and cultures. Friends describe her as warm, sociable and deeply compassionate. She loves reading and walking outdoors. She often speaks fondly of growing up surrounded by forests, where she gathered berries with her family. Sign the petition demanding Daria’s immediate and unconditional release. Yours sincerely, Letter of solidarityDear Daria Egereva, We are writing from Lazio, Italy: we are thinking of you and will keep calling for justice.
Owen Chow
Owen Chow is facing more than 12 years in prison on charges including ‘conspiracy to commit subversion’ after standing in unofficial election “primaries”. Add your name to call for his immediate release.
Owen Chow believed he could help build a fairer society. Described by friends as adventurous and philosophical, Owen studied nursing, practises Tibetan Buddhism and enjoys photography, hiking and travelling.
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The facts and the request are the official words of Amnesty International; the greeting and closing are our standard wording.
Letter to the authoritiesDear authorities, Owen Chow believed he could help build a fairer society. Described by friends as adventurous and philosophical, Owen studied nursing, practises Tibetan Buddhism and enjoys photography, hiking and travelling. At the age of 15, he joined his first pro-democracy march. Years later, despite growing restrictions on political freedoms in Hong Kong, Owen took part in unofficial “primaries” aimed at selecting candidates for upcoming elections. Add your name and call on the Hong Kong authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Owen Chow. Yours sincerely, Letter of solidarityDear Owen Chow, We are writing from Lazio, Italy: we are thinking of you and will keep calling for justice.
Ruth López
Lawyer and human rights defender Ruth López is a prisoner of conscience. Add your name to call for her immediate and unconditional release.
Ruth López has dedicated her life to defending justice. A lawyer, teacher and human rights defender, Ruth has spent years speaking out against corruption and human rights abuses in El Salvador. She also mentored young lawyers and activists, believing that accountability and the rule of law matter.
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The facts and the request are the official words of Amnesty International; the greeting and closing are our standard wording.
Letter to the authoritiesDear authorities, Ruth López has dedicated her life to defending justice. A lawyer, teacher and human rights defender, Ruth has spent years speaking out against corruption and human rights abuses in El Salvador. She also mentored young lawyers and activists, believing that accountability and the rule of law matter. But defending human rights has become increasingly dangerous. Add your name and call on the Salvadoran authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Ruth López and drop all charges against her. Yours sincerely, Letter of solidarityDear Ruth López, We are writing from Lazio, Italy: we are thinking of you and will keep calling for justice.
Rokiatou Doumbia
In August, Rokiatou Doumbia was sentenced to ten years imprisonment, including seven years to be served in prison and three years suspended, after speaking out about rising living costs in Mali. Sign the petition to call for her immediate and unconditional release.
Rokiatou Doumbia didn’t just speak about hardship – she worked to help people through it. A business owner, activist and social media influencer, she created an association to help women start small businesses and organized food distributions for people in need.
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The facts and the request are the official words of Amnesty International; the greeting and closing are our standard wording.
Letter to the authoritiesDear authorities, Rokiatou Doumbia didn’t just speak about hardship – she worked to help people through it. A business owner, activist and social media influencer, she created an association to help women start small businesses and organized food distributions for people in need. Through TikTok, where she became known as “Rose Poivron” (“Bell Pepper Rose”), she also gave thousands of people a place to speak openly about daily hardships and rising food prices. Rokiatou Doumbia used social media to help her community. Now she is in detention for speaking out. Add your name today. Yours sincerely, Letter of solidarityDear Rokiatou Doumbia, We are writing from Lazio, Italy: we are thinking of you and will keep calling for justice.

Appeal of the week

Gaza: libertà per il dottor Hussam Abu Safiya

«Dr Abu Safiya has been held in solitary confinement since 3 June 2026, exceeding the 15-day limit set out by the Mandela Rules, a condition that constitutes a violation of the prohibition of torture.»Source: amnesty.it (opens in a new tab)

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