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YOUTH ACTION: We Talk Out Loud

Why stand up for human rights? Watch an Amnesty youth group in action

 PASSIONATE ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS? JOIN US, GET ACTIVE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE!   

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We're celebrating young people standing up for human rights with five categories of national prizes and free resources. Find out more
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PrageethSEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN: WHERE IS PRAGEETH?
Has this Sri Lankan journalist and cartoonist been abducted for criticising the government? Sign a postcard or create your own cartoon to call for a fair and immediate investigation. Download the action briefing (PDF)

WANT TO START AN AMNESTY YOUTH GROUP IN YOUR SCHOOL?
Order a free I Talk Out Loud DVD pack to watch a youth group in action and find out how you can start a group in your school
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Youth Advisory GroupYOUTH ADVISORY GROUP: APPLY NOW!
Are you a youth group member looking to get more involved? We're recruiting this year's group to give a youth perspective on our work. Deadline: Friday 18 October. Download the application leaflet (PDF) 
Woman Gagged © lewishamdreamer on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewishamdreamerTAKE ACTION: NEW LAW THREATENS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN UK
The Lobby Bill is a poorly drafted piece of legislation, which, if it becomes law unchanged could significantly impact our ability to campaign. Ask your MP to defend freedom of expression
Amnesty logoYOUTH GROUP GUIDE TO AUTUMN 2013
Read this to get an overview of all the exciting campaigns and opportunities coming up for youth group's this term!
Download the guide (PDF)
standing up for human rightsWANT TO FUNDRAISE FOR AMNESTY IN YOUR SCHOOL?
We've got plenty of ideas for autumn term events and activities ranging from concerts to bake sales to teddy bear naming competitions, plus free resources and guides to help. More about fundraising 
Amnesty activistsYOUTH, STUDENT AND LOCAL GROUPS: WORKING TOGETHER
Campaigning and fundraising with other Amnesty groups can be effective, fun and rewarding. Find Amnesty groups near you and use our guide to joint events and projects, including our Child Protection Policy for working with under-18s. Groups Lists (pdf) | Guide To Working Together (pdf)  

Youth advisory groupTELL US YOUR GROUP'S NEWS SO WE CAN FEATURE IT HERE
There are 530 Amnesty youth groups across the UK - we would love to hear about your activities so we can celebrate what great campaigners you all are! Contact us with details and photos

Handprint action for Patrick OkoroaforJOIN THE JUNIOR URGENT ACTION NETWORK FOR 7-11 YEAR OLDS 
Parents and teachers can sign up for specially written campaign mailings full of creative ways for our youngest activists to stand up for human rights. Join now

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