How I joined Amnesty: As a donor & part of the Canberra letter writing group - My interests: The Right to Protest, Free Speech, Age of Criminal Responsibility , Refugee Rights

How I joined Amnesty: Regional Communications Representative - My interests: Rights of young people and minorities, historical elevated contributions, podcasting

How I joined Amnesty: 2019 as an ALC member - My interests: Refugee Rights, Leadership development, My New Neighbour Campaign

How I joined Amnesty: As the chair of our Youth Advisory Group - My interests: Youth participation and leadership, social media and event management

How I joined Amnesty: In 2020 as an activist in the ACT - My interests: Working as a part of the Amnesty team to end all forms of oppression & injustice

How I joined Amnesty: I joined the Wagga Wagga group in 2017, but have been a donor and supporter for 20 years My interests: Refugee rights, but also having impact to create a better, more just world.

How I joined Amnesty: In 2018 as an Activist in QLD. My interests: I am a lawyer, public policy and HR professional passionate about influencing law reform and policy to achieve justice outcomes. I enjoy solving issues and challenges in human rights (e.g., indigenous, refugee), public policy (e.g., children’s education, social), law (e.g., human rights law, family law) and sustainability (e.g., life below water, environmental ethics).

How I joined Amnesty: Originally hailing from Hong Kong, I embarked on my journey of activism in 2012 during the Anti-"National Education" Campaign. Following my relocation to Australia in 2014, with a base in Canberra, my dedication to the cause intensified during the Umbrella Revolution. As a committee member of Amnesty International, I proudly represent the organization's mission to advocate for human rights and social justice worldwide. My interests: Through my experiences, I have become acutely aware of the egregious human rights violations perpetuated by the CCP. This awareness has fuelled a deep commitment to champion the cause of freedom and justice. As a part of Amnesty International, I am wholeheartedly devoted to utilizing our collective efforts to shine a spotlight on injustices, mobilize communities, and effect positive change for those whose rights have been unjustly suppressed. I endeavour to make a meaningful impact by raising awareness, advocating for fair treatment, and empowering individuals to stand up against oppression.

How I joined Amnesty: An Amnesty member and convener of the Newcastle group - My interests: Empowering activists and creating spaces for activists to be a part of decision making and strategy

How I joined Amnesty: Long-time supporter of Amnesty - My interests: Supporting the work of Amnesty, especially working on issue based campaigns

How I joined Amnesty: The anti-apartheid movement in the 1980’s - My interests: Grassroots movement building, training & empowerment of activists, capacity building & strategic development

How I joined Amnesty: In 2015 as a member of the Eastern Suburbs Group in Sydney - My Interests: Governance, promoting human rights in schools, Raise the age

How I joined Amnesty: Long-time human rights activist.  My interests: Empowering and enabling activism movements, facilitating collaboration, leveraging lived experience, experiences in activism and diversity as a capability, accountability and speaking truth to power. 

How I joined Amnesty: Volunteer with the Amnesty Communications Team My interests: Youth representation & empowerment of youth voice surrounding human rights

How I became involved with Amnesty: As the president of my school Amnesty club.  My interests: Domestic social policy, international human rights law, and supporting youth movements

How I joined Amnesty: 2015 as member of the Gold Coast Group - My interests: The Community Is Everything Campaign, Leadership development, genuine Human Rights Impact

How I joined Amnesty: As a group member over 40 years ago - My interests: Relationship building, supporting and empowering local action groups

How I joined Amnesty: 1990’s through University - My interests: Supporting and developing activists, governance, leadership

How I joined Amnesty: Long term supporter and member of the Toowoomba action group - My interests: Educating local communities on Human Rights issues, growing and supporting our movement

How I joined Amnesty: As a group member then convener of the Brisbane City group - My interests: Supporting local activism, governance, contributing to human rights

How I joined Amnesty: As a Chermside group member in 2015.  My interests: Indigenous youth justice and supporting local activists

How I joined Amnesty: I became a member of Amnesty around 15 years ago when I joined my local community group. We were a group that was passionate about advocating for prisoners of conscience and for the rights of refugees. My interests: I’m interested in strengthening human rights advocacy in our region to create positive change and strengthen communities by improving access to rights and increasing social inclusion.

How I joined Amnesty: I found ALC through searching through the Amnesty Australia website and thought that it would such a great place to become an activist. My interests: Community engagement especially with children and youth, policies and understanding politics that help marginalized people's livelihood and empowering communities to make their voices heard.

How I joined Amnesty: In 2011 through a local group on the northside of Brisbane.
My interests are: Being with likeminded people who are activists. Getting involved in activism in Amnesty’s many campaigns.

How I Joined Amnesty: Volunteering at the action centre - My interests: Consensual advocacy, LGBTIQIA+, disability & social justice

How I joined Amnesty: Volunteer Event Coordinator - My interests: volunteer management, protesting, supporting and learning from local communities

How I joined Amnesty: As an activist through a friend - My interests: Women’s Rights and education, Climate and First Nations Justice

How I joined Amnesty: Adelaide University Amnesty Club - My interests: Engaging with & learning from different cultures, community engagement, equality, travel

How I joined Amnesty: Through Adelaide University Amnesty Club - My interests: Liberal democracy, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press

How I joined Amnesty: In Adelaide, South Australia after starting an activist group Adelaide for Assange My interests: Advocate for free speech, free press and protecting whistle-blowers.

How I joined Amnesty: during high school, and have since held a range of roles such as Board director, Branch Committee member, Tasmania Branch President, past member of a range of groups and networks, and current member of the North-West Tasmania group. My interests: growing and stabilising the Tasmanian ALC, to support and connect activists in Tasmania and provide clear strategic leadership for the region.

How I joined Amnesty: Through highschool - My interests: Growing our movement, mentoring, leadership development and governance

How I joined Amnesty: In South Australia on Refugee Rights - My interests: Making poverty history, Corporate Social Responsibility

How I joined Amnesty: Through the Nunawading Action Group - My interests: Grassroots movements, advocacy, leadership development & transparent governance

How I joined Amnesty: In 2017 as an ALC member - My interests: Governance, mental health, Disability Rights, Challenging Injustice

How I joined Amnesty: As a social media intern - My interests: Leadership development, mobilising, mentoring and governance

How I joined Amnesty: In 2018 as a member of the Individuals at Risk Network - My interests: Planning, grassroots movement building, supporting local activism

How I joined Amnesty: As an Intern in the Perth action centre - My interests: Youth leadership, national strategy and community engagement

How I joined Amnesty: Through the Footscray/Williamstown action group - My interests: Growing membership, governance reform, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

How I joined Amnesty: ALC member My interests: International and human right law, particularly the rights of refugees, LGBTQI+ individuals, those living with HIV/AIDS, and the right to privacy.