About Us
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of over two million people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but are inspired by hope for a better world.
The actions of Amnesty members are a beacon of hope for many people who are imprisoned because of their beliefs, tortured, on death row, seeking refuge from harm, or suffering the loss of "disappeared" loved ones.
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We help stop human rights abuses by mobilizing the public to put pressure on governments, armed political groups, companies and intergovernmental bodies through the following actions:
- Letter-writing campaigns, including urgent actions for those in imminent danger
- Human rights education
- Direct lobbying and targeted appeals
- Email petitions and other online actions
- Partnerships with local campaigning groups
- Community activities
- Co-operation with student groups
We have a number of safeguards in place to protect our autonomy. For example, we are
- Independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion;
- Democratic and self-governing;
- Financially self-sufficient, thanks to the generous support of donations provided by individual members and supporters.
We do not support or oppose any government or political system and neither do we necessarily support or oppose the views of the victims/survivors or human rights defenders whose rights we seek to protect.
The Edmonton group has been active for over 40 years and has a dedicated core group of members.
Our activities include the following:
- Advocacy by sending letters, faxes, petitions, and emails
- Public education and outreach by hosting events, information tables, and speakers at many of our monthly meetings
- Fundraising and contributing to various human rights initiatives