Amnesty International

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Amnesty International is a global non-governmental organization focused on protecting human rights and campaigning against abuses such as torture, political imprisonment, and the death penalty.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human rights organization
international organization
non-governmental organization
alsoKnownAs AI
areaOfWork LGBTQ+ rights
abolition of the death penalty
civil and political rights
economic, social and cultural rights
human rights
prevention of torture
protection of prisoners of conscience
refugee and migrant rights
women’s rights
awarded Nobel Peace Prize
United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights
campaignsAgainst death penalty
enforced disappearances
political imprisonment
torture
campaignsFor fair trials
freedom of association
freedom of expression
protection of human rights defenders
foundedIn London, England
surface form: London
foundedInCountry United Kingdom
foundedOn 1961
founder Peter Benenson
fullName Amnesty International self-link
hasGlobalSectionsIn Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Europe
hasMemberType individual members
local groups
national sections
supporters
headquartersCountry United Kingdom
headquartersLocation London, England
surface form: London
ideology human rights advocacy
legalStatus non-profit organization
motto It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness
primaryLanguage English
publishes annual reports
human rights reports
receivedAwardInYear 1977
1978
scope global
shortName Amnesty
usesMethod advocacy
campaigning
letter-writing campaigns
lobbying
public mobilization
research
website https://www.amnesty.org/

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The Secret Policeman’s Ball sponsor Amnesty International
this entity surface form: Amnesty International UK section
Thomas Hammarberg employer Amnesty International
Eritrean judiciary criticizedBy Amnesty International
U Thant Peace Award hasRecipient Amnesty International