The ways in which they carry out their work taken from http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/faq:
All our campaigning and research is fact based. Among the many activities we carry out, we:
*send experts to talk with victims
*observe trials
*interview local officials
*liaise with human rights activists
*monitor global and local media
*publish detailed reports
*inform the news media
*publicize our concerns in documents, leaflets, posters, advertisements, newsletters and websites
We help stop human rights abuses by mobilizing the public to put pressure on governments, armed political groups, companies and intergovernmental bodies via:
*public demonstrations
*vigils
*letter-writing campaigns
*human rights education
*awareness-raising concerts
*direct lobbying
*targeted appeals
*email petitions and other online actions
*partnerships with local campaigning groups
*community activities
*co-operation with student groups
They get most of their information through people communicating with them and wanting help for their issues.
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History and People
They started campaigning in 1961, with the start of "The Forgotten Prisoners". They currently have 2.2 million members over 150 countries all over the world. There are three committees that make up this organization: the International Executive Committee, the Secretary General, and the Senior Leadership Team.
The International Executive Committee is made of nine people who are elected democratically, and serve for up to three years. Their job is to lead, guide, and ensure that things are getting done and plans are being carried out.
The Secretary General is one person who develops and coordinates the plans to protect human rights.
The Senior Leadership Team is made of seven people currently. They are headed by the Secretary General. These guys work together to promote and carry out the plans to protect human rights. They are like the operational managers to all of the International Secretariat staff and volunteers.
For a complete history timeline of how these guys came about, here is the link: http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/history.
The International Executive Committee is made of nine people who are elected democratically, and serve for up to three years. Their job is to lead, guide, and ensure that things are getting done and plans are being carried out.
The Secretary General is one person who develops and coordinates the plans to protect human rights.
The Senior Leadership Team is made of seven people currently. They are headed by the Secretary General. These guys work together to promote and carry out the plans to protect human rights. They are like the operational managers to all of the International Secretariat staff and volunteers.
For a complete history timeline of how these guys came about, here is the link: http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/history.
Mission Statement and What They do
About Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected for everyone. We believe human rights abuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere.
So, outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world, we work to improve people’s lives through campaigning and international solidarity.
Our mission is to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated.
Our members and supporters exert influence on governments, political bodies, companies and intergovernmental groups.
Activists take up human rights issues by mobilizing public pressure through mass demonstrations, vigils and direct lobbying as well as online and offline campaigning.
What are they campaigning for?
Our campaigning remains firmly rooted in the power of individuals working in support of others who need protection or support.
Working with and for individuals the world over, we campaign so that every person may enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We undertake research and take action aimed at preventing and ending grave abuses of these rights, demanding that all governments and other powerful entities respect the rule of law. It means we campaign globally and locally where ever we can make a difference. For example, we take action to:
Stop violence against women
Defend the rights and dignity of those trapped in poverty
Abolish the death penalty
Oppose torture and combat terror with justice
Free prisoners of conscience
Protect the rights of refugees and migrants
Regulate the global arms trade
Thousands of Amnesty International members respond to Urgent Action appeals on behalf of individuals at immediate risk. Publicity through the news media and the internet takes our message in many languages to millions of people.
Campaigning can change people’s lives – of victims and survivors of human rights abuses, of human rights activists and defenders and even of the abusers.
*all info was taken from http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/about-amnesty-international*
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected for everyone. We believe human rights abuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere.
So, outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world, we work to improve people’s lives through campaigning and international solidarity.
Our mission is to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated.
Our members and supporters exert influence on governments, political bodies, companies and intergovernmental groups.
Activists take up human rights issues by mobilizing public pressure through mass demonstrations, vigils and direct lobbying as well as online and offline campaigning.
What are they campaigning for?
Our campaigning remains firmly rooted in the power of individuals working in support of others who need protection or support.
Working with and for individuals the world over, we campaign so that every person may enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We undertake research and take action aimed at preventing and ending grave abuses of these rights, demanding that all governments and other powerful entities respect the rule of law. It means we campaign globally and locally where ever we can make a difference. For example, we take action to:
Stop violence against women
Defend the rights and dignity of those trapped in poverty
Abolish the death penalty
Oppose torture and combat terror with justice
Free prisoners of conscience
Protect the rights of refugees and migrants
Regulate the global arms trade
Thousands of Amnesty International members respond to Urgent Action appeals on behalf of individuals at immediate risk. Publicity through the news media and the internet takes our message in many languages to millions of people.
Campaigning can change people’s lives – of victims and survivors of human rights abuses, of human rights activists and defenders and even of the abusers.
*all info was taken from http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/about-amnesty-international*
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