"Write for Rights epitomizes what Amnesty International is all about – individuals helping other individuals, wherever they might be. It is a unique and extraordinary event that brings together millions of people in a bid to secure justice for men, women and children around the world," Amnesty International's Secretary General Salil Shetty said on the watchdog's website.
"The campaign is a great demonstration of the power of peaceful protest. A single voice may be stifled, but thousands of voices coming together can ensure they are heard," Shetty added.
The campaign, initiated in 2001, was designed to help 10 human rights activists from different countries suffering from torture, inhuman treatment and unfair detention. Human rights supporters from all over the world were called upon to sign petitions, write letters and post on social media to draw attention to the issue. The list of activists and issues supported by this year's campaign includes seeking the releases of Wikileaks' Chelsea Manning and Saudi Arabian pro-democracy activist Raif Badawi and demanding justice for victims of toxic gas in India.
This year's campaign will be launched on December 3 and will last for two weeks.
Amnesty International is a human rights watchdog established in 1961. With more than 3 million members globally, its mission is to draw attention to and put an end to human rights abuses.
