Program Description
Amnesty International is a global movement of individuals committed to defending human rights. Our vision is a world in which everyone enjoys all rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. Our mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of rights.
We have dozens of AIA Action Groups across Victoria, based in various suburbs and campuses (Universities and Secondary Schools), all working toward common goals. There are also opportunities to get involved with specific issue action groups, media and event organisation, as well administrative work in our Victorian Action Centre.
Commitment & Duration
Depends upon area of involvement – there’s something for everybody! From an hour a month to two days per week!
Who we look for?
Volunteers that are committed to global human rights.
People of any age and any background are welcome.
Application Details
Complete an online volunteer enquiry, or send an e-mail to the address below. We will send you all the information you may require, and an invitation to attend one of our monthly Get Active Meetings (first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Action Centre)
Contact Details
Website: www.amnesty.org.au
Email: vicvolunteers@amnesty.org.au
Phone: 03 9412 0700
Location
Groups are located across Melbourne and Victoria. The Victorian Action Centre is located in Collingwood.
Testimonials
“Amnesty International has had thousands of ‘good news’ stories over the decades. A recent story is that of an Iranian student activist and blogger Kianoosh Sanjari who was released from prison after over two months detention. He was held incommunicado at an unknown location. Amnesty International launched a web action on 10 November calling on the Iranian authorities to release him immediately or to make public any charges against him. This is just one example of how Amnesty International’s campaigning works.”
