Minutes for June 2018

Meeting minutes for Wednesday, 19 June 2019
In attendance: Bob, Barbara, Tilo

Welcome and Introductions

Actions

• Defamation charges for exposing labor abuse (Thailand): UA 73.19
• Incommunicado detainee at risk of torture (United Arab Emirates): UA 75.19
• Prisoner of conscience tortured to confess (Vietnam): UA 72.19

New Business

Recommended viewing/reading

• “Can Amnesty International Fix Its Toxic Work Culture?” Secretary-General Kumi Naidoo interviewed by Al Jazeera English
• Amnesty International Staff Well-Being Report by Konterra International
• Recommendations (from the executive summary):
• Work to repair ruptures and foster a sense of safety and trust among senior leadership, the organization, and staff.
• Work to counter a culture of criticism and blame by fostering a development culture.
• Implement a comprehensive and systematic approach to staff well-being.
• Improve support for issues related to stress.
• Enlist, equip, and better support managers to improve well-being.
• Review and professionalize people and organizational development. 

Next meeting: Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 7:30 p.m., Wegmans cafe in Malvern