As Scotland prepares for the independence referendum, we're asking Scottish groups to contact their MP and MSPs to make sure that regardless of their position on the referendum, they stand for human rights.

The April 2014 newsletter for local, student and youth Amnesty groups. This edition covers local Amnesty group activities

Two lesson plans using images, role-play, peer assessment and persuasive writing to introduce students to the current issue of women's rights in Egypt.

Liu Xia, a poet, artist and human rights defender, has been under illegal house arrest in Beijing since 2010, when her husband was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Youth Urgent Action Network members should use this resource to support Liu Xia.

We've teamed up with theatre company Ice and Fire to script the stories of real Afghan women defending human rights. This downloadable guide introduces their stories and shows you how to stage your own performance of Even if we lose our lives.

A checklist of everything you need to put on your own Secret Policeman's Ball at your uni or college.

The third anniversary of the Syria conflict will act as a grim reminder to the world of its failure to stop the suffering. We need to make sure that we use this opportunity to demonstrate to world leaders that they need to do more.

This month we are focusing on women's rights in Afghanistan, ensuring women human rights defenders receive the support and protection they need.

Mark the third anniversary of the start of the conflict in Syria by taking part in a demonstration of solidarity with ordinary Syrian people.

Take action for two individuals who have been tortured: Darius Evangelista from the Philippines and Miriam Lopez from Mexico.