Youth & Students

YOUTH! POWER! ACTION!

Since its founding 60 years ago, Amnesty International has been a movement of ordinary people taking extraordinary action in defense of human rights for all. Young people make up a substantial majority of AIUSA’s base of activists committed to protecting and defending human rights, and not only carry out the life-saving work of the organization, but are leaders within it. Youth are agents of change – defending, empowering, and building a vision of a better world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Whether you are new to AIUSA or already involved, there are many ways to get involved. You can focus on a specific interest area at any level of commitment. However you get active, youth and student activism is a critical part of Amnesty’s global network of over 7 million activists, members and supporters, and we look forward to working with you!

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Young people lead the movement for human rights and social change…

Around the world, young people lead the movement for human rights and social change. One of the best ways to learn more about global and domestic issues – and work to protect human rights – is to join Amnesty International USA and bring human rights activism into your community. By starting or joining a campus chapter you help educate your campus about current human rights issues and take action. These groups are youth-led, faculty-supported, and aligned with AIUSA’s human rights research, education and advocacy. If you don’t have a group in your area, the Student Action Network is a national group of young people taking action and learning more about activism and leadership for human rights.

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Youth Leadership
at AIUSA

One way young people lead in Amnesty is by leading their student groups…

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Fellowships
& Internships

If you are passionate about human rights, and want to use your skills…

If you are talented, passionate about human rights, and want to use your skills and experience to change the world, then we might just have the right role for you. AIUSA’s fellowships and internships provide the opportunity to build skills within the human rights movement and shape the direction of the organization. The following opportunities are currently available – check back often for updates!

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URGENT: Children seeking asylum in the U.S. are being denied their human rights based on their nationality — help ensure that all girls and boys fleeing violence can seek safety.

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