Amnesty International Ireland

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. Who are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.

In Ireland, 18,000 members campaign on issues like reproductive rights, ending torture and protecting migrant & refugee rights, among others. They are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. Thet are funded by our members and supporters.

What does Amnesty International do?
They investigate and expose the facts, whenever and wherever human rights abuses happen.
They lobby governments and other powerful groups to make sure they respect international law.
They mobilise millions of supporters around the world to campaign for change and to stand in defence of human rights activists
They support people to claim their rights through education and training.

History
In 1961, British lawyer Peter Benenson was outraged when two Portuguese students were jailed just for raising a toast to freedom. He wrote an article in The Observer and launched a campaign that provoked an unprecedented response. Reprinted in newspapers across the world, his call to action sparked the idea that people everywhere can unite in solidarity for justice and freedom.