Human Rights Action Centre
Amnesty International's UK section is on the move. We have outgrown our current headquarters. We need a new home which will boost our vital work, help us to fulfil our renewed and expanded vision, and gear us up to meet the challenges of championing human rights in the 21st century.
Background to Amnesty International
The NeedThe human rights community in the UK lacks resources and a central focal point for activists. Amnesty International wants to help meet that need. AIUK’s current office is at full capacity and there is no potential to develop crucial areas of work. We need a complete overhaul if we are to be more effective in the 21st century. Find out why we need a Human Rights Action Centre ... The FutureAmnesty International’s unique influence is due to our membership. It is their commitment, energy and actions that enable us to exert such a powerful influence for change. The Human Rights Action Centre is vital to our vision of becoming an even more powerful voice for change. Find out more about Amnesty International's vison for the future ... How the Human Rights Action Centre will Make a DifferenceAmnesty International has a huge contribution to make in the development of the human rights community in the UK and can bring our resources and influence to the struggle for human rights across the world. The Centre will be a valuable resource for a wide range of direct beneficiaries involved in the struggle for human rights and will make a big difference in how we can campaign, educate, protect individuals and communicate. Find out how the Human Rights Action Centre will Make a Difference ... The PlanOn 15 November 2002, Amnesty International UK completed the purchase of 17-25 New Inn Yard in Shoreditch, London. Maps, floor plans and information about financing and budgets are available online. Find out more about the plans and development of the Human Rights Action Centre ... Messages from Amnesty InternationalMessages from Peter Benenson - founder of Amnesty International, and Kate Allen - director of Amnesty International UK, about why they support the need for a Human Rights Action Centre and why we need your support are available online. Find out what they have to say ... How You Can HelpWe need £8 - 10 million to buy a building and to transform it into our Human Rights Action Centre. A number of generous supporters of our Human Rights Action Centre have already pledged or donated a total of £3million in major gifts towards this goal. But we are still £3 million short. How you can help ... |
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'I believe it is vital to have a centre that will be a home for people who are committed to eradicating torture and also a beacon of light for prisoners of conscience around the world.' Carlos Reyes, survivor of torture and 'disappearance' in Chile. Find out more about Carlos Reyes ... 
How you can help 
Background to Amnesty International 
The Need 
The Future 
How the Human Rights Action Centre will Make a Difference 
The Plan 
Messages from Amnesty International 
Human Rights Action Centre Leadership GroupMembers of the Leadersip Group can now access a secure area of the website for information and updates relating to the Human Rights Action Centre. Please note this area is password protected. |
