Human rights for everyone, everywhere. Amnesty International tells the story of this quest in a wide variety of forums and publications that are accessible to both members and the general public. Listed below are just a few of the resources available to start learning about what’s going on in the world, and what you could do about it.
Surf the Web site
Visit often. Stay awhile.
Amnesty.ca is a rich source of information on AI Canada’s work and priorities. It offers up-to-date news and reports about human rights concerns and advocacy around the world. There are many opportunities to take action by joining a group, writing letters and donating money, to name a few. Find out what’s current by visiting the home page.
Check out our online Resource Centre
Find out anything you need to know about Amnesty and its work
The Resource Centre provides access to Amnesty’s library of reports, books, videos, campaign materials and merchandise. If you have a question about Amnesty International, the organization, its human rights work, or human rights in general, you can contact information services by clicking on “Ask a Librarian".
Read the 2005 Annual Report
A comprehensive and detailed account of each country's challenges and achievements
The 2005 Amnesty International Annual Report covers the human rights records of 149 countries, highlighting the failure of national governments and international organizations to deal with abuses and violations. The report is available online or it can be ordered from the online shop.
Become a member of Amnesty International Canada
Become part of a world-wide movement to promote universal human rights
Amnesty International is a world-wide membership-based human rights organization. It takes no funding from governments or corporations. Grassroots support is crucial to Amnesty’s ability to research and publish evidence of human rights violations, and to mobilize public support to end them. Members have access to a wide-range of publications with provide timely information and action opportunities. Find out how you can join us.
Subscribe to Amnesty.ca Updates
Let us help you stay current with the issues and concerns
Amnesty.ca Updates is Amnesty International Canada's monthly on-line publication, providing updates on important human rights news or developments within Amnesty International. It includes links to priority actions, web contests, and interesting new online material. Check out a sample of Amnesty.ca Updates. To subscribe, click here.
Attend an event
Look for the Amnesty table at your next community gathering
Check out the Amnesty Events Calendar...it showcases concerts, seminars, fundraisers, demonstrations and many more opportunities to get together with like-minded people to learn more about human rights, take action and have fun. Taste for Justice and Write for Rights are major events produced annually by Amnesty International Canada to raise awareness, take action against human rights abuses, and raise funds for human rights work.
Watch Cry for Justice on television
First hand accounts of suffering and successes
Cry for Justice is a 30 minute broadcast shown on many television stations across Canada depicting the compelling stories of those who suffer agregious human rights abuses and those who try to prevent them. Check local listings for show times in your area. More information about the people featured is available here.