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Amnesty International-E is the official Amnesty International local group in the virtual world of Second Life.
AI-E is committed to upholding the mission of Amnesty International by providing an internet based platform.
"We are people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work.
With more than 2.2 million supporters, activists and volunteers in over 150 countries, and complete independence from government, corporate or national interests, we work to protect human rights worldwide. Our vision is of a world in which every person - regardless of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity - enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.
Founded in 1961, our organization has campaigned successfully in recent years for the International Criminal Court and a UN Torture Treaty. Through our research and action, governments have been persuaded to stop human rights violations and change their laws and practices. Death sentences have been commuted. Torturers have been brought to justice. And prisoners of conscience have been released. We ask you to join us - to take action and stop human rights abuses wherever they occur."
Amnesty International-E members participate in the advancement of human rights and Amnesty's mission in the same way that most local groups do. We just do it from our computers. We raise funds, recruit members, take urgent actions, focus on specific concerns, have AWESOME events, and support each other as a community with common goals. We network with like minded organizations and share in our resources.
AI-E was officially recognized by Amnesty International on October 4th, 2008. Our group is open enrollment. All members enjoy the ability to post their relevant events and concerns in the notices section and we may all communicate on the group channel. We believe that this is in keeping with Amnesty International's open membership. We ask only that respect is shown to every individual.
Amnesty International-E is headquartered on the Four Bridges sim and is a part of the Four Bridges Project.
Amnesty International-E Representatives
ACTING GROUP LEADER:
Gamma Infinity
CALL FOR LEADERS
Amnesty International Virtual Worlds Coordinator:
millay Freschi
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR:
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Aphrodite Dimanovic
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CONTACT:
Cynthia Gabriel
Amnesty USA
Boston, MA