Throughout its efforts, Amnesty strives to maintain its impartiality in the political process. The campaigns focus on the treatment of individuals, not the advancement of any one political agenda. Individuals are selected on the basis of their accounts, the accuracy of which is verified by human rights workers. It is this combination of accuracy and impartiality which enables Amnesty to influence international events. The Amnesty International Chapter at the Faculty of Law actively supports these international campaigns.
Members meet on a monthly basis to write letters and exchange information.
Annually, the group holds a Holiday fundraising event to help finance its activities. Letter writing is the principal activity of the membership at the law school. This letter writing focuses on the plight of an individual whose rights are being infringed. Mr. Bazabazwa is a school teacher and is currently being held under a death sentence in Cyangugu Central Prison, Rwanda. The death sentence was imposed by the Rwandan Appeal Court in September 1999.