10 Gifts With Meaning for Father's Day

June 12, 2012

This Father’s Day, give your dad a gift that supports human rights!

We picked ten of our favorite products from our online store especially for dad. The best part? They are all either sourced from Fair Trade organizations like Swahili Imports and Global Goods Partners that empower artisan cooperatives around the world or ethically made in the USA.

Don’t see what you think dad might like? Check out our online store for more products that support human rights!


Amnesty International Messenger Bag $24.95
Carry your books with conscience with this lightweight messenger bag made from 100% cotton. The 17′ bag is lovingly made in the USA and includes a pocket inside and a Velcro strip to close the front flap. It’s simple but bold and certainly a perfect gift for dad this summer.

Amnesty International Baseball Cap $18.95
Protect yourself from the sun in style with the Amnesty International baseball cap. The cap is made and embroidered in the USA with a size-adjustable Velcro strap that fits most. It’s the conscious way to protect your dad from the heat and sun!

Fair Trade Unisex Seed Bracelet $14.00
This bracelet provides support and living wages for the indigenous women of northeastern Argentina. Each seed bracelet is also made in a sustainable way – using seeds naturally fallen from trees – to preserve the eco system while generating an income for the people who make them.

Fair Trade Soccer Ball $24.00
Score a goal for Amnesty International with our soccer ball! Featuring our inspiring logo, it makes spreading the word about human rights fun. Made ethically in Pakistan.


Handmade Recycled Rice Bag Toiletry Case $21.00
This innovative men’s toiletry case is a perfect gift for dad, and provides an easy way to add some social responsibility to your daily routine. Cambodian artisans hand craft each case using recycled rice bags that would otherwise end up in landfills. Lined with sturdy black vinyl and fitted with a zipper and side handle.

Logo T-Shirt $17.95
Wear the Amnesty International logo with pride in this yellow logo T-shirt, that has our signature candle & barbed wire logo in the front and the words “Amnesty International” on the back. Made in the USA- 100% Cotton.

Recycled Rice Bag Duffle $40.00
Big enough to hold your gym clothes and stylish enough to use as a tote, this sturdy duffle bag comes equipped with two handles and a removable comfy shoulder strap. Made in Cambodia and handcrafted from recycled rice bag.

Lapel Pin $9.95
Shine a light on human rights! Shaped into Amnesty’s candle and barbed wire logo, the pin is small yet prominent and looks great on a blazer or jean jacket!

Bottle Stopper $8.00
Produced by a fair trade brass casting company in Cape Town, South Africa this wine bottle cork is cast from zinc and electroplated with an antique brass finish. Meticulously checked by many hands, each cork makes a wonderful gift for wine enthusiasts.

Amnesty Men’s Polo Shirt $24.95
Classic styling, timeless message. This polo shirt features the Amnesty International candle and barbed wire logo. Perfect for work and home, perfect for dad!