Write for Rights
Celebrate International Human Rights Day by writing letters on behalf of prisoners of conscience
Location
Owl Acoustic Lounge
606 3rd Ave S
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0H4
Date
December 10, annually
What to Expect
Letter writing
Live music
Silent auction
Every year on Human Rights Day, Lethbridge and area community members come together to write letters on behalf of prisoners of conscience from all over the world.
We supply everything you need—paper, pens and postage—we just need you to come and write the letters! Never written a letter like this before? No problem, we can help!
There will be live music, a silent auction, and more! The event is FREE, open to the public, and for all ages. Bring a friend!
In 2022, we focus on 10 cases where Canada-wide and global activism can make a huge difference, right now. Join us to help bring international attention and solidarity to these cases. We know that together we can make a real difference in people’s lives.
In 2018, collectively we sent more than 5.9 million messages in support of women human rights defenders. In 2019, we sent support to youth around the world, including a Canadian case: Grassy Narrows youth. In 2021 we wrote in support of citizen journalists imprisoned for reporting on COVID-19.
Every year, the people whom our letters support tell us how much it means to them - we make a difference!
Project Outcomes:
1.
Free community event to grow our local community of human rights advocates and supporters.
2.
250+ letters written every event helping to raise awareness about prisoners of conscience and the importance of human rights.
3.
Annual fundraiser to help cover the costs associated with our monthly letter writing activities (postage, envelopes, paper, pens, etc).