he stood up for our rights prompting a global debate on mass surveillance that changed the world . edward snowden is a human rights hero yet he faces decades in prison under charges that treat him like a spy who sold secrets to enemies of the usa . tell president obama to pardon edward snowden a whistleblower who acted solely in the public interest . take action share this 1 162 actions taken so far help us reach 1 500 today take action share this we are a global movement of individuals who protect human dignity and defend human rights . learn more about what we do support us i would like to help today and donate every month once donate edward snowden is a hero not a traitor he stood up for our rights prompting a global debate on mass surveillance that changed the world . edward snowden is a human rights hero yet he faces decades in prison under charges that treat him like a spy who sold secrets to enemies of the usa . tell president obama to pardon edward snowden a whistleblower who acted solely in the public interest . take action share this 1 162 actions taken so far help us reach 1 500 today take action share this action australia end the secret abuse in all your offshore detention centres call on the australian government to end the secret abuse in its offshore detention centres . types action take action press release 4 october 2016 global report new zealand and other rich nations not taking their fair share of refugees new zealand and other wealthy countries have shown a complete lack of leadership and responsibility leaving the world s low and middle income countries to shoulder the vast majority of the world s refugees . types press release read more article i welcome solving the global refugee crisis starts with these three words i welcome refugees . types article read more sign up we are amnesty international nz . we work to protect men women and children wherever justice freedom truth and dignity are denied . get involved get active and help us achieve extraordinary change . good news take a moment to celebrate good news made possible by the bravery of activists like you from around the world . blogs keep up to date and discuss pressing human rights issues of the day . amnestynz tweets by amnestynz follow us search form search who we are about amnesty international governance finances faq good news amnesty international worldwide media press releases media team resources about this site terms and conditions privacy policy get in touch contact us find us jobs follow us facebook twitter youtube who we are about amnesty international governance finances faq good news amnesty international worldwide media press releases media team resources about this site terms and conditions privacy policy get in touch contact us find us jobs follow us facebook twitter youtube sign up to email updates copyright amnesty international new zealand 2015 . amnesty international aotearoa new zealand is registered under the charities act 2005 cc35331 .