Youth and Student Pages
In university or college, school or a youth group? These pages are for you!
Have you got what it takes to defend Human Rights?
It all started with Young people! Peter Benenson was inspired to set up Amnesty after reading about two Portuguese students who were arrested for making a "Toast to Freedom".
Today, young people and students are still facing human rights abuses all over the world: recent research by Amnesty International indicates that in over 70 countries students and young people have suffered human rights abuses, including torture, unlawful killings and discrimination.
What's it all about?
Who We Are - The Organisation
Over the last 40 years Amnesty International has grown into the largest Human Rights Organisation in the world. We have more than 1.5 million members worldwide, with sections in more than 72 Countries. We are independent of all governments and. our beliefs are that Human Rights are for everyone!
What can I do?
Youth and Student groups are essential in Amnesty International?s campaigning. Our groups and members are responsible for writing hundreds of letters on behalf of prisoners of conscience and to campaign for human rights worldwide
They are also responsible for raising awareness about Amnesty's work by holding fun events such as concerts and demonstrations as well as raising money for our Organisation.
If you are you between the ages of 11-18, you can become part of our Student and Youth Network. If you are in college or university then you can join our Student Action Network.
Get Involved
Have you already got a group at your university, college, school or youth group?
You may already have an Amnesty International group at your university, college or school. These pages will give you lots of great information to make your meetings even better. A lot of the information on these pages is available to download in */pdf file format, you will need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not have it already.
Would You Like To Start A Group?
If you don't have a group, but would like to set one up in your Third-Level College, Secondary School or Youth Club, you can find out more here.
Become an Individual Member and Let Young Voices be Heard
In addition to your STAN/SAY membership you can become an individual member. One years individual membership costs €10.
As an individual member you will receive an Amnesty action pack & hand book, our quarterly magazine.
More importantly each individual member has voting rights at the Amnesty, Irish section Annual Conference (one vote per member). Your vote could make a difference and this is a great way to let the voices of young members be heard.
You can join online now or call the Youth & Student Department on 01-6776361 ext.212 and we will send you out an application form.
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