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About Amnesty International Canada

Location:

312 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1H9, CA

Mission Statement

Amnesty International has a vision of a world where everyone enjoys all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. Our mission is to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave human rights abuses and demand justice for those whose rights have been violated. We believe we are at our most powerful when we stand together for human rights. Each person, no matter who or where they are, can make change happen by acting in concert with others who share their vision of a world where everyone lives in dignity. People are the strength of our organization. It is because so many people speak out for justice that Amnesty International can achieve remarkable things.

Description

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.

There are over 10 million members, supporters and subscribers in over 170 countries and territories in every region of the world. Although members come from many different backgrounds and have widely different political and religious beliefs, all are united by a determination to work for a world where everyone enjoys human rights.

Amnesty has campaigned since 1961 to prevent human rights violations wherever they occur.

Amnesty has a network of more than 65,000 supporters, 100 local groups and 500 Youth & Student groups in Canada. Donate or get involved by phoning 1-800-AMNESTY (1-800-266-3789).