Speak Free: Freedom of expression

Peter Benenson, the British lawyer who founded Amnesty International in 1961, rekindles the original candle on the movement's 20th anniversary, outside St Martin in the Fields Church, London, UK, May 1981. Copyright: Raoul Shade "If these feelings of disgust all over the world could be united into common action, something effective could be done."
Peter Benenson, Amnesty founder, 1961 Amnesty was founded 50 years ago to fight for the fundamental right to freedom of expression and to combat abuses of people who dare to speak out. We hope these resources enable you to inspire a new generation to make a difference. 
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STICKER DESIGN COMPETITION WINNER

Winning stickerThank you to everyone who entered our competition to design a sticker to inspire a new generation to become human rights defenders.

Congratulations to Vicki Oyesola, St. Helen's School, Northolt, whose striking "Freedom" design (right) was the judges' unanimous first choice from over 600 entries. Her winning stickers are in this year's Power of Our Voices school's pack.

UK Runner Up prize went to Keziah Cooper of Littleover Community School in Derby.  We also had two winning entries in the Africa competition, both from St. Andrew's International High School in Malwai. Congratulations are due to Rukmini Dishit, first prize winner, and Yashodora Dikshit, first runner up.

More: Read the press release | 50 years of Amnesty posters download pack (pdf) | slideshow


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Lesson: Speak Free
Play: Better To Light A Candle
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Booklet (pdf) English | Welsh
Poster pack: 50 Years Of Amnesty Posters (pdf)

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How can my school get involved in Amnesty's 50th year? 

Bishopston SchoolPolitics and literature join forces to launch Amnesty freedom of expression resource at Swansea school
On 10 November the Welsh Children's Poet Laureate and an Assembly Minister attended the UK launch at Bishopston School. Press release | photos
 

TEACHERS: THERE ARE MANY OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!   

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50 YEARS OF HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNING: TAKE ACTION IN YOUR SCHOOL

Peter BenensonAmnesty at 50 webpage 
Background: The Amnesty story 
Coming soon - get involved for Human Rights Day on 10 December!

 

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