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Amnesty International
Presented by: Kristina Brady, Volunteer
Who Makes Up Amnesty International?
Republicans Democrats Teachers Doctors Lawyers Students
75% of the Activist Base are High School and College Students
Federal and State Employees Military Leaders CEO’s
Everyone
Amnesty International
Began in 1961 Noble Peace Prize in 1976 Research is the Core Competency Networks and the Volunteer Base are also Core
Competencies Largest Human Rights Organization in the World Research Utilized by Presidents, State Department,
United Nations, Lawyers, Educators, Local Newspapers etc.
What is Amnesty’s Mission?
We are people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work.
With more than 2.2 million supporters, activists and volunteers in over 150 countries, and complete independence from government, corporate or national interests, we work to protect human rights worldwide. Our vision is of a world in which every person - regardless of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity - enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.
What Does Amnesty International Use for Guidelines?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child
Same UDHR Principles Armed Conflict Child Soldiers Bonded and Exploitative Child Labor Child Trafficking
Convention on the Elimination on All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Discrimination Trafficking Education Voting
Many Other International Treaties
Community (Geographic/Economic)
International Community (All over the world through various campaigns) Stop Violence Against Women Campaign – Juarez, Mexico Darfur – Women, Refugees, Arms Trade, Displacement Child Soldiers – Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Prisoner’s of Conscience – Around the world, imprisoned based
on beliefs, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity United States
Detention Centers – Rights of Asylum Seekers, Torture Survivors etc.
Local Lobbying Representatives on Various Campaigns Hutto Detention Center – Vigils Letter Writing for Individuals at Risk Education on Various Campaigns and Human Rights Abuses Concert Tabling
Specific Services
Media/Public Relations Press Releases Letters to the Editor
Education Film Screenings Conferences Concert Tabling
Letter Writing - Release of Individuals at Risk Lobbying Local Representatives to Sign Bills
Commitment Levels and Needs
Daily, Weekly, Monthly as much or as little as your able
Focus on Specific Campaign(s) or Individuals at Risk Plan Film Screenings, Conferences or Educational
Discussions Focus on Amnesty’s National Priorities
Who can Serve and is any Training Required?
Who Can Serve? All Ages can serve There is a Children’s Campaign
Training Required? Most Information Provided on Website Trainers and Staff are Available
Sharing of Gospel? How are the Needs of Those Serviced Met?
Sharing of Gospel Amnesty does not support any form of religion or
faith but does partner with many churches across the country
There is an annual Faith in Action Campaign If you’re hosting an event you can share the
Gospel
How are needs of those serviced met? Behind the scenes through letter writing, media
outreach/PR, educating communities on issues and lobbying representatives
Measures of Success
Freed Individuals at Risk Representatives Signing onto Bills Media Coverage of Events Articles in the Newspaper Educating the Public Adding More Members
What has Happened in the Lives of Volunteers?
Increased Awareness of Global Community Made Individuals Research and Reach a Stance on
Key Issues Set the Course of a Career Path
Public Policy Law Non-Profit within and without the U.S. Entrepreneurship
Grew in Leadership Ability, Communication Skills and Confidence
Realization that One Person Can Make a Difference
Program Ideas
Start an Amnesty Group at the Church Use Amnesty as a Base and Organize a Peace and
Social Justice Committee Host a Human Rights (HR) Film Night for the Local
and Church Community Amnesty can provide films, books, letters, petitions
and contacts with other organizations Pick a Specific Individual at Risk and Have the
Church Write on It Pick a Specific Country for the Church to Focus on Engage the Youth in Letter Writing and Invite other
Youth Organizations Utilize the Research for other Service Activities
Helpful Websites
Amnesty International USA, http://www.amnestyusa.org/
Amnesty International (Global Website), http://www.amnesty.org/
Amnesty International (Local Website), Save Darfur,
http://www.savedarfur.org/content Invisible Children,
http://www.invisiblechildren.com/home.php