"It's better to light a candle, than to curse the darkness"
We are part of the global Amnesty International movement and exist to help New Zealanders add their voices to the many voices around the world, working to defend the human rights and dignity of people everywhere.
The first Amnesty group in New Zealand was formed in Wellington in 1965 and our national network now boasts some 8,000 individuals and groups all playing an active part in defending human rights.
At any one time our people are working on cases and issues in approximately 90 countries. Here in New Zealand we take a particular interest in human rights in the Asia-Pacific region and nations of the Commonwealth.
Meet our people
Have your say
- Annual Meeting 2009 - Human Rights, the only way to dignity
- International Council Meeting 2009
Our finances
Our funds come from subscriptions and donations from its New Zealand membership and the general public. To remain as an independent organisation, we do not seek or accept money from governments.
Contributors who give financially on a regular basis support Amnesty International through the Amnesty Foundation. Members of the Freedom Foundation contribute a minimum of $1000 a year.
A copy of our 2009 annual report (including financial reports) is available here.
Click here to see a FAQ sheet about AIANZ's income and expenditure.
