Amnesty Mississauga (Group 177) is a newly established group for human rights defenders in Mississauga and Brampton. It is a branch of Amnesty Canada and its objective is to engage volunteers who are passionate about human rights. Our members principally are high school and university students in addition to young professionals. Amnesty provide training and support to new volunteers to help them engage in their community. Our 'Human Rights Defenders' as volunteers engage in various activities designed to raise public awareness about human rights and the need to encourage society to uphold and enforce such fundamental rights. See 'Position Description', above, for details about anticipated activities that volunteers will be involved with.

> Learn and increase your knowledge about fundamental human rights and their treatment by authorities around the world> Opportunity to be an advocate seeking to have human rights upheld> Volunteer with like-minded volunteers, staff, and stakeholders as part of a dynamic team> 'Network' with people in your local community and beyond who genuinely care about human rights> Opportunity to participate in national youth and student programs> Develop leadership skills (become an organizer within Amnesty Canada's network)> You'll be entitled to attend Amnesty Canada's AGM> Secondary school students can earn hours towards their '40 hours' community service graduation requirement

Mandatory monthly meeting every third Wednesday night, in addition to participating in human rights campaigns