GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY IN ACTION
For the 2026 Regional Activism Conferences (RACs), governance and voting will take place in person across all five regions, with a hybrid option available through the Western Region (Los Angeles).
This approach ensures that every member has a meaningful opportunity to participate in Amnesty International USA’s grassroots decision-making, whether attending in person or online.
By participating in governance at RACs, you can:
- Vote on resolutions that guide our advocacy and priorities
- Engage in thoughtful discussion with fellow activists
- Build connections across your region and beyond
- Experience democracy in action within our movement
While in-person sessions foster energy, collaboration, and community, we know not everyone can attend. That’s why:
- The Western RAC (Los Angeles) will offer hybrid governance sessions open to members from any region
- Online participants will have the opportunity to fully engage in governance discussions and voting
Registration
Western Governance Session
- To attend the Western RAC in-person in Los Angeles, you may register here: Western RAC registration
- To participate in the western governance sessions ONLY, you may register here at no cost: Western Governance Session Only Registration
Note, if you have registered for the in-person or virtual RAC through either of the first two links above, you will automatically be registered for the governance/voting sessions and receive your online voting credentials.
Governance session for any other regions
- All voting eligible members who register to attend in-person RACs will automatically be registered to participate in governance sessions. (Please register to attend in-person here: Regional Activism Conference 2026).
- For members wishing to participate in governance sessions ONLY in-person in Houston, Brooklyn, Baltimore, or Minneapolis, please email [email protected] at least 1 day prior to the start of the conference to verify your voting eligibility and be added to the registration list.
SUBMIT A RESOLUTION
Have an idea that could shape AIUSA’s priorities? Submit a resolution!
The National Resolutions Committee (NRC) is here to support you at every step, from idea development to final submission. Contact [email protected] with any questions, or to talk through your resolution idea.
Whether you’re new to the resolution process or experienced, NRC will help ensure your resolution is clear, impactful, and ready for consideration.
Resolution submissions are due by midnight (Pacific time zone) on September 4, 2026 (21 days prior to the first working party).
How to Submit
- Email NRC at [email protected] to request the official resolution form
- Work with NRC to refine your proposal
- Submit your completed resolution by the deadline
GROUP VOTING
At Regional Activism Conference 2026, resolutions may be voted on by Individual Voting Members and by one designated delegate from each registered AIUSA Student or Local Group.
Please discuss the resolutions with your group before the conference.
Submit a Group Authorization Form
Once you have completed your RAC registration, if you’d like more information about governance at AIUSA, please check out our Governance page.