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'Since joining our friendly local group I have learned so much from other members about human rights, and they are interested to hear my views too. The meetings are very lively and one of the highlights of my month'
Gregory Patrick Udeh, Wandsworth group, London
Local groups are vital to the work of Amnesty. Whether you're an old hand at grass roots campaigning, or you've never done anything like this at all, you'll enjoy meeting like-minded people and really making a difference.
Groups usually meet once a month and with more than 285 local groups across the UK, you are sure to find one that suits you.
By joining your local group you could be involved in letter writing, raising awareness about human rights in your local area, organising events and stalls, lobbying MPs and MEPs, getting Amnesty into your local media as well as campaigning activities like Greenwich and Blackheath's Embassy Crawl, below.
Featured group: Buxton
To show solidarity with these men, and call for their immediate release, the Buxton group took their campaign to the nearest Laos embassy - in Paris. Accompanied by members of Amnesty France, they met embassy staff, and handed over a petition as well as a giant banner, made up of more than 250 handmade flowers sent in from groups across the UK. Join the Buxton group in calling for the release of the October protestors. Take action now |
In 1999 a group of five men were arrested in Laos as they tried to hold a peaceful demonstration calling for political, social and economic change. One of the protestors has since died in custody and, ten years on, the others remain in prison 
