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Amnesty International

Amnesty International. Introduction. International human rights NGO Over 3 million members and supporters around the world Founded in London in 1961 More than 150 countries. Objective.

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Amnesty International

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  1. Amnesty International

  2. Introduction • International human rights NGO • Over 3 million members and supporters around the world • Founded in London in 1961 • More than 150 countries

  3. Objective • To conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated. • From Website: Our vision is for every person to enjoy all the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. • We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and public donations.

  4. Methods • Draws attention to human rights abuses • Campaigns for compliance with international laws and standards. • Mobilise public opinion to put pressure on governments that lets abuse take place

  5. Achievements

  6. Achievements

  7. History / Achievements • http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/history • Youtube clip: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKftcnkoY-o&feature=relmfu

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