The Amnesty International Ealing group is affiliated to the UK section of Amnesty International and was founded in 1972. It provides a forum for local Amnesty members to meet and discuss Human Rights issues. We are involved in a number of activities to raise awareness of Human Rights in the local community as well as fund-raising and campaigning for specific cases. For a flavour of what we do, read this overview, or take a look at our Photo Gallery.
How to get involved
The Ealing Group meets once a month at Questors Theatre. The next date is April 14th, 2.30-4.30. (Confirm by calling: 07811-145740.) At these group meetings we discuss and decide on the general business of the group, and write letters on human rights cases to the relevant authorities. Other activities are talks on human rights subjects, and workshops on Amnesty campaigns.
In between group meetings members of the sub-groups (eg. Fundraising, Dignity campaign) meet on an ad hoc basis to plan specific activities such as a stall or a vigil. We also hold a letter writing and social event on some Saturday afternoons at a local cafe in Ealing. Again everybody is welcome. These informal sessions are a good way to get to know other members.
For details of forthcoming events and meetings, see the Diary of Events
How to Join
If you would like to join us please contact the membership secretary Rob Dickinson (07811 145740). There is an annual membership fee (£15 fully waged, £10 low waged or £10 student) to cover administrative costs.
Campaigns
The Ealing Group is involved in a number of campaigns that are co-ordinated by individual members. Joining one of our campaign sub-groups is usually a very good way of getting involved. If you are interested in a particular campaign just contact the relevant co-ordinator. In the past these have included campaigns against the death penalty and against torture. More information about the current campaigns…
Fundraising
An important part of the group’s work is to raise money for Amnesty International. Our regular activities include selling books and bric-a-brac, holding street collections and selling Amnesty Christmas cards. New ideas are always welcome. More information…
