About us

We demand human rights for everyone – no matter who they are or where they are. Independent of any government, political party or economic interest, we rely on the support of people like you.

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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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Our dual structure

Learn why we're made up of two different organisations: the UK Section and the Charitable Trust

Find out more who we are and what we do

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 only possible if we fight for it

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Our strategy

Find out more about Amnesty International UK's 2022-2030 strategy

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Our theory of change

Read Time for Change – our new theory of change for Amnesty International UK

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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.