What we do
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Advocacy
We campaign tirelessly to hold governments accountable and secure fair trials or safe release for detainees. By engaging with international human rights bodies, legal teams, and activists, we apply pressure where it matters most. Our advocacy takes many forms, from challenging unlawful detentions in court to coordinating public petitions, protests, and media campaigns. Every action we take is aimed at ensuring that Guantanamo remains a political and moral issue that cannot be ignored.
Our advocacy efforts help dismantle the structures that allow indefinite detention to continue. By refusing to let these injustices fade into the background, we force decision-makers to confront the reality of Guantanamo and take action.
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Education
Public disengagement allows injustice to persist. We work to educate and empower individuals by ensuring that the truth about Guantanamo is known and understood. Through survivor testimonies, exhibitions, and media campaigns, we highlight the stories of those directly affected. We collaborate with universities, journalists, and human rights organisations to inform and inspire new generations of activists. Our educational programs challenge misinformation and encourage public pressure on decision-makers.
An informed public is a powerful force for change. By raising awareness and equipping people with knowledge, we ensure that Guantanamo’s injustices are neither ignored nor forgotten. Education transforms outrage into action, helping to build a movement that demands accountability and prevents history from repeating itself.
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APPG
We established the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Guantanamo to ensure that the UK takes an active role in securing justice for detainees. This cross-party group provides MPs and Lords with key evidence, expert briefings, and testimonies from former detainees and legal experts, ensuring that those in power remain informed and engaged.
By keeping Guantanamo on the UK’s political agenda, the APPG pushes for debates, policy proposals, and diplomatic action to drive meaningful change. Through sustained parliamentary engagement, we amplify international pressure on the US to close the prison, strengthening government accountability and ensuring that UK foreign policy aligns with fundamental human rights principles.
Get Involved
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Real change starts with sustained pressure. Our advocacy work ensures that Guantanamo remains a political and human rights priority. From campaigning for detainee releases to pressuring policymakers and amplifying survivor voices, advocacy is at the heart of what we do. Join us in taking action - your voice can make a difference.
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Every donation fuels our fight for justice, funding legal aid, advocacy efforts, public awareness campaigns, and direct support for former detainees. Beyond financial contributions, we also need specific items to help former detainees rebuild their lives - please contact us to find out what’s most needed. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference - help sustain the movement and be part of the change
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Public demonstrations send a powerful message: we will not stay silent. By attending vigils, protests, and rallies, you help keep Guantanamo in the public eye and pressure governments to act. Whether you're new to activism or a seasoned campaigner, standing with us in the streets shows solidarity with detainees and demands justice.
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MPs have the power to influence UK foreign policy and demand diplomatic action on Guantanamo. By writing to your representative, you help keep this issue on the agenda. We provide guidance and templates to make it easy—your letter could be the push that leads to real political change.