Amnesty International USA's Western Regional Activism Conference 2025

🔥 Human rights are under attack—at home and around the world.
From rising authoritarianism to escalating threats against basic freedoms, we are living in a moment that demands action, solidarity, and bold resistance.
That’s where you come in.

🎓 The 2025 Regional Activism Conferences (RACs) are your chance to step into that power. Join other Amnesty members and activists to:

• Deepen your human rights knowledge
• Learn practical tools to take action in your community
• Connect with others who share your commitment to justice

📍Attend in person in one of five cities:
Austin • Philadelphia •Austin • Boston • Chicago • Berkeley

✊ Whether you’re a seasoned activist or just getting started, there’s a place for you in this movement. Let’s build a future rooted in equity, dignity, and human rights for all.

📅 Save the date. 📍Make your plan. ⚡️Be part of the resistance.

Please note that governance for this event will be held in-person only. To participate in governance remotely, please register for our Southern Regional Activism Conference using the link below.

Check back later for the full schedule of governance programming.

VIRTUAL GOVERNANCE REGISTRATION

Registration Deadlines

Thursday, June 24th- Registration opens on this page.

Friday, October 3rd – Deadline for advance registration.

To participate in the Working Parties and Voting Plenary at RAC'25, our Member Services team is required to verify each individual’s membership status prior to the conference. If you register after these deadlines and would still like to participate, please contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible.

Please note, while there is no guarantee that you will be able to vote if you miss this deadline, our team will do its best to accommodate late registrations. More information on voting can be found in the Member Center on our website: https://www.amnestyusa.org/membercenter

Ticket Pricing

There are two tickets for RAC'25. Both tickets will grant you access to the full conference.

$25 - Student/Educator/Senior/Fixed-Income Ticket

$35 - General Admission Ticket

Volunteer Promo Code: if you'd like to sign up for a volunteer shift, you can receive a promo code reducing the ticket cost to $5.00. Apply Here

Early Bird Discount: Save half off now with promo code: EBAIUSA25 (ends on Friday, August 29th)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CoWorking With Wisdom -Berkeley Downtown, 2222 Harold Way, Berkeley, United States