Amnesty International Australia

Our Work

• Refugees’ rights Millions of people flee persecution in their homelands each year.
• Indigenous rights Promoting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples' worldwide.
• Weapons and rights Keeping the the world's weapons out of the wrong hands.

• Countries in crisis We're always ready to act in situations of human rights crises worldwide.
• Demand dignity Human rights are the key to releasing people from the trap of poverty.
• Individuals at risk Defending individuals at risk is at the heart of Amnesty's work.

• Torture and terror Each year numerous people are kidnapped, detained and tortured.
• Violence against women Every day, across the world, thousands of women are abused.
• End the death penalty The death penalty is cruel and inhuman. We are opposed to its use.

• Our successes Here's where the hard work, the research, the campaigning and the letter writing pays off. Every year survivors of human rights abuses thank us for our work. They show that together, we make a difference. Read More

Get Involved

• Take action online Take action now and make a difference to those who need it.
• Take action locally Find out what Amnesty groups are doing in your area.
• Donate Give what you can. We'll promise to spend your money wisely.

• Work with us Turn your passion for human rights into a career with us.
• Become a member Join us and stand up against human rights abuses.
• Interns and volunteers Use your skills and knowledge to promote human rights.

• School action Get your school involved in our campaigns to help achieve change.
• Raise funds Support human rights by organising your own fundraising activity.
• Leave a legacy Bequests help us plan more effectively for future campaigns

About

• About us Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people campaigning to protect human rights.
• Our history How we started
• Frequently asked questions In response to requests for more information about who we are and what we do, we have provided the following answers to commonly asked questions.
• What are human rights? Human rights are the basic freedoms and protections that people are entitled to simply because they are human beings.
• Organisational plans Our Global Vision Statement underpins the work of the entire worldwide movement of Amnesty International, and provides a framework for the operation of all Amnesty International Sections.
• Annual reports Our report on the state of the world's human rights highlights the impact of the economic crisis and calls for a new deal to go hand-in-hand with the financial solutions currently being developed by world leaders.
• Financial reports We reached new milestones in the 2010 financial year with our key fundraising, human rights campaigning and awareness raising activities.
• Governance Learn how the global democratic movement of Amnesty International works behind the scenes.
• Research and reports This website contains news; features; actions; video and audio; information about countries, campaigns and issues.

Media

• News releases We believe human rights abuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere. Our research and analysis informs public debate on a range of international and domestic issues.
• Contact our media team Amnesty International Australia is part of a global moment defending human rights and can assist journalists with enquiries on international and Australian issues.
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