Amnesty International is a global movement founded in 1961 with over 3 million members that works to end human rights abuses. It seeks to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and aims for every person to be able to enjoy all human rights. Amnesty carries out its mission through fact-finding, public campaigns and activism, applying pressure on those with power to protect human rights and prevent abuse. Its members engage in activities like letter-writing, demonstrations, and lobbying to create social change and defend human dignity worldwide.

2. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LOGO
• Candle wrapped in barbed wire
• Reflect Peter Benenson’s hope that its work would
shine a light in the darkest of places where human
rights abuses go unpunished.
http://amnesty.org/en/media-centre/key-facts

3. WHO ARE THEY
• Founded: 1961 by Peter Benenson
• Global movement of more than 3 million supporters,
members and activists who campaign to end grave
abuses of human rights.
• Vision: For every person to enjoy all the rights in the
Declaration of Human Rights.
http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are

4. Until every person can enjoy all of their rights, we will continue our
efforts. We will not stop until everyone can live in dignity; until every
person’s voice can be heard; until no one is tortured or executed.
Our members are the cornerstone of these efforts. They take up
human rights issues through letter-writing, online and offline
campaigning, demonstrations, vigils and direct lobbying of those
with power and influence.
Locally, nationally and globally, we join together to mobilize public
pressure and show international solidarity.
Together, we make a difference.
http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/about-amnesty-international

5. HOW DO THEY CARRY OUT THE WORK
• Send experts to talk with the victims
• Observe trials
• Interview local officials
• Cooperate with human rights activists
• Monitor global and local media
• Publish detailed reports
• Inform the news media
• Publicize concerns
http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/faq#how-ai-works

6. AS NGO’S ALSO …
***NGO = independent voluntary association of people
acting together on a continuous basis for some
common purpose***
• Mobilize the public to put pressure on governments,
armed political groups, companies and
intergovernmental bodies through public
demonstrations
http://www.amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/faq#how-ai-works

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300,000 CHILD SOLDIERS DREAM OF SIMPLY BEING CHILDREN. WWW.AMNESTY.FR

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DEATH TO DEATH PENALTY. WWW.AMNESTY.FR

9. http://livewire.amnesty.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/poland-secret-detention.jpg

10. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/death-is-no-answer-amnesty-
international/article5126593.ece