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About Me

Amnesty International (AI) is that critical voice - independent from government, corporate or national interests - that works to protect human rights worldwide. Founded in 1961, AI now has more than 1.8 million members from over 150 countries around the world. Amnesty International has campaigned successfully for the International Criminal Court, a UN Treaty against Torture and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Because of youth activists: Prisoners of conscience have been released. Death sentences have been commuted. Torturers have been brought to justice. Governments have been persuaded to change their laws and practices.
From inspiring stories of progress at local and national levels, Amnesty International is driving change on the global stage, making an impact on policy, practice and international decision-making.
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My Interests

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I'd like to meet:

You and everyone else who's interested in Human Rights, who believes in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and wants to take action. This online space is created for young activists to meet, educate themselves, and discuss human rights issues. Please feel free to comment on the blog entries with your own opinions and discuss freely, and respectfully, with others.

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Amnesty at Your School
At hundreds of schools, colleges and universities across the country, student groups meet regularly to write letters and organize actions on behalf of victims of human rights violations. Look up existing groups (Your school might already have one!) or start a group.

Be a Volunteer
Amnesty International is a grassroots movement, whose work is carried in large part by volunteers. Find out how you can volunteer with Amnesty to fight for LGBT rights, women's human rights or human rights and the environment today

Movies:

We support many movies promoting Human Rights such as Lord of War, Iron Jawed Angels, Chasing Freedom, Invisible Soldiers, Born into Brothels, Iraq for Sale, and The Exonerated. If you are interested in having a Film Festival in your community or on your campuse, we can provide guidelines and films! Head over to the On Campus Film Festival site for more information.

Heroes:

Martin Luther King, Ghandi, Thich Nhat Hahn, our student activists, volunteers, office staff, and many others who have dedicated their lives and careers to protecting human rights.

My Blog

Meet the National Youth Advisory Committee

There are quite a few acronyms in AIUSA, many of which are probably mysterious. If you are under the age of 25 and a member of Amnesty International USA, this one shouldn't be. We are the NYAC, or the...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:27:00 PST

Youth Activists

As my time at Amnesty International comes to an end I would like to reflect on all the things I learned this semester. The interaction that I have had with student groups and young Amnesty membe...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:19:00 PST

Global Write-a-Thon

In observance on Human Rights Day (Dec. 10th), many local and campus Amnesty chapters will be participating in a Global Write-A-Thon event. In the days leading up to Human Rights Day, there will be a...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:08:00 PST

What do you believe in?

What kind of America do you believe in? It seems like a simple question. When I posed the question to my friends they gave me a variety of answers about what the responsibilities of the government sho...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:38:00 PST

Want Fries With That?

The recently released movie FAST FOOD NATION, which is based on the book and screenplay of Eric Schlosser, does more than simply provide a behind-the-scenes look at fast food restaurants within the U...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:23:00 PST

16 Days for Stop Violence Against Women

Many women live with indescribable fear when walking out their front door each morning. Fears of being raped or becoming the victim of a violent crime plague their lives. Women are experiencing these ...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:28:00 PST

Bad Tasting O.J. and the Need for SVAW Campaiging

I was totally offended when I found out about a potential new book by and TV interview with O.J. Simpson concerning how he would have killed his deceased ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, if he had 'actu...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:27:00 PST

National Week of Student Action Topic Winner!!!!

The votes are in and we have a winner for the National Week of Student Action (NWSA). This year's topic is Make Some Noise: Save Darfur. Over 1, 500 people voted to help choose this year's theme. Duri...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 10:00:00 PST

Universal Children's Day

Universal Children's Day, held on November 20th, is a day to remember the importance of children's welfare throughout the world. It also celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:02:00 PST

Letter Writing for Human Rights

Amnesty International began in 1961 through letter-writings for appeals to stop human rights abuses around the world. On May 28, 1961, British lawyer Peter Benenson published an article called "...
Posted by My Human Rights Space on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:55:00 PST