How is Amnesty funded?
Amnesty International is funded by contributions from many concerned “ordinary” individuals across Canada and around the world. Making a financial donation to Amnesty International is a vital way to protect people’s human rights.
Contributions to Amnesty International have unique value because Amnesty does not seek or accept money from governments. We also have rigorous policies for accepting large donations from any source.
Our individual financial supporters help guarantee Amnesty’s impartiality and independence. Our supporters are the reason why Amnesty’s research and reports are seen around the world as unbiased and trustworthy.
Each donation to Amnesty directly supports human rights research and campaigns, and strengthens the effectiveness of our appeals.
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How is my donation to Amnesty International used?
Your donation directly supports the work of Amnesty International Canada and the research and campaigns of our international movement.
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Donations to Amnesty International Canada are used to support work such as the following:
- Ensure Amnesty’s independent and impartial - and widely-respected - human rights research and reports.
- Produce and distribute human rights action materials - including online materials - that can be used by all concerned Canadians.
- Sponsor an annual Human Rights College for Canadian youth.
- Support human rights awareness by supplying reliable information to the media.
- Distribute human rights education materials - such as posters, Speaking Notes and Radio Amnesty programs - to interested Canadians.
- Increase support for human rights in Canada and abroad through discussions with Canadian officials and foreign dignitaries in Canada.
- Support the work of thousands of volunteer activists across Canada through training programs and campaigning materials and urgent letter writing appeals.
- Advise and support people making refugee claims in Canada, especially people at risk in terms of Amnesty’s mission.
- Support Amnesty International member activities in countries where economic conditions and issues of safety make it difficult to adequately fund human rights work.
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The best way to give to Amnesty International.
The most cost-effective way for you to support Amnesty International’s human rights work is through a monthly donation from your bank account or credit card.
Financial supporters send us their donations by mail, credit card or through our secure online Donate Now form. Many members contribute monthly through their chequing account or credit card.
People become Amnesty members because they have learned about us from a friend or colleague, seen us in the media speaking out on behalf of human rights, or viewed our television program.
People join Amnesty because they value our impartial reports on human rights violations and our work to stop these violations. Others have been invited to contribute to Amnesty in commemoration of a birthday, an anniversary or to honour the life of a friend who has died.
Amnesty International is also the grateful recipient of bequests, stocks and other types of planned giving from people who choose these methods to underscore their concern for human rights.
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Is Amnesty a registered charity?
Yes, Amnesty International is a registered charity in Canada, under the title, Amnesty International, Canadian Section (English Speaking).