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Today I'll be talking about an organization that is close to my heart and both very well known and not at all. It's Amnesty International. Amnesty made its debut in Britain in 1961 when a lawyer named Peter Benenson wrote an article in a newspaper to publicize the injustice suffered by two Portuguese students imprisoned for celebrating freedom. This is the start of the 1961 Call for Amnesty global campaign, which brought together people from all around the world. In the years that followed, the chapters multiplied, led by the International Council and participated in various missions to protect human rights. The vocation of Amnesty International has been clarified while remaining just as impartial in dealing with various governments, political and religious ideologies. Thus, the mission of Amnesty can be broken down into different parts, which can somehow reach each of us. For example, there are:
Amnesty does awareness, social outreach, information, reports and campaigns, which you can all find on the organization’s website. I have a soft spot for the “Good news!” Section, which never fails to make me smile and restore my faith in humanity. I find the cause of Amnesty noble, and that is why I wanted to present it to you today. Now let's move on to the different ways of getting involved. First, a dynamic, social and rather easy way to join the Amnesty cause and do your part, are youth clubs. Often found in schools, this is exactly how I really started being involved with Amnesty International. Actions vary from group to group, but many participate in amnesty campaigns with petitions, actions and outreach, as well as script rallies. With these clubs, you can make new friends by acquiring great human skills and open doors for the future. Linked to youth groups, youth training and the Youth Congress exist in Canada. I participated in youth training recently and the experience is worth it, the gang was great and I was able to learn a lot. We did different human rights workshops, interacted with young people from other clubs, and staff from the organization. By the way, hello to the Team Chalet from the training! From what I have heard, the Congress is also an enriching experience. For older teens and for those who cannot participate with their school, community groups with a vocation similar to the youth's ones exist in several regions. You can also volunteer directly with Amnesty, sign and share petitions online, donate, and educate people in your network. This concludes for today I hope this inspired you to get involved with Amnesty International, wherever you are and no matter what you can offer. I invite you to write down your thoughts and ideas of actions in comment. Together, let's defend rights and change lives.
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