Where there is no hope, it is incumbent upon us to invent it. ~ Albert Camus
Mission
The Houston chapter has the following programs: Abolition of the Death Penalty; Stop Violence against Women; OutFront (LGBT rights); Immigrants and Refugees' Rights; Bosnia Action File; Mexico Action File; Counter Terror with Justice Campaign; South Asia Regional Network; End Human Trafficking; tabling at concerts, festivals and other public events.
The only thing necessary for evil to overcome is for good people to do nothing.
Company Overview
We are the Houston chapter of Amnesty International USA (AI-USA). We are known as AI23, or Amnesty International Houston. Amnesty International (AI) comprises people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work.
With more than 2.2 million supporters, activists and volunteers in over 150 countries, and complete independence from government, corporate or national interests, we work to protect human rights worldwide. Our vision is of a world in which every person - regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity - enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.
Founded in 1961, AI has campaigned successfully in recent years for the International Criminal Court and a UN Torture Treaty. Through our research and action, governments have been persuaded to stop human rights violations and change their laws and practices. Death sentences have been commuted. Torturers have been brought to justice. And prisoners of conscience have been released. We ask you to join us - to take action and stop human rights abuses wherever they occur.
Mission
The Houston chapter has the following programs: Abolition of the Death Penalty; Stop Violence against Women; OutFront (LGBT rights); Immigrants and Refugees' Rights; Bosnia Action File; Mexico Action File; Counter Terror with Justice Campaign; South Asia Regional Network; End Human Trafficking; tabling at concerts, festivals and other public events.
The only thing necessary for evil to overcome is for good people to do nothing.
Company Overview
We are the Houston chapter of Amnesty International USA (AI-USA). We are known as AI23, or Amnesty International Houston. Amnesty International (AI) comprises people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work.
With more than 2.2 million supporters, activists and volunteers in over 150 countries, and complete independence from government, corporate or national interests, we work to protect human rights worldwide. Our vision is of a world in which every person - regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity - enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.
Founded in 1961, AI has campaigned successfully in recent years for the International Criminal Court and a UN Torture Treaty. Through our research and action, governments have been persuaded to stop human rights violations and change their laws and practices. Death sentences have been commuted. Torturers have been brought to justice. And prisoners of conscience have been released. We ask you to join us - to take action and stop human rights abuses wherever they occur.