Amnesty International Australia
| Formation | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental Organisation |
| Registration no. | 64 002 806 233 |
| Purpose | Protection of Sydney, Australia |
National Director | Samantha Klintworth (2019– present) |
Chair | Mario Santos |
| Gabe Kavanagh, Lisa Annese, Michael Dundon, Ajoy Ghosh, Saras Kumar, Cassandra Seery (2022) | |
Parent organization | Amnesty International |
Revenue | AUD $25,493,630 (2018) |
| Expenses | AUD $27,412,042 (2018) |
Staff | Approx 60 (nationally)[when?] |
| Website | www |
Amnesty International Australia is a section of the Amnesty International network, and is part of the global movement promoting and defending human rights and dignity.
Concerns and campaigns
Human rights in the
Amnesty International Australia campaigns on international and domestic human rights issues. Past campaigns include calling for an end to the human rights abuses that drive and deepen poverty, through the "Demand Dignity" campaign;[1]
As of March 2022[update], campaign focus areas were
Governance and funding
The National Board of Amnesty International, which ensures that its constitution is upheld, comprises seven elected directors and up to two additional co-opted directors.[6] As of March 2022[update] the board is headed by Mario Santos, with directors Gabe Kavanagh, Lisa Annese, Michael Dundon, Ajoy Ghosh, Saras Kumar, and Cassandra Seery.[7]
In 2018, the organisation introduced new structures and procedures for governance, which increased the impact of members by making more members eligible to vote at the AGM, as well as creating a forum in which members could participate and add their ideas. Membership is broken into seven regions, more or less based on the states and territories of Australia, with each region headed by Activism Leadership Committees.[6]
There are also local groups, with members drawn from universities or local suburbs.[8]
In 2019, National Director Claire Mallinson announced she was stepping down from her role in October after 12 years with the organisation. The Board appointed Samantha Klintworth as National Director, commencing in November 2019.[9] As of March 2022[update] she remains in this position.[10]
The majority of funding comes from private individuals. The organisation is impartial and independent of any political ideologies, economic interests or religions, and as such does not accept any money from governments or political parties. The 2020 Council comprises a group of leaders in business, philanthropy and the arts to raise the profile of Amnesty in Australia, and help to raise funds.[6] The organisation reported over AUD $25M in revenue in 2018.[11]
Collaborations
- To celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March 2015, Amnesty International Australia collaborated with youth dating app Tinder to raise awareness of women's rights. Slogans included "Not all women have the power to choose like you do" and "You pick your partner. Many women aren't given the choice.".[12]
- QC in 2018[13]
- In 2019 Amnesty International Australia partnered with better source needed]
- Charity Greeting Cards (ongoing as of March 2022)[15]
References
- ^ "Demand Dignity". Amnesty International. 5 January 2014. Archived from the original on 5 January 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "#Game Over". Craig Foster. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "It's time to call 'Game Over' on offshore detention". Game Over. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "Game Over: Why Craig Foster's refugee campaign matters". The Roar. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "What we do". Amnesty International Australia. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "How we're run". Amnesty International Australia. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Our people". Amnesty International Australia. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Groups". Amnesty International Australia. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Amnesty International Australia appoints new National Director". Amnesty International Australia. 13 October 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Samantha Klintworth". Pro Bono Australia. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (2 December 2019). "Amnesty International Australia". www.acnc.gov.au. Archived from the original on 11 March 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ "Match making: the story behind Tinder and Amnesty International's partnership". Charity Digital News. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Community Services students partner with Amnesty International on presentation". Holmesglen Institute of TAFE. Archived from the original on 15 April 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "The Body Shop Australia". www.thebodyshop.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ "Amnesty International Australia". Charity Greeting Cards. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
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