Amnesty International Northern Ireland

Our campaigns

Institutional child abuse inquiry

For decades, hundreds of children suffered physical, sexual and emotional abuse in church and state-run institutions in Northern Ireland. We welcome the announcement by the Executive of an inquiry into the abuse, and will work to ensure it meets the needs of victims. Find out more

Trafficking in Northern Ireland

We are part of a coalition, the ATMG, set up to monitor the UK Government's implementation of measures to counter trafficking in human beings. A recent ATMG report features an examination of the situation in Northern Ireland, and recommendations for the Executive. Find out more

Amnesty Northern Ireland protests against ten years of Guantanamo

"The US government disregarded human rights from day one of the Guantánamo detentions. As we move into year 11 in the life of the detention facility, this failure continues." - Amnesty NI Director Patrick Corrigan
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Events

NI regional Conference: 28 January 2012

Come and hear about our plans to lead the fight for justice and the control of the arms trade from leading speakers and activists. We'll also be discussing updates on the most pressing human rights issues we face this year. Book your place now

Photography exhibition: Afghanistan, 10 years on

It's over 10 years since US-led coalition forces invaded Afghanistan. Over that decade, photojournalist Guy Smallman has documented the impact of the conflict on ordinary Afghanis' lives. His work is collected in this new exhibition in the Pilots Row Centre in L/Derry.

Amnesty Northern Ireland's newsletter

We produce a bi-annual newsletter containing the latest news, campaigns and ways to get involved.
Download Autumn 2011 (PDF)
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Contact us

The Amnesty office in Belfast provides a focus for Amnesty's campaigning and fundraising by people in Northern Ireland.

For all enquiries, including media enquiries, please contact the Northen Ireland office