About this group

We are the local Amnesty group for Maidstone and Swale, campaigning for human rights worldwide.  

We meet on the first Monday of most months from 7:30 – 9:30 pm.

 Our meetings take place at a venue in central Maidstone.

You can follow us at our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/amnestymaidstoneandswale

We were founded in 1967 as Amnesty local group no. 37.

 We are a friendly group and always welcome new faces.  (You don’t have to be a member.)

 What do we do?

•  Campaign for respect for human rights around the world and in the UK.  Current priority campaigns include the treatment of refugees and protection of human rights defenders 
•  Work to raise the profile of Amnesty International and human rights issues locally
•  Raise funds through various activities