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In a new wave of activism, people around the world are rising up, taking action and calling for change. Read their stories

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December 12, 2018

What are human rights?

December 11, 2018

This year’s epic human rights wins

December 6, 2018

The women human rights activists risking everything to make a stand

Illustrations to UDHR Articles

December 3, 2018

Older activists and their messages to the younger generation

October 19, 2018

“We are willing to risk everything to defend our homes and land”

August 8, 2018

The fearless young leaders the world needs right now

August 2, 2018

Defending human rights is the right thing to do

LGBT rights activists shout slogans during a march on July 1, 2018 in Istanbul, after Turkish authorities banned the annual Gay Pride Parade for a fourth year in a row. - Around 1,000 people gathered on a street near Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square where organisers wanted to originally hold the parade, an AFP photographer said. Police warned activists to disperse but used rubber bullets against some who tried to access Istiklal Avenue.

July 13, 2018

This is how human rights activism changes lives

LGBTI activists from Asia.

February 14, 2018

Pride and Prejudice: Valentine’s Day for LGBTI activists in Asia

Preservation Hall Jazz Band take part in Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds#GiveAHome event in New Orleans.

December 8, 2017

30 times hope overcame fear this year

Gender queer bodybuilder Sui-fung Law, who campaigns for transgender rights in Hong Kong.

November 24, 2017

Bodybuilding and bikinis: The Hong Kong athlete fighting for transgender equality