The International Secretariat of Amnesty International is based in London, but they have national organisations or 'sections' located in 80 other countries. (http://www.amnesty.org/) Hope I helped!
Amnesty International was founded in the year 1961, by Peter Benenson. Amnesty International was founded in London, England and has since spread to many other countries.
People would usually give donations to an organisations because they agree with or are passionate about what the organisation is doing, in this case, because they want to contribute to preventing human rights abuses.
A: No, Amnesty Internation does not support the Irish Republican Army. Amnesty International's mission is to monitor and report inhumane and illegal treatment of people throughout the world. The are apolitical and non-sectarian. The IRA on the other hand was considered to be a terrorist organization. While Amnesty International may object to the treatment of IRA prisoners, this should not be confused with supporting the IRA or any other cause. BTW, The action arm of the IRA has been disbanded and no longer exists.
the fundamental aim of Amnesty International is to try to ensure that all people in the world enjoy all of the rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Members of the organisation believe that there are fundamental rights that should be enjoyed by all people irrespective of their race, colour, gender or religion. Consequently, Amnesty International takes up cases of discrimination that other organisations cannot. The United Nations Commission on Human Rights tries to persuade governments to control abuses but usually has to work through diplomatic channels. Because it is a pressure groups with no allegiance to any governmental or official organisation, Amnesty International can work in much more direct ways. Therefore, it uses the press, television and any available means to publicise abuses and to try to shame governments into changing their policies.
Amnesty International aims to achieve its objectives through a combination of advocacy, research, and grassroots mobilization. By conducting thorough investigations and reporting on human rights violations, the organization raises awareness and pressures governments and institutions to uphold human rights standards. They also engage in campaigns, lobbying efforts, and partnerships with other organizations to influence policy changes and support victims of injustice. Additionally, Amnesty International encourages individuals to take action, fostering a global community committed to human rights.
An outsider group as it I uses direct action rather than direct lobbying that other groups may use.
Yes.Switzerland is a member of the UN and many other international organisations.The Red Cross was founded in Switzerland and its headquarters is in Switzerland.Switzerland is not a member of the EU.Switzerland is neutral. It is not a member of NATO or any other military organisation.
International Monetary Fund
Transparency International is a non-government organisation that keeps and eye on and exposes corporate and political corruption where international developments are concerned. HQ is located in Germany but there are over 100 other branches across the globe.
One can act for human rights by supporting Amnesty International, signing petitions, starting a group and informing other people who might not know about the conditions of human rights.
out bound organisation is a organisation from an other country