Amnesty International

A global movement that helps the world to live in

freedom and justice
Introduction

Injustice? Hopeless?

Amnesty International

What does it do to help the world with human rights?

Outline
Background
Origin
Movement
Transformation
Conclusion
Background

Global movement
Take injustice personally
Human rights are enjoyed by all.

Funded by general public

Independent
“No government is beyond scrutiny. No situation is
beyond hope.”
Origin

How did it all begin?

WhatPeter
if people everywhere
Benenson (1961)
can unite in solidarity for
Two Portuguese students’ incident
justice and freedom?
Wrote an article

Reprinted in newspapers over the world

Movements
Seek release of Uphold all human
political prisoners rights

Abolish
death penalty &
discrimination
Freedom
& dignity Protect
sexual / reproductive
rights & Refugees /
Migrants
Transformation
Shifting base
• Africa
• Asia-Pacific Respond
• Central & Eastern Europe quickly
• Latin America
• Middle East
Transformation

Latest technologies
Personal
‘Panic
• Mobile phone app Button’
Conclusion

Freedom Justice Dignity

How many torturers will be brought to justice?

Stay positive and faithful
How many people will realize their rights and live in dignity?
Thank you for listening.