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PRESSURE GROUPS

Amnesty International is a global movement of over 3 million activists fighting against severe human rights abuses in more than 150 countries. The organization envisions a world where every individual enjoys the rights set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It employs various methods, including observing trials, interviewing officials, monitoring media, and publishing reports. By mobilizing public pressure through demonstrations, letter-writing campaigns, and educational initiatives, Amnesty empowers communities to advocate for change and hold violators accountable.

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PRESSURE GROUPS

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  1. PRESSURE GROUPS Amnesty International

  2. Amnesty International: Aims • Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights. • Their vision is for every person to enjoy all the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.

  3. Amnesty International: Method • •observe trials • •interview local officials • •liaise with human rights activists • •monitor global and local media • •publish detailed reports • •inform the news media • •publicize our concerns in documents, leaflets, posters, advertisements, newsletters and websites • We help stop human rights abuses by mobilizing the public to put pressure on governments, armed political groups, companies and intergovernmental bodies via: •public demonstrations • •vigils • •letter-writing campaigns • •human rights education • •awareness-raising concerts • •direct lobbying • •targeted appeals • •email petitions and other online actions • •partnerships with local campaigning groups • •community activities • •co-operation with student groups

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