The Paris Agreement is our global plan to limit climate change. At COP30 in Brazil, 194 countries renewed their commitment. Now it is time to act faster and stronger. #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement

Seventeen civilians were killed in a military drone strike. Civilians must never be targets. A transparent investigation is needed, those responsible must be held accountable, and families must receive full support. Justice cannot wait. #ProtectCivilians #HumanRights

Under President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government has continued to tighten control and restrict basic freedoms. Crackdowns on free expression, peaceful assembly, and civil society have deepened, raising serious concerns about human rights protections. #HumanRights

South Sudan faces a growing risk of serious violence as fighting increases in Northern Jonglei and other areas. Civilians are in danger and need urgent protection. All sides must respect international law and stop harming people. #SouthSudan #Protect

From activists to journalists, many people face danger when their personal data is exposed. Privacy protects safety and freedom. On Data Privacy Day, we remind governments and companies that protecting data means protecting lives. #DataPrivacy

Millions of lives were lost because hatred was allowed to grow unchecked. Survivors remind us why remembering matters. On this day, we honor the victims and promise to stand against hatred, discrimination, and violence everywhere. #HolocaustRemembrance

In many villages, families still rely on dangerous fuels that harm their health. When clean energy arrives, children breathe better and communities grow stronger. On this day, we call for clean energy that protects people and the planet. #CleanEnergy

In conflict zones, children often study in tents or abandoned buildings, holding onto education as their only hope for the future. On the International Day of Education, we stand for every child’s right to learn safely and freely. Education changes lives and protects futures. #EducationDay

Climate impacts are hitting home. Along with rising food and health costs, the climate crisis is pushing home insurance rates higher. This is a clear warning. We need real climate solutions now. #ClimateAction #CostOfClimate

Three months into the so called ceasefire, Palestinians in Gaza are still suffering. Homes are collapsing, and parents are struggling to keep children warm in tents. The crisis continues and the world must not stay silent. #Gaza #HumanRights

Access to the internet is essential for protecting human rights. During protests, internet shutdowns stop people from finding safe routes, reaching emergency help, and sharing critical information. Cutting communication puts lives at risk and silences voices when they need to be heard most.

Heatwaves and bushfires like those expected this week in Australia are not random. They are the result of climate inaction. With 2024 and 2025 among Australia’s hottest years on record, nature is sending a clear warning. It is time to put real climate action first. #climate

Resilience helps people and nature recover after crises. It is the forest growing back after fire, reefs surviving bleaching, crops enduring drought, and countries standing together in solidarity. Resilience gives hope for a stronger future. #Resilience

The International Court of Justice will soon begin hearings in an important genocide case against Myanmar. While Rohingya communities continue to suffer serious abuses, the world must stay firm in seeking justice and ending impunity. Accountability is essential for dignity.

The fossil fuel industry keeps growing even as leaders promise to move away from coal oil and gas. This fuels climate harm and hurts communities. Real climate action means ending fossil fuels and choosing clean energy now. #ClimateAction

Borders are more than lines on a map. They are shaped by power and inequality. Systemic racism deeply influences today’s migration and asylum systems, deciding who is welcomed and who is denied safety and dignity. This injustice must be challenged.

When Asha lost her sight as a child, books disappeared from her life. Learning Braille gave her independence again and opened the door to education. On World Braille Day, we remember that access to information is a right for everyone, including people with visual disabilities. #WorldBrailleDay

Now is the time to stand up against oppression, lies, and violence. When people choose truth and fairness, real change becomes possible. With courage and unity, we can protect dignity, defend rights, and build a more just world for everyone. Every voice matters.

As we welcome the new year, we stand with hope and determination. AWB remains committed to defending human rights, protecting dignity, and amplifying silenced voices. May this year bring justice, solidarity, and real change for all.

🇧🇷Justiça para Itaki Yanomami, assassinado por garimpeiros. Proteção para a Amazônia já! 🇪🇸Justicia para Itaki Yanomami, asesinado por mineros ilegales. ¡Protección para la Amazonía ya!

When war breaks families, when storms destroy homes, it is people not politics that help each other survive. Solidarity means recognizing that our struggles are connected. Today, we stand with every community fighting for justice, safety and equality. #HumanSolidarityDay

Gender based violence is a national crisis in South Africa. Women For Change sparked a national conversation through courage, protest, and survivor voices, leading to GBV being declared a national disaster in 2025. The fight is not over. Read more: zurl.co/xanBF

Migrants leave home because they have no choice. Many risk their lives and still face detention, abuse, and discrimination. Behind every journey is a family and a dream. We call for safety, dignity, and respect for all people on the move. #MigrantsDay

Art is not just expression. It is resistance. At the Global Artivism Convening, artists used film, writing, and storytelling to challenge injustice and protect history. Resistance is writing. Resistance is film. Resistance is showing up. Read more: zurl.co/RcK77

Gender based violence is rising in Argentina. New legislators taking office on December 10 have a chance to strengthen protections and prevent more harm. Action is urgently needed. #WomenRights

The Cuban government must stop targeting women human rights defenders, journalists and activists. This institutional gender based violence must be exposed and condemned. Women deserve safety and respect. #WomenRights

We send our condolences to the families of the residents, workers and firefighters who lost their lives in the Tai Po fire, and we hope all injured people recover soon. Hong Kong authorities should carry out a transparent investigation. #ProtectCivilians

The Cambodian government is not giving enough help to the hundreds of thousands of migrant workers who have returned from Thailand after the recent tensions. Many families came back with no money, no jobs and no support. They deserve safety, assistance and respect, not neglect. #HumanRights

Every person deserves safety, dignity and freedom but in Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar and many other places, people are being denied even the right to live. Today is not a celebration, but a reminder of the work still left to do. Human rights belong to all of us, not just to those with power. #HumanRights

Corruption takes medicine from hospitals and futures from children. In many places, families must pay bribes for basic services. When leaders misuse power, ordinary people suffer. Today, we call for transparency and accountability. #AntiCorruption #InternationalAntiCorruptionDay

We need minerals for phones and clean energy, but people and the environment should not pay the price. Governments must protect communities, enforce safe working conditions and ensure responsible mining. #ClimateJustice

We know what helps the planet heal. Restoring nature, reducing pollution and shifting to clean energy makes communities stronger and safer. Real change starts when we act together. #ProtectOurPlanet

Volunteers are the first to help and the last to leave. From Sudan to the Philippines, their courage supports people when systems fail. Today, we honour everyone who chose compassion over comfort. #VolunteerDay #PeoplePower

🎥 Activists Without Borders Film Festival 2025 - What an inspiring weekend it was! This weekend, we came together in Reading, United Kingdom, to celebrate extraordinary storytelling and impactful activism. Read more: activistswithoutborders.org.uk/activists-wi...

As #COP30 comes to an end, Activists Without Borders urges governments to honour their international commitments: - Take immediate action. - Safeguard the fundamental rights of all environmental defenders who stand on the front lines of protecting our planet. #COP30 #ClimateJustice

The wait is over - it’s happening today. Sixteen powerful films, more than thirty impact awards, and filmmakers from eight countries. Sparking conversations, building connections, and celebrating stories that inspire change. 🎬 Activists Without Borders Film Festival #awbff #filmfestival

This weekend, our short film 'Everybody’s Garden' will be part of the main screening at the @activistswb.bsky.social Film Festival in Reading. 🎬🎉 The project, led by Dr Karis Jade Petty, is making heritage more inclusive for sight-impaired visitors. 🎥 Watch the full video: youtu.be/P29rXlRnZXM

As #COP30 begins, we are reminded that real climate action cannot exist without protecting nature. When we safeguard biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, we strengthen our communities, reduce climate impacts, and support both people and the planet. #climatejustice

In one country last year, nearly 70 % of women said they feared going out after sunset due to gender-based violence. On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we call for urgent action to make every place safe for women and girls. #JusticeForWomen

washing away the land, polluting water and soil, and making it harder for people to grow food or find clean drinking water. None of this is their fault. It is the result of climate change caused by others. We call on the world to act with urgency. #climatejustice

COP30 has officially begun in Belém, Brazil. This is an important moment for the world to move forward with ending the use of fossil fuels while protecting human rights and supporting a fair and just transition for everyone. #COP30 #EndFossilFuels

In 2024, refugee children in Europe were banned from using their native languages in class,just when they needed support most. On the International Day for Tolerance, we remind everyone that acceptance, understanding and inclusion are human rights, not favours. #ToleranceDay

🎬 AWB Film Festival 2025 Exposing human rights violations, environmental issues, and movements for social change via powerful visual storytelling. 🎥 310 submissions from 64 countries! 🎞️ Over 15 films will be screened, with additional screenings and online events taking place throughout 2026.

Sudan is facing the world’s largest displacement and hunger crisis. Millions have lost their homes, 20,000 people flee every day, and over 30M need urgent aid. Half of all children are at risk. Sudan needs our support now. Please share, donate, and advocate in any way you can. #Sudan_War_Updates

Today we launch our Defending the Amazon Basin Environmental Activists campaign, as #COP30 begins in Belém, Brazil. With 146 defenders killed in 2025 - 80% in Latin America - will leaders act to protect those risking their lives for our planet? Follow our campaign to learn more.

End Fossil Fuel Era Unnatural disasters are stealing lives and fossil fuels are to blame. It is time to phase out fossil fuels fairly and urgently. Governments must lead the shift to clean renewable energy. #ClimateJustice #EndFossilFuels

In the Indian Ocean region, communities rebuilt after a tsunami picked up strength because early warnings failed to reach remote islands. On World Tsunami Awareness Day, we stand with coastal people at risk from disaster and demand better protection. #TsunamiAwareness

UN takes steps toward a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty. Set to begin in 2026, the treaty aims to strengthen global action against genocide, apartheid, extermination & enslavement. A pivotal chance to protect every human life.

Stop Targeting Civilians Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy system are destroying essential services and violating international law. Civilians must never be targets. #Ukraine

A UN report says France failed to protect unaccompanied migrant children, leaving many without food, shelter, or care. Every child deserves safety and protection, action is needed now. #France