The role of Amnesty International With reference to Human Rights…

Question: With reference to Human Rights Commission describe the role of Amnesty International

Answer: Amnesty International is the world’s largest voluntary organization working for Human Rights. It has its headquarters in London. It is a non-political voluntary organization founded by Peter Benenson. It was founded “to bring relief to individual victims of injustice.” The role of Amnesty International are discussed below

Role of Amnesty International

(i) To prepare reports and publicize Human Rights abuses.
(ii) To work for the freedom of political prisoners.
(iii) To work for a fair and open trial of such prisoners.
(iv) To work for effective international agencies so that people may have the right to freedom of thought and religion.
(v) Prevention of torture and execution.


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