Amnesty International
Amnesty International
Amnesty International (pronunciation: /æmˈnɛsti ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/) is a non-governmental organization focused on human rights. The organization claims to have over 7 million members and supporters around the world.
Etymology
The term "Amnesty" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "amnestia", meaning "forgetfulness". The word "International" signifies the global nature of the organization's work and reach.
History
Amnesty International was founded in London in 1961, following the publication of the article "The Forgotten Prisoners" in The Observer on 28 May 1961, by the lawyer Peter Benenson. Citing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights articles 18 and 19, it announced a campaign on "Appeal for Amnesty, 1961" and called for "common action".
Objectives
The core principle of Amnesty International is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.
Related Terms
- Human Rights: Rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO): Any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level.
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights: An international document that states basic rights and fundamental freedoms to which all human beings are entitled.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amnesty International
- Wikipedia's article - Amnesty International
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