Amnesty International Is Founded
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Human Rights, Kidnapping, Hostages, Prisoners, Asylum, Refugees
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History
- Geographical Location: London
- Date: May 28, 1961
Article abstract: Amnesty International is founded, giving a collective voice to those concerned about human rights violations around the world and helping to free thousands of political prisoners.
Summary of Event
The story of Amnesty International begins with one man: a Catholic lawyer of Jewish descent named Peter Benenson, who lived in London. During the 1950’s, Benenson had dedicated himself to human rights causes in different countries, defending people (often at his own expense) accused of crimes because of their religious or political beliefs....
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