Join Amnesty International and Speak out for human rightsOpen a newspaper, turn on a television or radio and you are immediately struck by the cruelty that touches every corner of the world. In some countries groups of terrified women, men and children are targeted in armed conflicts. In others, courageous individuals languish in jail for expressing their views. Whoever you are, wherever you live, there is something you can do to prevent these gross violations of human rights from continuing. Speak out for human rights. Demand that these violations stop. Make your voice heard by joining Amnesty International's network of more than a million activists around the globe. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCEWhen you join Amnesty International, you become part of a worldwide movement. As an individual member, or as part of a local group or a specialist network, your individual voice will join with countless others to build pressure for change. WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER OF AI?An individual who respect the principle of human rights, may become a member of Amnesty International through AI Nepal's local Groups or applying directly at the National Secretariat. There are three types of membership that AI Nepal provides from its National Secretariat. All three types of membership last for 2-years and then it can be renewed within one year of expiry. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPIndividual membershipAn individual member of Amnesty International Nepal is any one who contributes to the advancement of the mission of Amnesty International, who acts in accordance with the core values and policies of AI and AI Nepal, and who has been recognized and registered as a member by AI Nepal Section in payment of membership fee. How to acquire Individual Membership?In order to acquire an Individual Membership, one has to submit a membership application form along with membership fee at the National Secretariat. The Secretariat issues membership registering him/her as an "Individual Member" of the AI Nepal. Membership Fee for Individual MemberA. For new members Entry fee - NRs. 25/- B. To renew Renew fee (for 2-year) - NRs. 200/- Group membershipGroup member of AI Nepal is any person who contributes to the advancement of the mission of AI, who acts in accordance with the core values and policies of AI, AI Nepal and related AI Nepal Group, and who has been recognized and recommended as a member of a particular Group affiliated to AI Nepal in payment of membership fee that is determined by the concerned Group. How to acquire Group Membership?In order to acquire the group membership, one has to submit a membership application form along with the membership fee at the local AI Group which later may recommend for the membership to the National Secretariat. National Secretariat then issues membership registering him/her as the "Group Member" of the related group. Membership Fee for Group Member Entry fee - NRs. 25/- The local AI Group, according to its decision, may introduce additional fee other than mentioned above. To renew Renew fee (for 2-year) - NRs. 200/- The local AI Group, according to its decision, may introduce additional fee other than mentioned above. No entry fee is needed to renew membership within one year of expiry of the membership. Youth Network Membership:Youth Network Membership may provide to them who are below 25 years and have expressed commitment to the mission, vision and policy of AI. Such membership is issued by National Secretariat as per decision of the NEC. Download Youth Network Membership Form For new Member Youth network membership fee (Applicable for 2 years) - NRs. 100/- The local group may not introduce additional fee other than mentioned above. To renew Renew fee (for 2-year) - NRs. 100/- FOR MORE INFORMATIONPlease contact, Mrs. Indira Kharel at Membership and Group Service Department at indira@amnestynepal.org |
