Amnesty International and Young People
Any Ty student interested in becoming involved in Amnesty International here in Sacred Heart , please contact Ava Mc Carthy (4.4) at email address :avamccartyh2017@sacredheartclonakilty.ie
“We campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all”
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 8 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign for human rights.
Write a letter, change a life.
How does it work? Millions of people around the world like you to write a letter to the government official responsible for cases where human rights are violated . These letters pile up in their offices and can’t be ignored—imagine receiving a million letters on your desk!
By participating in Write for Rights, you will be supporting these cases and learn the skills needed to write effective appeal letters and be exposed to human rights through stories of people from different countries and cultures.
What's Next?
1.Write letters to a government official who can positively influence the cases.
2..And/or write letters of hope to the individuals themselves
3..Post letters by 31st January 2021.
Step 3: Log your student’s participation – it is important for us to know how many letters have been sent so that we can share the information with both Jani and her family and the people we are trying to persuade. Report your letters here.
For any questions, please email youth@amnesty.ie
This year, we are hosting a virtual Student Summit for youth activists! All events are free but attendees must register here.
This year’s Summit will look at issues around racial justice, Direct Provision, climate justice, activism & campaigning skills and self-care and activism.
Mon 23rd Nov
Climate Justice – 16.30-17.30 with Nonhlanhla Makyana
Tues 24th Nov
Self-care and Activism with Made of Millions 16.00-17.00
Direct Provision – 20 Years of the system, Where are we now? 18.00-19.00
Weds 25th Nov
Racism in Ireland and the Black Lives Matter Movement with Amanda Adé, Angel Arutura and Eric Ehigie in conversation with Timi Ogunyemi 19.00-20.00
Thurs 26th Nov
Digital Campaigning with Emily Duffy, Deputy Director of Uplift 17.00-18.00
Art and Activism 19.00-20.00
All second level students can register here now.
Youth Activism Awards 2020
This year, our Annual Conference will be held virtually online from 9th-11th December. We will also be giving out awards to students and school groups. Please fill in this form attached to nominate your school group for an award this year.
More information about the Annual Conference to follow.