Andrew Blane Memorial Fund for Human Rights Defenders

The Andrew Blane Memorial Fund for Human Rights Defenders is a fund established in memory of Andrew Blane — a champion of human rights and human beings. Andrew spent over half his ninety years championing individuals who sought to make the world a better place. Through his work for Amnesty International and in his daily life, Andrew brought a compassionate heart, generosity of spirit, and passionate ideals for a better world.

Andrew’s family established this fund to continue the work of his life: to privately lift up individuals facing hardship, and to publicly build a more peaceful, just, and loving society by defending human rights. To honor him and ensure his legacy, we establish this fund to support at least one human rights defender each year.