Amnesty International

Greeting Task:

Pair share/write down what you already know about Amnesty International

'It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.' Chinese proverb

Key Areas of Amnesty Focus

Amnesty International focuses on protecting ALL human beings in line with The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

What are Human Rights?

TASK: In 2 minutes jot down as many Human Rights as you can

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

PDF link to Human Rights

Amnesty International Monthly Campaigns

We have written letters, signed petitions, issued urgent actions, demonstrated outside courtrooms and embassies, launched hard-hitting media campaigns and lobbied officials directly. More recently, we have embraced the opportunities offered by social media and mobile communications.

YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Video: You are powerful

Key Areas of Focus....Arms tradeChild soldiersDeath penaltyFreedom of expressionHuman rightsModern slaveryPoverty and human rightsPrimary educationPrisoners of conscienceRefugees and asylumSexuality rightsTortureTraveller, Gypsy and Roma rightsWomen's rightsWorker's rightsTeachRights

Does it make a difference?"Phoning the police, faxing a protest, signing a postcard - all these things make a difference because they send a clear message... I believe that the phone calls to the police in Zimbabwe during my arrest saved me from torture and rape..." Jenni Williams, WOZA

"My father, Fela Kuti, was released from prison in 1986 after Amnesty International took him on as a prisoner of conscience. So I am one of the thousands of people whose life has been directly affected by Amnesty's work." Femi Kuti

"I owe my life to Amnesty International... Now I am dedicating that life to campaigning against the death penalty and raising awareness about human rights." Hafez Ibrahim

What is Write for Rights? Once a year, Amnesty International askssupporters to send greetings cards withmessages of support to people all aroundthe world who have suffered humanrights abuses.

A card or a letter with a friendly messagecan give someone hope and make themfeel less alone. Many letters arriving atonce can also make governments andpeople pay attention to people beingtreated unfairly. That is why every cardor letter you send is important.

Governments have the power to help thepeople you’ll read about in this booklet –so let’s ask them to do something.

“How wonderful is it that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~Anne Frank

Letters Video

Video Case Study

Video Case Study

Guidelines for WritingGUIDELINESThere are TWO things YOU can do….

1.Send a friendly solidarity message (card or creative action)

2.Write an appeal to a government.

Please follow the suggestions given with each case.

You can put your name and school’s address on the letter/card.

Countesthorpe College, Winchester Road, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR, UK.

Amnestea Tuesday 20th December in 16+ Open Area

Come along, donate and support.

Organise a tutor group BAKE OFF and raise money for Amnesty!

Donate or ask a business to donate cake, sweets, tea, coffee etc.

Enrichment Opportunity

Amnesty International Want to add more to your university application form or CV? Want to develop your team work and communication skills?Want to campaign for social change?Want to protect Human Rights? Want to make a difference to the world we live in?

If you answered yes to any of the above, please attend an Amnesty International Meeting on Wednesday 18th January 1.15-1.45pm in HU6.

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Any queries please see/email Bally Lail or Jenny Osborne in Humanities

www.amnesty.org.uk