Global Week of Action for Free All Political Prisoners and to Fight for Peoples’ Rights! - info

 

Across the globe, countless individuals—primarily rights defenders, activists, and leaders of national liberation movements—are unjustly detained for challenging the status quo. The persecution of these individuals is a core tactic used by authoritarian and imperialist states to suppress effective movements for change and self-determination. This Week of Action, connecting the International Day in Solidarity with Political Prisoners (December 3) and International Human Rights Day (December 10), is a strategically crucial period for global solidarity. This sustained mobilization bridges two vital concerns: it confirms that the quest for people’s rights is intrinsically linked to the struggle for the freedom of political prisoners. This is the moment to unleash a militant, unified front against repression. Our solidarity is our weapon; their freedom is our victory!

Events and actions will be called for between December 3 and December 10. Days of action can happen throughout whenever they are most relevant for the organizations involved, but the key mobilization days will be called from ILPS on the first and final day, International Day in Solidarity with Political Prisoners and International Human Rights Day. Types of activities can include: Protest mobilizations Photo actions with placards provided Educational discussions Film screenings Production of primers and other educational materials Shared prop – graphics, statements, brochures, etc. A Sign-on statement Social media coverage of mobilizations Other creative means to share the experiences of political prisoners and families of prisoners and victims of human rights violations