North London Collegiate School (Singapore)

Six Senior School students of NLCS (Singapore) are running the Amnesty International (AI) group in the school. AI has a vast network of over 10 million people who campaign for upholding human rights globally. Through AI, the school’s students understand the importance of active citizenship, giving a voice to the voiceless and creating an impact through meaningful action.

Supervised by the Head of Libraries & Grade 11 Tutor, Jonathan Guy, students meet every Friday to discuss specific cases needing urgent support and attention. The students craft letters to government officials asking for the rights of the affected individuals to be protected. Students further champion 12 publicised cases worldwide as part of Write for Rights, which is Al’s most influential human rights campaign.

The students believe that every individual can make a difference and affect change, and they appeal to those in positions of authority to uphold human rights. Through advocacy, information sessions and appeals, the students learn that their voices and their beliefs are the same voices and beliefs held by millions of people worldwide. The students make their actions count and strive for justice through their organised efforts, helping the world become a better place for all.

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