Amnesty International (AI)
Worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. AI’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. AI is independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion. It does not support or oppose any government or political system, nor does it support or oppose the views of the victims whose rights it seeks to protect. It is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human rights. The Westminster Chapter of AI is very active in mobilizing the public to put pressure on governments and others with influence to stop abuses. Activities range from public demonstrations to letter writing, from human rights education to fundraising, from targeted appeals on behalf of a single individual to global campaigns on a specific country or issue, from approaches to local authorities to lobbying at intergovernmental organizations. You can make a difference!
Student Contact: Mustafa Bdraldeen and Megan McCormack
Advisor: Brad Sheppard