Leave a gift in your will
Let protecting human rights be your legacy to the world
Your gift can ensure justice for future generations to come
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You can continue to impact human rights long into the future:
Listen to Hamid Ghassemi-Shall share his own story about how his five-year ordeal in Iranian prison ended after thousands of Amnesty International supporters joined the movement to free him.
“With your support, I’ve been reunited with my family. With your support, I don’t have the nightmare of execution anymore. With your support, I got my freedom back. Thanks.” - Hamid Ghassemi-Shall
Your gift of a lifetime—a gift in your will to Amnesty International—can help save lives, end torture, and free the wrongfully imprisoned now and in the future.
What you need to know if you wish to leave a gift to human rights in your Will through Amnesty International
Amnesty’s legal name:
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL-CANADIAN SECTION (ENGLISH SPEAKING)
Charitable registration number:
11878 5914 RR0001
Full mailing address:
312 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa Ontario K1N 1H9
Sample wording for a residual gift in your will:
“I give to Amnesty International - Canadian Section (English Speaking) currently of 312 Laurier Ave East, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1H9, all (or ______%) of the residue of my estate, to be used at the discretion of the organization.”
Sample wording for a specific gift in your will:
“I give to Amnesty International - Canadian Section (English Speaking) currently of 312 Laurier Ave East, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1H9, the sum of $______ to be used at the discretion of the organization.”
Download Amnesty's legal information and sample wording for wills
Find out more about how you can be an enduring voice for freedom and justice
Download our full information package about becoming a Human Rights Guardian by making a lasting gift for human rights through Amnesty International.
Check out our basic guide to writing your will
Download our basic guide to writing your will for tips on the information you need before meeting with an estate lawyer, and the things you should consider before selecting an executor.
More ways to leave a lasting gift for human rights
Whatever form of legacy gift, you will pass on the values that you believe in and stand for during your lifetime. Your legacy gift, whatever its size, will help stop human rights violations for future generations.
How much can I give?
Use our online gift calculator to find out the benefits
You can make a long-lasting difference and receive significant tax benefits when you support Amnesty International. Learn how using our new online calculator.
We’d love to hear from you!
If you are thinking about leaving a gift in your will, or any of the other ways to leave a lasting gift for human rights, we would be happy to talk to you about this important decision.
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| Hala Al-MAdi | Jessica Brodribb |
| Fundraising Associate-Legacy Giving | Fundraising Associate-Legacy Giving |
| (613) 744-7667 (223) | (613) 744-7667 (212) |
| halmadi@amnesty.ca | jbrodribb@amnesty.ca |
Disclaimer
The Legacy Giving information on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice and assistance from your lawyer, financial advisor, or tax consultant.
We recommend that you discuss your plans with your lawyer and/or financial advisor before proceeding with a legacy gift.
