HUMAN rights group Amnesty International has launched a global “Write for Rights” campaign to help people facing human rights abuses around the world.

The campaign will involve millions of letters and emails in support of nine individuals who have been persecuted, jailed or face human rights abuses for standing up for their rights.

Sacha Deshmukh, chief executive of Amnesty International UK, said: “Sending a letter or email might seem like a small act, but when sent in their thousands they can change lives: those in power are forced to take notice.”