Amnesty International Ghana has taken a significant step towards strengthening media partnerships to enhance human rights advocacy in the country. In a meeting held on February 6, key editors from leading media houses engaged in discussions aimed at fostering collaboration, ensuring accurate reporting on human rights issues, and establishing a framework for sustained engagement.

At home, 32-year-old Ana da Silva Miguel is a singer and devoted mother to her two young children. But on TikTok she is better known as “Neth Nahara”, a fearless and fun social media influencer.

A professional musician, Maryia Kalesnikava has filled her life with music and art. She’s passionate about meeting people and learning from them, and dreams of a Belarus where everyone is respected and allowed to speak freely. 

When Tunisian president Kais Saied suspended parliament in July 2021, dismissed the prime minister, and seized control of the country citing emergency powers, Chaima was one of the first to publicly oppose him. Since he seized power, human rights in Tunisia are more fragile than ever. Freedom of expression is under attack. Military courts target critics of the government, and the legal system lacks independence.

Before his arrest, Ahmed was the last voice in the UAE providing the rest of the world with credible independent information about human rights abuses in the country. He regularly drew attention to the detention, torture, and unfair trials of dissenters. He spoke about problems with the judicial system and national laws that violate international laws.

Ana Maria is a loving mother. She enjoys attending concerts and cultural events with her daughter in Salvador, Brazil. But since the death of her son Pedro, Ana Maria feels that a part of her has been taken away.

Thulani Maseko was a loving father and husband. He was a committed member of the Methodist church, a devoted human rights defender, and an ally to LGBTI people.