Amnesty international ai, international nongovernmental organization ngo founded in london on may 28, 1961, that seeks to publicize violations by governments and other entities of rights recognized in the universal declaration of human rights 1948, especially freedom of speech and of conscience and the right against torture. Documentamadrid, 2010 best documentary award and audience award. Human rights grants are normally targeting human rights organizations that need funds for a specific project. See amnesty internationals faq which states that the overwhelming majority of our income comes from individuals the world over. A wikipedia article about this author is available amnesty international.
Yoko ono lennon has granted the imagine lyrics to amnesty international and frances lincoln childrens books to create the first ever picture book set to john lennons words. These personal and unaffiliated donations allow ai to maintain full independence from any and all governments, pol. By generating more financial support for amnesty, you are helping to maintain the organisations independence. Amnesty international to make almost 100 staff redundant. Amnestys indigenous youth justice campaign, community is everything, aims to end the overrepresentation of indigenous young people in detention within a generation. Human rights watch defending human rights worldwide. The messages will be shared on international day of peace to coincide with the launch of the book imagine. Founded in 1961, amnesty international ai is a nongovernmental organization focused on human rights that claims to have over 7 million members and supporters around the world. It relies entirely on its membership and donors to make its work possible. Amnesty international releases documentary film the cost. The organization says it has more than eight million members and supporters around the world. Amnesty international usas official human rights blog offers its top 10 summer book list for human rights advocates.
The project was initiated by amnesty international czech republic in 20 and is now in its 6th year. This childish stunt smacks of us state departmentfunded gene sharp antics and meshes directly with the us state departments goal of undermining the russian government via its troupe of usfunded opposition activists including pussy. Amnesty international annual report partial serial archives amnesty international. People the world over can now try to put themselves. Past recipients of human rights innovation fund amnesty. Section 209 of the tca 1997 applies to an organisation which is a body for the promotion of the observance of the universal declaration of the human rights or the implementation of the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental. Amnesty international is us state department propaganda. The toolkit includes a 190page fullcolor documentary fundraising guide, a 25page documentary proposal template with instructions, two budget templates with budgeting guide, list of the top 100 documentary film grants, ebook with. See more ideas about amnesty international, human rights and declaration of human rights. Documentary film grants are available for almost every topic imaginable including health care, human rights.
Bbc world service the documentary, the future of amnesty. Amnesty international is committed to the principles of international human rights, which means that we do not support any one ideological, political, religious, or other model of government or society. Kyrgyzstan should grant rights defender his freedom. Ai has an international secretariat and while national affiliated sections are responsible for their own affairs, major policy decisions are taken by an international council made. Amnesty international is a registered charity that does not seek or accept government funding. Amnesty international has 221 books on goodreads with 20 ratings. Share information and offer opportunities for liaising in fundraising and financing. Amnesty international uk depends on the generosity of our supporters to fund our ongoing fight for human rights. International filmmakers are eligible and applications are accepted three times a year. United nations declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples booklet the joint statement on implementation march 2011 articles 1 46. The future of amnesty international the documentary matthew bannister tells the story of amnesty international at 50, and discusses its future on the world stage. Amnestyaustralia has further noted that surveys of amnesty international supporters have shown nonacceptance of government funding is a primary reason for support. In order to maintain a neutral and impartial approach to our work, we do not accept any government funding for our research and campaigning work. Amnesty international budget fy2014 july 1, 20 june 30, 2014 amnesty international is an organization dedicated to promoting human rights worldwide.
Fight injustice and help create a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Awards for poetry may be added later at the discretion of the awards committee. The detailed information pertaining to the documentary film shared by the amnesty international reads as follows. Australian filmmakers are eligible and applications are accepted three times a. Amnesty international is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights. Amnesty international ireland is an approved body that works as an eligible charity under section 209 of the taxes consolidation act 1997. Amnesty international also referred to as amnesty or ai is a nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in the united kingdom focused on human rights. Copenhagen international documentary film festival, 2009 amnesty international award. When a longterm project interrupts paying work, photographers have to find money to meet daytoday expenses.
Promote visits and other exchange among human rights film festival staff. The ladis kristof memorial fellowship for organizing and activism. Amnesty internationals most popular book is we are all born free. Amnesty czech republic have found a tangible way to teach this through the human libraries project. Human rights funding opportunities an overview human rights.
Civilian population caught in a spiral of violence 1997 pdf files at amnesty international. Amnestys grant assisted the development of the documentary as an. Amnesty international on vinnytsya human rights group. Help amnesty international send a truckload of balaclavas to putin. Easy documentary funding ten tips for fundraising and grants. The refusal to accept government funding is an integral part of amnesty s international credibility. Here is a list of twenty endowments and foundations with grants available for human rights organizations.
Amnesty international is the worlds largest human rights organization, and our model of grassroots campaigning achieves remarkable results on issues from womens human rights to the death penalty. The funding program helps experienced documentary filmmakers develop their projects from research to postproduction. Books by amnesty international author of we are all born. In 1976, amnestys british section started a series of fundraising events that came to be. Learn more about the campaigns, issues, cases, and countries were currently focused on. We believe it is important to strive for transparency and accountability throughout all of our work, including our approach to pay. The documentary the future of amnesty international episode 1 of 2 matthew bannister tells the story of amnesty international 50 years after it. John lennon imagine book for amnesty international.
Featuring lawrence hill, nino ricci, heather oneill, yann martel, and more. Recipients of amnesty internationals human rights innovation fund use their projects. Human libraries in the czech republic amnesty international. Video of amnesty international on illegal search conducted by ukrainian police in the office of vinnytsya human rights group ua in october 2010 addeddate 20120603 15. These two documentaries are supplemented by a fantastic, structured guide for teachers, including an extensive list of cultural diversity and discrimination teaching. Writers and editors awards, grants, fellowships, and. Amnesty international australia funded the making of two documentary films an introduction to the school program and interviews with members of the students against racism. The movement campaigns for the world in which human rights are enjoyed by all.
In july 2011, amnesty international celebrated its 50 years with an animated short film directed by. Sales of this calendar benefit amnesty international and its programs. Fiction is creating a new path for human rights awareness, says amnesty youth member ciara m. In june 2015, amnesty international australia launched the report a brighter tomorrow.
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Our goal is to educate our members and the entire campus community on human rights abuses taking place in our world. Our usual work must continue, and we must now also ensure governments around the world are doing enough to protect vulnerable people during this pandemic. Amnesty international ai is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Each year, one exceptional amnesty international usa aiusa student activist will receive the kristof fellowship for his or her outstanding efforts on behalf of human rights. Soros funded amnesty international interferes on dutertes. Keeping indigenous kids in the community and out of detention in australia. A company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales 039939 and a charity registered in england and. The amnesty international here today launched a documentary film under the heading of the cost of coal depicting the forlorn situation of the tribal adivasies effected by the exploation of the mining mafia. Whether you want to shop in store or buy online, youll find a wide range of fascinating and unique second hand books in our six bookshops and on abe books. In keeping with the 2014 report on executive pay by the national. This childish stunt smacks of us state departmentfunded gene sharp antics and meshes directly.
Its a generations old proverb we are all too familiar with, dont judge a book by its cover. Amnesty international is the worlds largest human rights organization with a global income of c. The stated objective of the organization is to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end. Amnesty run by us state department representatives, funded by convicted financial criminals, and threatens real human rights advocacy worldwide. Amnesty international launches course on digital security and human rights. From amnesty international usas website, free pussy riot. As noted by the australian branch of amnesty, we do not accept any money from governments or political parties, so we are free to criticise governments and others for abusing peoples rights, or for failing to protect them. Amnesty international is a nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in the united. If you enjoyed this article, be sure to check out the variety documentary fundraising toolkits and courses from the emmywinning creator of desktop documentaries. Documentary projects require money, and sometimes a lot of it. The amnesty film, by contrast, was documentary as corporate hagiography, evading nuance in favour of quick and easy narrative with a facile message. The core activities of amnesty international are research. Financial information amnesty international canada.
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