by Does Injustice Bother You? It Bothers Us!
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About Us
Since 1961, Amnesty International USA has fought to protect human rights as the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization. Learn about our mission.
We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth, and dignity are denied.
Our Movement
Amnesty International is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people – no matter who they are or where they are.
We are the world’s oldest and largest grassroots human rights organization. Since 1961, ordinary people across the world have chosen to take extraordinary action in defense of human rights for all. Read more about our history.
Our Vision
All people have human rights. But those rights are abused or denied every single day. We are witnessing a rollback of human rights globally. World leaders are pushing hate, attempting to erase rights protections, committing crimes against humanity, and enacting policies that drive and deepen inequality.
When that happens, Amnesty International finds the facts, exposes what’s happening, and rallies people together to force governments and others to respect everyone’s human rights. Our 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 instruments. In pursuit of this vision, our mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of these rights.
How We Work
We begin with a focus on the individual – both the case that illustrates a larger pattern of abuses as well as the individual member who takes action for human rights. Our researchers identify the root causes and consequences of the human rights violations. This research is used to inform the public and key decision-makers and to engage grassroots supporters. The mobilization of Amnesty activists, along with direct advocacy and public education work, enables us to win changes in laws, policies, culture, and on the individual cases themselves.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Amnesty International is building a bigger, bolder and more inclusive movement. As an international, intercultural, intergenerational and intersectional movement of activists committed to protecting and advancing human rights for all, Amnesty is deeply committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA).
It’s not only vital that we walk the talk, but IDEA is also an imperative for innovation, growth and impact. In other words, we simply cannot fulfill our mission without it. We recognize inclusion is always intentional and an ongoing journey that requires all of us. Our entire community of activists, including our members, staff and board of directors are partners in embracing diversity, fostering an inclusive culture and increasing equity and accessibility for all.
We invite you to join us as we embark on this journey together! Learn more here.
In recognition of National Banned Books Week (October 5-11), Amnesty International USA will spotlight seven cases that illustrate human rights violations faced by individuals and communities due to their written or spoken words, as well as other forms of artistic expression.
This year, featured individuals include a media commentator, blogger, poet, photojournalist, and others who have expressed critical viewpoints.
https://www.amnestyusa.org/campaigns/banned-books/bbw2025
