Member Center Resource page for non-members

Below you'll find links to current relevant resources to help you as a human rights activist and supporter of Amnesty International. Feel free to suggest an upload or contact us if you'd like to see a specific link.
"Better to Light a Candle Than to Curse the Darkness" (Peter Benenson, Amnesty International founder)

About Amnesty International

• Amnesty International History (10 min, first 1:10)
• International Structure Chart
• AIUSA Structure
• Mission
• AIUSA Bylaws
• Member Leader Map
• Acronym Guide
• Why I’m A Member (2010) (3 min, Mario(Chile))

Human Rights Education

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Simplified Version of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• UDHR read by Eleanor Roosevelt
• Human Rights Education: Refugee Rights
• Becoming A Human Rights Friendly School
• Human Rights Education: Searchable Resources
• Human Rights In National Security: An Educator’s Toolkit
• AI Human Rights Academy (English)

Taking Action

• Urgent Actions
• Campaigns and Issues
• Lifesavers: Urgent Actions for age 9 and up
• Rhythm N’ Rights
• Rhythm N’ Rights on Facebook
• Find/Join A Local Group
• Student Group Starter Guide
• Local Group Starter Guide
• How to Design a Display for Your Group
• Guide To Tabling
• How to Write an Effective Appeal Letter
• Letter Template
• Event Sign Up Sheet

Toolkits & Guides

• #NoBanNoWall Action Toolkit
• Deadly Force Conversation Toolkit
• Police Use of Force in the United States Guide
• My Body My Rights” Toolkit
• The America I Believe In Toolkit
• Write For Rights Resources and Tools
• Raif Badawi Case Toolkit
• Amnesty International USA Syrian Refugee Activist Toolkit
• 100 Ways to Take Action
• Fair Trial Manual
• AI Volunteer Campaign Manual

(No consensus on whether these should be public or members-only)

• Refugees Welcome: High School Resolutions Toolkit
• Refugees Welcome: College Resolutions Toolkit
• Refugees Welcome: Local Resolutions Toolkit
• I Welcome: Tips and Ideas for Passing a City Council Resolution
• I Welcome: Community Mapping
• Guidelines for Volunteers Representing Amnesty International USA

Human Rights on Capitol Hill Newsletter

• April 17, 2018
• March 22, 2018
• November 30, 2017
• October 11, 2017
• September 25, 2017

Videos & Presentations

• Colors of Hope (Part 1) (10 min)
• Colors of Hope (Part 2) (10 min)
• 50 Years of Amnesty International (7 mins = History)
• Fire Up Animation (2 mins)
• Shine a Light on Human Rights (3 mins)
• Standing Up For Freedom (2 mins, red flower))
• The Power Of Words (1:30 min, Morgan Freeman)
• The Covenants and UDHR Explained (3:30 min)