Amnistía Internacional Argentina

What Amnistía Internacional Argentina does

Amnistía Internacional Argentina is a nonprofit human rights organization and the Argentine national section of the global Amnesty International movement, founded in 1961 by Peter Benenson and now operating in 150 countries. Headquartered in Buenos Aires with 98 employees, the organization operates a community-led model that relies on approximately 21,000 monthly donors and 1.2 million active activists in Argentina to fund and execute its human rights mission. Under Executive Director Mariela Belski, the organization investigates human rights violations, publicizes cases through media, collects petition signatures, educates the public, and provides direct support to victims (legal aid, protection, relocation, medical and psychological assistance).

The organization delivers its mission through a digital ecosystem of engagement products rather than proprietary technology. Core offerings include a website-based donation platform with monthly tiers of $15,000-$25,000 ARS and one-time donation tiers of $5,800-$9,500 ARS, a podcast series ("No quieren que sepas") and documentary series ("Voces que Transforman, 40 años de democracia") distributed via Spotify and YouTube, a petitions platform, free human rights education courses for schools and universities, a formal membership program, a "Solidary Testament" legacy giving program, and a youth group initiative. The donation platform processes encrypted credit card transactions, and donations are automatically adjusted by 40% every six months to maintain impact amid Argentine inflation.

Revenue is generated exclusively through donations and membership contributions: monthly recurring donations averaging ~$20,000 ARS per donor, one-time donations, formal membership, and bequest/legacy giving. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website, social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram), and in-person educational sessions. The Argentine section benefits from global brand equity and the Amnesty International network while operating with a single-country geographic focus.

Name

Amnistía Internacional Argentina

Legal name

Amnesty International Argentina

Website

https://amnistia.org.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Amnistía Internacional Argentina is a nonprofit human rights organization and the Argentine section of the global Amnesty International movement. It serves 21,000 monthly donors and 1.2 million activists in Argentina through investigations, advocacy, education, and direct victim support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Rights Advocacy and Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Human rights advocacy
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Human rights education
• Activist mobilization
• Donor engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Donations: Recurring monthly contributions from individual supporters in Argentina. Monthly donation tiers range from $15,000 to $25,000 Argentine pesos, with custom amounts available. Approximately 21,000 people contribute monthly.
2. One-time Donations: Single charitable donations from supporters. Donation amounts include $5,800 (minimum), $6,500, $7,400, $8,200, and $9,500, or custom amounts.
3. Membership Program: Formal membership program with dedicated engagement and benefits for committed supporters.
4. Solidary Testament: Legacy giving program allowing supporters to include Amnistía Internacional Argentina in their estate planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Amnistía Internacional Argentina is the Argentine national section of the global Amnesty International movement. It investigates and publicizes human rights violations, runs advocacy campaigns and petitions, provides free human rights education, and raises funds through individual donations, memberships, and bequests to defend human rights, justice, and freedom in Argentina and internationally.

Product overview

Amnistía Internacional Argentina operates as a digital human rights advocacy platform offering a unified ecosystem of engagement tools. The core offering consists of a secure donation platform for monthly contributions, combined with multiple engagement channels including a podcast series ("No quieren que sepas"), the "Voces que Transforman" documentary special, a petitions platform for collective action, free human rights education courses, a membership program, a solidary testament program for legacy giving, and a youth group for activist mobilization. These products work together to enable the organization's mission of investigating, publicizing, and acting against human rights violations in Argentina and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Group (Grupo de Jóvenes) A youth engagement program mobilizing young activists for human rights causes in Argentina.
• Solidary Testament Program (Testamento Solidario)
• Membership Program
• Donation Platform (Doná)
• Petitions Platform
• Free Human Rights Education Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,000 people donate monthly from Argentina
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SpotifyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistribution partner for the 'No quieren que sepas' podcast series. Stories are distributed through Spotify featuring human rights violation victims discussing police violence, racism, menstrual justice, refugee crises, disabilities, and unjust imprisonment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation: Global alliance focused on civil society space and civic freedoms. Partially comparable in human rights advocacy and membership-organization model, though CIVICUS focuses on civil society enabling environment rather than individual victim cases.

Direct peers

• Amnistía Internacional México: Latin American sister section of Amnesty International serving Mexico. Closely comparable as a regional Amnesty national section facing similar LATAM advocacy dynamics, donation-based funding model, and dependence on the global movement.
• Anistia Internacional Brasil: Brazilian national section of Amnesty International and the largest LATAM Amnesty section. Comparable as a sister national chapter with similar mission, member-driven funding model, and human rights advocacy focus.
• Amnesty International Chile: Chilean national section of Amnesty International operating in a similar LATAM political environment with overlapping donor and activist base dynamics. Directly comparable as a sister section facing similar economic, currency, and political risks.
• Asociación por los Derechos Civiles (ADC): Argentine civil rights organization focused on accountability, transparency, and individual liberties. Comparable in scope (human rights advocacy), geography (Argentina), and nonprofit donor-supported model, though more legal-academic in orientation.
• Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS): Leading Argentine human rights and civil liberties NGO based in Buenos Aires. Directly comparable as a domestic Argentine organization focused on human rights investigation, advocacy, and litigation with similar donor-supported model.

Broad incumbents

• Greenpeace Argentina: Argentine section of a global advocacy NGO with comparable donor-supported model, digital-first fundraising, and recurring individual giving structure. Mission differs (environmental vs. human rights) but operating model and supporter economics are highly aligned.
• Human Rights Watch: Major global human rights organization that produces investigation-driven reports and advocacy similar to Amnesty. Comparable in mission, research methodology, and global advocacy footprint, though operates with a different funding model (no individual membership).
• International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH): Paris-based international federation of 192 human rights organizations. Comparable as a global human rights umbrella with overlapping advocacy themes, investigation publishing, and pressure on national justice systems.
• Amnesty International (Global): The parent organization and broader global movement operating in 150 countries. Comparable as the umbrella entity that defines Amnesty Argentina's brand, campaigns, and strategic priorities, but with much larger scope and resource base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amnistiaar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=uYBjHAiNQOc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Amnistiainternacionalargentina
• Instagraminstagram.com/amnistiaar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amnistiaar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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