Join the movement
Be part of something bigger. Join a local group or network, connect with others, or become a member, and start driving campaigns, raising funds, and speaking up for human rights. With over 180 groups and growing networks across the UK, there’s a place for you to plug in, take action, and make change.
What activism is at Amnesty
Amnesty groups and networks are made up of people who care about human rights and take action together. Groups and networks campaign, fundraise, run events, and support Amnesty’s work in their local communities.
What is an Amnesty local group?
Whether you are an experienced grassroots campaigner or new to activism, joining a local group provides an avenue to collaborate with individuals who share your passion and drive for meaningful change.
What is an Amnesty student group?
Amnesty student groups take action on their campuses by advocating for human rights through impactful campaigns, protests, educational events, and collaborations with local communities.
What is an Amnesty youth group?
We campaign and fundraise for human rights in 500 schools and sixth form colleges across the UK. Our youth groups make a big difference to their members, their school and those they campaign for.
What is an Amnesty network?
Amnesty UK networks are specialist, activist-led groups that bring people together around a shared human rights focus. They connect experience and expertise from across the Amnesty movement to campaign for change in that area.
Country Coordinators
Amnesty International Country Coordinators are volunteer activists who specialise in Human Rights campaigning for specific countries around the world.
Join the movement
Find a local group or network, connect with others, or become a member, and start driving campaigns, raising funds, and speaking up for human rights
Join a group or network
Our local groups, regional networks, specialist networks and student groups help drive our campaigns, raise funds and speak up for human rights.
Become a member
Join the biggest people-powered human rights movement. Help drive change.
Set up an Amnesty local group
Considering starting a local Amnesty group in your area? We're here to support passionate individuals like you in establishing active local groups.
Start an Amnesty youth group
Start a youth group at your school or college and take action on human rights with other young people. We’ll send you practical resources, campaign ideas and support to help you set up and run your group.
Movement led campaigns
These are campaigns created and led by Amnesty’s movement, where activists work together to take action and create change.
Defend Dissent
Defend Dissent is a student-led movement fighting for a higher education sector where all students have the human right to speak out and protest without censorship or reprisal.
Support and training
Amnesty offers training, resources, and ongoing support for activists. This includes learning opportunities, access to advice, fundraising materials and help to build confidence and skills in activism.
Activism and fundraising resources
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Community fundraising
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Activist education
Learn about human rights and gain skills to defend them with engaging courses...