Amnesty International USA Orientation

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Welcome to Amnesty International’s Online Orientation. This course will help orient you to Amnesty International and to human rights. There are four modules and a reference guide. We strongly encourage volunteer leaders and group leaders to spend a few moments and take this course, as it will provide you with foundational information you need to be effective within AIUSA.

Module 1: About Amnesty International
Learn about Amnesty International’s mission and vision, history, working methods, and organizational structure.

Module 2: International Human Rights Standards
Get important background about international human rights standards, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Bill of rights, and other supplemental treaties.

Module 3: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Learn about economic, social and cultural (ESC) rights, which relate to the conditions necessary to meet basic human needs such as food, shelter, education, health care, and gainful employment. This module provides a basic understanding of specific ESC rights. As Amnesty International develops its research, actions, and campaigning in this area, it is important that members expand their knowledge in this area.

Module 4: Membership Structures
Understand membership structures at AIUSA, including individual membership, group membership, network structures, and volunteer leadership roles, and see how these all play a vital part in successful activism.

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