Amnesty International Nederland

Founded in 1968, Amnesty International Nederland is a non-governmental organisation based in Amsterdam, Netherlands working on human rights, refugees & migration, gender equality +1 more.

Amnesty International Nederland is the Dutch section of Amnesty International, a global human rights movement. It investigates human rights violations, campaigns and lobbies governments and companies, and educates the public about rights. It works for people whose rights are violated worldwide, including refugees and migrants, and also addresses human rights issues within the Netherlands, such as discrimination, ethnic profiling and detention of migrants. Its work is funded mainly by members and donors, and it does not accept government or political party funding for its research and campaigns. The organisation is a registered association based in Amsterdam, with a Dutch membership of over 262,000 people as of 1 January 2024. It is recognised as a charity under the Dutch CBF framework. Volunteers take part in letter-writing actions, local groups and flexible support roles.