Every day, people around the world face violations of their internationally protected human rights simply for speaking out, defending their communities, or exercising their fundamental freedoms. While these situations can feel overwhelming, there are meaningful ways to take action.
The TRUSU Amnesty Urgent Actions Program is one of those ways.
Through this initiative, the TRUSU Equity Committee responds to 26 urgent human rights cases identified by Amnesty International by writing advocacy letters every 2 weeks to governments and decision-makers around the world. These letters call for immediate action to protect individuals at risk and uphold internationally recognized human rights. Together with millions of people participating in Amnesty International’s global movement, these collective actions have helped secure justice, protection, and freedom for countless individuals.
Come see the work we’ve been doing
Visit the Equity Committee at our Amnesty Urgent Action outreach table to learn about the human rights cases we’ve responded to throughout the Fall 2026 semester. Explore the letters we’ve written, discover the stories behind each case, learn about successful outcomes from past urgent actions, and speak with committee members about why these issues matter.
We’ll also show you how you can participate yourself. Whether you’ve never written an advocacy letter before or you’re interested in becoming more involved in human rights work, we’ll walk you through the process and show you how simple it is to take action.
Drop by for a few minutes or stay for a conversation. Learn about the human rights violations we’ve addressed this past semester, discover how collective action creates real change, and find out how you can become part of Amnesty International’s global movement for justice.
To explore all of the cases addressed through the TRUSU Amnesty Urgent Action Program, visit our Amnesty Urgent Action webpage.