- WHO WE ARE
Amnesty International Mongolia
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights.
Our vision is for every person to enjoy all the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.
We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and public donations. more
TIMELINE OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Amnesty International Mongolia’s office was established in 1994. And currently AIM have been working to increase the current number of 17 official workings groups, and over 2000 members and activists countryside. ... more
Amnesty International’s vision of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human right standards. In pursuit of this vision, Amnesty International’s mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. ... more
ANSWER: Who finances Amnesty International's work? QUESTION: The overwhelming majority of our income comes from individuals the world over. These personal and unaffiliated donations allow AI to maintain full independence from any and all governments, political ideologies, economic interests or religions. ... more
Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International
Our Beginnings
The Amnesty International story shows the power of one person to literally change the world. In 1961, British lawyer Peter Benenson read a newspaper story about two Portuguese students who were jailed for raising their glasses in a toast to freedom. Appalled by this injustice, he was spurred to action. He published an appeal in The Observer newspaper urging readers to write letters on behalf of "prisoners of conscience" around the world. His appeal sparked an international grassroots campaign to protect human rights - and Amnesty International was born.
- OUR WORK
Every day, all over the world, prisoners – men, women and even children – face execution. The death penalty is cruel, inhuman and degrading. We are opposed to its use, everywhere in the world, for whatever reason – it is never acceptable, ever. ...more
Protecting the public from acts of terrorism does not mean that human rights values must be undermined.
In 2001, the world watched in horror as the World Trade Centre in the U.S. was attacked and 2 726 people tragically lost their lives1. The reaction to these horrific events was one of fear, confusion and anger. ... more
Amnesty International believes that human rights education is fundamental for addressing the underlying causes of human rights violations, preventing human rights abuses, combating discrimination, promoting equality, and enhancing people’s participation in democratic ... more
Poverty is a violation of human rights. Every person, everywhere in the world, has a basic right to an adequate standard of living – the right to food, water, housing, health and education. ... more
Many of the weapons, munitions, and equipment used for serious violations of human rights, including arbitrary killings and serious injuries, are those deployed or designed for the use of force in internal security operations or in the course ... more
The Stop Violence Against Women Campaign ended on 8 March 2010. Since then, we have extended our work to cover a range of women's rights issues, moving beyond a focus on violence ... more
CHRONOLOGY OF THE CAMPAIGN
2011
Цаазаар авах ялыг халах
Хүнийг хүндэл
Эрүүдэн шүүхийн эсрэг
Хүний эрхийн боловсрол
Улс орнуудын төлөө
Эрхээ хамгаалж бичицгээе
Хүний эрх ба залуучууд
Хүний эрхийн хамгаалагчид ба эрсдэлд буй хувь хүмүүс
2010
Цаазаар авах ялыг халах
Хүнийг хүндэл
Эрүүдэн шүүхийн эсрэг
Хүний эрхийн боловсрол
Улс орнуудын төлөө
Эрхээ хамгаалж бичицгээе
Хүний эрх ба залуучууд
Хүний эрхийн хамгаалагчид ба эрсдэлд буй хувь хүмүүс
2009
Эмэгтэйчүүдийн эсрэг хүчирхийллийг таслан зогсоох
Эрүүдэн шүүхийн эсрэг
Цаазаар авах ялыг халах
Хүний эрхийн боловсрол more
- GET INVOLVED
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Amnesty International doesn’t just reveal the outrage of human rights abuse but inspires hope for a better world through public action and international solidarity. We help stop human rights abuses by mobilizing our members and supporters to put pressure on governments, armed groups, companies and intergovernmental bodies. There are many ways you can help us, including making a donation, joining Amnesty International and taking action.
Shell: Own up, Pay up, Clean up
Amnesty International is calling for a comprehensive clean-up of the Niger Delta, and effective remedies for those affected. ... more
Urge the U.S. government to apologise to torture survivor Maher Arar
Maher Arar, a Canadian citizen and father of two, was travelling home to Canada after visiting his wife’s family in Tunisia in 2002. While changing planes at New York City’s JFK airport, he was detained and held for 12 days by U.S. authorities. ... more
All kinds of people live in the waterfronts of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. At least 200,000, a quarter of the city. Architects, hair dressers, teachers, footballers, shop owners, civil servants, engineers, lawyers, schoolchildren, welders, policewomen, musicians, bank clerks, marine biologists, house painters, pastors, plumbers and politicians. ... more
STORIES TO INSPIRE
Geeta Bhattarai, 23, Nepal
Being part of the Youth Network has given me confidence ... more
Enkhbayar Tsegmid, 52, Mongolia
Tsegmid has fought to defend human rights since his son was killed ... more
Kaisa Viitanen and Katja Tähjä
Kaisa and Katja have produced a book and exhibition about the ... more
Optional Protocol to the ICESCR – 2008
The Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights was adopted ... more
Sierra Leone
Breaking down barriers to maternal health care in Sierra Leone ... more
Vedenta
In a landmark victory for Indigenous rights and corporate accountability, the Indian government ... more
- YOUTH
YOUTH ACTIVITY
МЭИ-ийн залуус Хүний эрхийн төлөө үйл ажиллагааг тогтмол өрнүүлж, томоохон кампанит ажлуудыг олон нийтэд таниулж сурталчлахын зэрэгцээ чадвар бэхжүүлэх сургалтанд хамрагддаг билээ. Түүнчлэн залуус бие биедээ сурсан мэдсэнээ заах, харилцан суралцах, алжаалаа тайлах нийтийн өдөр хэмээх хөтөлбөртэй ба үүгээрээ тэд бүжиг сурах, хоол хийх, кино үзэх, чөлөөт ярилцлага өрнүүлдэг билээ. more
Starting a local group can be a fun and exciting way to put your human rights activism to practice. When you start a local group, you'll have the chance to get to know people in your community, work with local organizations to educate and take action on a human rights issue and a case your group feels passionate about. ... more
An innovative strategy to promote Amnesty International (AI) growth in people, diversity and activism focused on support to substantive Asia Pacific Youth human rights constituency building, activism and leadership development for Human Rights impact. ... more
Тэтгэлэгийн зорилго: Монгол Улсад хүний эрхийн боловсролыг түгээн дэлгэрүүлэхэд хувь нэмэр оруулах ... more
Companies have an enormous impact on the rights of individuals and communities. This impact can be positive, for example the creation of new jobs and an increase in state revenue that can be used to fund basic services. Yet all too often, human rights are abused as corporations exploit weak and poorly enforced domestic regulation and the lack of international accountability mechanisms to devastating effect in developing countries.
Allegations of human rights abuse are particularly high in the extractive industries. This is not surprising, given the impact that such operations have on land and water resources. Communities may be forcibly relocated to make way for extractive activities. Traditional livelihoods – and lives – can be destroyed or threatened as land is contaminated and water supplies are polluted or overused.
The arrival of well-resourced companies seeking to win over local communities can also lead to increased violence and social conflict, as some people are excluded from the benefits of economic development. This can be exacerbated by the lack of transparency in the way companies award community contracts and payments.
Affected communities are frequently denied access to information about the impact of company operations and excluded from participating in decisions that affect their lives.
When abuses do occur, the situation is further compounded when communities are denied access to justice, and governments cannot or will not hold companies to account. The consequence is continued abuse and insecurity, further entrenching the cycle of poverty.
In the name of economic efficiency, states have privatized many state services including those critical for people to enjoy their rights to education, health, and water. However, governments often fail to ensure that companies deliver these services without discrimination.
Economic globalization has expanded the reach of companies across national borders, but regulation has failed to keep up. A system of regulation must urgently be put in place that ensures redress for those affected and prevents the pursuit of profit at the expense of human rights.
Human Rights Friendly Schools
Эмнести Интернэшнлийн сургуулиудад хэрэгжүүлж буй анхны хүний эрхийн боловсролын хөтөлбөр
Abolish the death penalty
Thousands of people around the world are waiting for governments to kill them.
Demand Dignity
Join the campaign against human rights abuses that keep people poor.
Stop torture
The so-called 'war on terror' has led to an erosion of fundamental human rights