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Who we are

We believe in world where everyone enjoys their rights freely, is treated fairly, and lives without fear. Since 1961, we’ve defended the human rights that protect us all.

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What we do

We won’t stop until there is justice, freedom and equality for all.

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Work with us

Everything about working with us, including vacancies, guidance and our policies.

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Amnesty International UK – two organisations working to defend human rights

Amnesty International UK is composed of two distinct entities, the UK Section and the Charitable Trust.

Strategy and impact

Whether we're standing with communities, fighting for justice or working to free one person who has been unjustly imprisoned, we don’t back down.

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Our impact

A world where justice, freedom and equality come first is possible - but only if we fight for it.

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Strategy

Amnesty International UK – Strategy 2022-2030

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Theory of Change

Time for Change – A new theory of change for Amnesty International UK

Accountability and Governance

We are one of over 50 national Amnesty sections based in countries around the world. We have more than 200,000 members and supporters in the UK. Amnesty UK is two separate legal entities - Amnesty International UK Section and Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust.

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Governance

As one of 50 national Amnesty sections around the world, Amnesty UK has more than 200,000 members and supporters in the UK.

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Impact Reports and Annual Reviews

Read our Impact Reports and Annual Reviews

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Our finances

Amnesty UK finance & funding - we are politically and financially independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest, or religion. Learn more.

UK nations and regions

Explore Amnesty International UK’s work in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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Amnesty in Northern Ireland

From dealing with the legacy of the Troubles, to issues relating to Abortion rights, and individual stories of victims, we campaign for Human Rights in Northern Ireland at Stormont, through the media, through education, and at meetings and events all over Northern Ireland.

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Amnesty in Scotland

Campaigning on domestic and international issues, including a new Scottish Human Rights Bill, accountability in policing, & support for human rights defenders, since 1992.

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Amnesty in Wales

We believe in a Wales where everyone can discover the power of their rights.