Your words are powerful.

'Letters from Amnesty supporters ... were really powerful and helped me to stay strong. They protected us because the authorities knew thousands of people were watching'.

Fred Bauma, pro-democracy activist in Democratic Republic of Congo.

it only takes a few minutes to write a letter or postcard but for someone enduring prison or torture just for protesting peacefully; or someone fighting forced eviction, or for refugees left in limbo it can provide the strength to carry on.

A message of solidarity tells someone like Fred, they're not along It lets their abusers know the world is watching.

There are lots of ways to help:

Find out more about this year's campaign

This year's ten case studies - learn about them here

Get started

If you live in Stratford and you'd like to join us come along to our monthly letter writing session at the Falcon Hotel (Ely Street entrance) on Thursday December 7th between 10 a.m. and 12 and find out more or come along to our monthly meeting at The Friends Meeting House, 37 Maidenhead Road at 7.00.

Download the campaign booklet (PDF)

Send a message online

We look forward to seeing you.