MARTIN MILLETE & RAJI TAADA

DEVELOPMENT THEORY

1960

It
is
a
worldwide
movement of people who
work together to take action
for HUMAN RIGHTS. It is
independent
of
any
government,
political
ideology, economic interest
or religion.

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Internet
Censorship

1. Kidnap
2. Unlawful
Detention
3. Rendition
4. Torture

Operations

1. International Board
Secretary-General
International Board/International
Executive Committee
International Secretariat Directors
Secretary Generals Global Council

Secretary-General
is the operational leader of the
movement, acting as its chief political
adviser and strategist, its chief
spokesperson and the chief executive
officer of the International Secretariat,
which carries out the majority of our
research and campaigning work.

International Board/International
Executive Committee
To provide a strong link with the
governing board of the wider Amnesty
International movement, one member
of the International Board with relevant
experience is appointed to serve a two
year term as an ex-officio member of
the Council.

International Secretariat Directors

The International Secretariat of Amnesty
International is led by a team of Senior
Directors headed by the Secretary General.
The Senior Directors work closely with the
directors and deputy directors of the IS'
programmes (departments) and together
they provide strategic direction, operational
management and direct support to the
secretariats staff and volunteers. They also
work closely with the directors of Amnesty
Internationals local chapters.

Secretary Generals Global Council

The Secretary General's Global Council is a
forum that brings together leaders in the arts,
business and philanthropy to raise Amnesty
International's visibility in the global South
and raise funds to support our work as we
expand our presence in Africa, Asia, Latin
America and the Middle East.
Launched in September 2013, Global
Council members use their high public profiles
and draw on their professional expertise to
advance human rights and Amnesty's work.

2. Financial Resources
a. Donations:
- individuals
- national and international nongovernment organizations
- National and foreign government
bodies such as overseas
development funds
- International governmental
organizations such as European
Union

Funding can be:

-short term (ex. To resource a project
or assist a human rights defender at
risk)
- Long term (ex. To enable an NGO to
maintain, develop or expand its
activities)

b. Fundraising
-must adhere to the legal and
administrative frameworks of the
country

3. Worldwide Presence
-80 offices across the globe
-3Million members and supporters

Role

Emphasis on Human Rights

Until every person can enjoy all of their

rights, we will continue our efforts. We will
not stop until everyone can live in dignity;
until every persons voice can be heard;
until no one is tortured or executed.

Development through Human Rights

Amnesty International began as an organization
entirely focused on human rights (e.g. freedom of
expression, womens right, abolition of death
penalty, justice for crimes against humanity and
corporate accountability)

Human rights, within the contemporary

context of Amnesty International, cover
economic, social and cultural (ESC)
rights
Every organ of society has human rights
responsibilities (Universal Declaration of Human
Rights)

Development through Human Rights

Amnesty International
advocates ESC rights,
which are protected
under the International
Covenant on
Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights and
other human rights
treaties

Rights at work
Right to
education
Cultural rights
Right to the
highest
attainable
standard of
physical and
mental health
Right to
adequate housing
Right to food

Development through Human Rights

STATES are primarily responsible for
protecting and developing initiatives
for human rights
ESC rights should be fulfilled progressively, subject to
the varying resources of states
States must fulfil minimum core obligations of each
right (e.g. free primary education for right to education)
NO DISCRIMINATION in laws and practices for resource
allocation

Membership
Amnesty International has
offices in 80 countries
worldwide

Prospective members from countries with

Amnesty International offices may join
locally
Prospective members from countries
without Amnesty International offices may
become an international member

Projects
Amnesty Internationals
Human Rights Friendly
Schools Project

Integration of human rights

into schools worldwide

Rights Education
Action Programme
(REAP)

Addresses specific human

rights issues through
education

Africa Human Rights

Education Project

Human rights education at the

community level in 10 countries
in East and West Africa

Education for Human

Dignity Project

Awareness, debate and

action on human rights
abuses causing poverty

Developme
nt Strategy

Theory of Development
Rights-Based Approach to Development

a conceptual framework for the process of

human development that is normatively based
on international human rights standards
and operationally directed to promoting and
protecting human rights (International
Human Rights Network)

Theory of Development
Rights-Based Approach to Development

In employing the rights-based approach to

development, Amnesty International grew over
the years to accommodate ESC rights, as defined
by the International Covenant on Economic, Social
and Cultural Rights and other human rights treaties.

Method
Impact Assessment
Within Amnesty International, impact
is defined as any significant changes
- positive or negative, expected or not
- that result from our direct
intervention or contribution to
improving a human rights situation
(Amnesty International)

Method
Impact Assessment: Dimensions of Change Model

Making
a
difference
to
peoples lives is
at
the
heart
of
Amnesty
Internationals
purpose
and
projects (Amnesty

Societal & Economic Development

Impact Study: Forced Evictions and the Right
to Adequate Housing Campaign in Nigeria

Societal & Economic Development

Impact Study: Forced Evictions and the Right
to Adequate Housing Campaign in Nigeria
CAMPAIGN GOALS:
Stop forced eviction
Ensure
compliance
with
international
and
regional
standards for all evictions

April 2010 December

2011
Port
Harcourt,
Rivers
State, Nigeria
40 waterfront families
under forced eviction by
the
Rivers
State
government
without

Societal & Economic Development

Impact Study: Forced Evictions and the Right
to Adequate Housing Campaign in Nigeria
METHODOLOGY:
Participatory approach with
stakeholders
Visits and discussions with
five waterfront communities
in Port Harcourt (participatory
review and focus group
discussions
with
different
stakeholders

Societal & Economic Development

Impact Study: Forced Evictions and the Right
to Adequate Housing Campaign in Nigeria

HOW DID
AMNESTY
INTERNATIONA
L MAKE A
DIFFERENCE?

Increased rights awareness and

confidence
Increased sense of security and
hope
No further demolitions
Government more cautious in its
actions
Increased media interest
Increased recognition of housing
rights as human rights
Emergence of community activists
and increased trust on working

Societal & Economic Development

Impact Study: Forced Evictions and the Right
to Adequate Housing Campaign in Nigeria

WHAT ARE THE

CONTRIBUTION
S OF AMNESTY
INTERNATIONA
L?

Diverse
campaigning
initiatives
Community activism and
mobilization
Visibility of the demolition
issue in the Port Harcourt
waterfronts
International solidarity
Collaborative efforts of

Societal & Economic Development

Impact Study: Forced Evictions and the Right
to Adequate Housing Campaign in Nigeria

WHAT IS
AMNESTY
INTERNATIONA
L
RECOMMENDIN
G?

Community
empowerment
and mobilization
Womens participation
Media engagement
Changing public perceptions
Engaging
with
the
government
Connecting
national
and
regional initiatives
Partnership
Project
planning
and

Amnesty International in the

Philippines
Initiated in the 1980s by Atty.
Sammy Matunog and Ed Garcia
Recognized as a section in 1991
Campaigned for the following
human
rights
causes
through
legislative advocacy: death penalty,
juvenile justice, arms control, extrajudicial killings and disappearances,
and lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) rights
Successfully
lobbied
for
the
abolition of the Death Penalty Law
(RA 7650) in 2005

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