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PRESSURE GROUPS

PRESSURE GROUPS. Amnesty International. Amnesty International: Aims. Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights.

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PRESSURE GROUPS

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  1. PRESSURE GROUPS Amnesty International

  2. Amnesty International: Aims • Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights. • Their vision is for every person to enjoy all the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.

  3. Amnesty International: Method • •observe trials • •interview local officials • •liaise with human rights activists • •monitor global and local media • •publish detailed reports • •inform the news media • •publicize our concerns in documents, leaflets, posters, advertisements, newsletters and websites • We help stop human rights abuses by mobilizing the public to put pressure on governments, armed political groups, companies and intergovernmental bodies via: •public demonstrations • •vigils • •letter-writing campaigns • •human rights education • •awareness-raising concerts • •direct lobbying • •targeted appeals • •email petitions and other online actions • •partnerships with local campaigning groups • •community activities • •co-operation with student groups

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