Amnesty International Australia

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people campaigning to protect human rights. We have a vision of a world in which every person enjoys all of the rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Amnesty International formed in 1961, and has now grown to a global movement of over 3 million supporters.

Mission / Objective

Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. In pursuit of this vision, Amnesty International's mission is to undertake research and action focussed on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.

Projects in Progress

In 2012 and beyond, Amnesty International Australia will:

·           Stand with Indigenous Peoples to end human rights violations

·           Campaign for an effective Arms Trade Treaty

·           Continue to campaign for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers

·           Respond rapidly to international crises and individuals at risk

·           Strengthen its grassroots supporter base

·           Increase support for the international movement

·           Support impact and growth in the Asia Pacific region.

Number of Employees

0

Number of Volunteers

0

ABN

64 002 806 233

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

Supporters of all ages, are including a gift to Amnesty International in their wills.  We do not know exactly what the future holds, but we can be sure that human rights abuses and crises will continue to happen.  With your generous gift, we know we will be secure in the future to continue our campaigns. 

A bequest to Amnesty International allows your passion; your voice to live on.  You can be confident that the issues you hold dear during your lifetime, will be supported, even after you are gone.

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