Amnesty International

We are ordinary people from all around the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect individuals and communities wherever justice, fairness, freedom and other human rights are denied. Every year, for example, millions of children die because of easily cured diseases caused by dirty water. People are thrown in prison simply for what they believe. Guns are sold into the hands of abusers. Torture is carried out behind closed doors. Women are raped as a weapon of war. You can support our work while having fun and keeping fit at the same time by taking part in any sponsored event on our behalf. Once you have informed us of your chosen event, you can create your own personalised sponsorship page here on this site so that all your family and friends can sponsor you online – no matter where they live! For a list of upcoming event please see http://www.ie.amnesty.org/amnesty/live/irish/supportus/default.asp?page=2941&rec=20&pos=1