Amnesty International Australia

Jaggit Singh | Posted on 10 March 2012, 11:29AM | Report comment

We all are living in a beautiful world but there is still injustice. Please support or be a supporter. We want PEACE,JUSTICE, EQUALITY and FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RIGHTS. Joint,Unite,Combine and we can have a BETTER WORLD.
Thankyou

Andrew Lohmeyer | Posted on 31 December 2011, 01:22PM | Report comment

I was thinking of dropping out of Amnesty International because I like the organic nature of Getup type sites. It was reassuring to see your principals set out and I hope you continue to seek justice for the little people, the ones who have no media coverage, voice or power.

Tamara Pinter | Posted on 28 December 2011, 11:05PM | Report comment

Every person has a right to be heard, to voice their opinions, but with saying that, when someones opinion or their feelings that they are conveying intentionally inflict pain amongst others and creates turmoil and animosity within a community, it becomes unlawful (in my opinion anyway). Amnesty International allows ordinary people who have a vision/dream to make a change in the world. I’m almost 18 and from the first time i watched the news i’ve wanted to leave my mark on the world, to change it somehow, but i always thought that to be only a dream something unachievable and naive. but i stumbled across amnesty international and although i am not completely recognised i’m still making a change amongst the world. my signing on a petition can help save innocent peoples lives and in knowing that i achieve a sense of self worth knowing that i along with millions of others are making a change even if it is only subtle. amnesty isn’t just changing peoples lives and freeing people wrongly sentenced in jail, it also allows people like me to feel like we are leaving our mark upon the world. and in my opinion no amount of money or words can accentuate how much appreciation and love i hold in my heart for amnesty international.

kathryn pearson | Posted on 27 December 2011, 02:18PM | Report comment

A fantastic video - and great to be a part of Amnesty. I’ve been a member for over 25 years.

Rosemary Walters | Posted on 23 December 2011, 08:39PM | Report comment

This year I watched a DVD called The Green Mile. It was about prisoners and their guards on death row. It showed the disgusting realities of the electric chair. It was also very human and inspiring and moving.

Rosemary Walters | Posted on 23 December 2011, 08:36PM | Report comment

I’m inspired by the refugees and migrants that I meet in the community. They are so positive, so appreciative of living in a free country and, despite some awful experiences in their pasts, they try hard to build a new life, often contributing a lot to their new country. I’m lucky to know them and I wish that all countries were places where people can live in safety and freedom.

Michael Wild | Posted on 23 December 2011, 07:53PM | Report comment

Yes it was a good video.  It’s a good thing I read the “what you are saying” section because that was the only reason I got to see it.

Dorelle Purcell | Posted on 23 December 2011, 10:04AM | Report comment

A wonderful video, thankyou. The inspiration for 2012 comes from the ordinary, persecuted people of our world who doggedly continue to fight for liberty : supported by Amnesty.  Dorelle

Kathy Montagna | Posted on 22 December 2011, 02:50PM | Report comment

A great tribute to the work of Amnesty.  Congratulations on all your successes and keep up the good work.  There is still much to be done and I am proud of and inspired by your efforts.  Happy birthday Amnesty International.

Russell Sullivan | Posted on 22 December 2011, 12:24PM | Report comment

Amnesty,
it is interesting that ‘death row’ as it is called is still inhabited by so many. Some say those their deserve it, this is dilemma of our society.
There are many causes and many champions, people choose their own for reasons that to others are often not understood, and possibly considered misguided or many other things.
Those of course who are considered ‘apathetic’, to borrow from an Aborignal custom traditional to Australia of ‘going walkabout’ that to the productive and production based ethos of ‘White Australia’ is a form of antithesis may have htere reasons.
Mental health, and the pace of modern life are inextricalby linked. Walkabout may be the place of safe haven from this modern world, once The Church was considered ‘sanctuary’ even that tradition is hollow as acts such as violence in Mosques shown throughout The Middle East has illustrated.
So perhaps modernity will find an ‘Aboriginal Sanctuary’ where The Walkabout poses the only sanctuary from this productive and production based ethos.
The world is changing, being driven by many unseen forces.
Where then in the future does Amnesty see these modern aborigines??

Continue your good work.

Louise | Posted on 22 December 2011, 10:48AM | Report comment

Thanks Amnesty,  I am so proud to be a part of this.

Nasuven Enares | Posted on 21 December 2011, 11:50PM | Report comment

I was so pleased that I won a scholarship in 2011 to attend the 50year Amnesty International Conference in Brisbane. I knew Amnesty did a lot of good work for
Human Rights throughout the world, however didn’t know to what extent.

I am amazed at the commitment and drive that Amnesty portrays in helping people by solving injustices and persuing governments to address issues that breach Human Rights.

The volunteers also do a tremendous job.

Jennifer Johnston | Posted on 21 December 2011, 11:21PM | Report comment

Watch the video, I don’t have enough words to do justify what Amenesty does, all I know is that we shouldn’t have the need for this sort of organisation, human rights should be a given not rationed to a few of us, so appreciate what you have.  There is no one special event that has touched me it is everything that has unfolded particularly this year and terrible as it has been to watch the violation of human rights perhaps now we won’t be so complacent to the blight of others because we can’t say we didn’t know it was happening.

crolen10 | Posted on 21 December 2011, 08:45PM | Report comment

Wow, I am so proud to be involved in an organisation that is very clear in it’s commitment to fight for the rights of those that are most disadvantaged and marginalised in our socieities.  Thanks Amnesty for all you’ve done and continue to do :)

MyLatte | Posted on 21 December 2011, 06:37PM | Report comment

Beautiful and inspiring. This makes me proud to be a supporter of this organisation and motivates me to do more work in 2012.

Keep up the good work.

Marg. Mills | Posted on 21 December 2011, 10:06AM | Report comment

Thanks for great video, a reminder of the
ongoing fight for the rights and dignity of
all of us. Proud to be a small part.
Keep up the good work Amnesty.

Charles Morris | Posted on 21 December 2011, 09:57AM | Report comment

Thank you Amnesty for enlightening us on the plight of people in the rest of the world and those here in Australia. Your video was was very moving and high lighted how much more needs to be done on the planet. You have my continued support for the liberation of a huge group of humanity. Well done!

Colleen Thorp | Posted on 21 December 2011, 09:13AM | Report comment

inspiring and humbling…I am proud to be an Amnesty Supporter…Happy Birthday Amnesty!

Anthony | Posted on 20 December 2011, 10:42PM | Report comment

I’ve just had a really good cry. Really good. Beautiful. So moving. Perfect music. Reminds me of U2.
Lest we forget;
“963 million people go to bed hungry every night.”

“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.” Nelson Mandela.
That could be a motto for Occupy.

May we all keep our candles burning.

Luis A Prenda | Posted on 20 December 2011, 10:14PM | Report comment

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012 for
every Amnesty International.