What human rights does Amnesty International protect?

We protect people, defending their right to freedom, truth and dignity. We do this by investigating and exposing abuses, galvanising our global movement of seven million people and educating future generations so that one day the dream of human rights for all becomes a reality.

Does Amnesty International work in China?

The price of our freedom to criticise China – harshly when and where deserved – is that our channels for dialogue with Beijing are few, country access for Amnesty staff is extremely limited, and our website and social media channels are blocked inside China.

Is Amnesty International A human rights organization?

A Light in the Darkness Amnesty International is a worldwide human rights organization run by its members. Amnesty’s members organize targeted action and campaigns to bring an end to violations. Amnesty International was founded in 1961 by the British lawyer Peter Benenson.

How is Amnesty International related to human rights?

Amnesty has grown from seeking the release of political prisoners to upholding the whole spectrum of human rights. Our work protects and empowers people – from abolishing the death penalty to protecting sexual and reproductive rights, and from combatting discrimination to defending refugees and migrants’ rights.

How do I stop paying Amnesty International?

How can I cancel my monthly gift? If you want to cancel you need to email [email protected] or call 1-800-AMNESTY.

Who is Amnesty International funded by?

Who finances Amnesty International’s work? The overwhelming majority of our income comes from individuals the world over. These personal and unaffiliated donations allow Amnesty International (AI) to maintain full independence from any and all governments, political ideologies, economic interests or religions.

How do I become a member of Amnesty International?

Register for Amnesty.org By registering on amnesty.org you can join in on the human rights conversation and ensure your contributions are combined with ours. If you come from a country that doesn’t have an office you have the option to become an International member.

How do I cancel my Amnesty International direct debit?

Joining Amnesty International UK 11.4 You may terminate your Membership at any time, for any reason. To terminate your Membership, please email our Supporter Care Team via [email protected] or on 020 7033 1777.

Are there any human rights violations in China?

Amnesty International has documented widespread human rights violations in China that were marked by a systematic crackdown on dissent. The justice system remained plagued by unfair trials and torture and other ill-treatment in detention. China still classified information on its extensive use of the death penalty as a state secret.

How does Amnesty International work to protect human rights?

But Amnesty has exposed countless instances when corporations exploit weak and poorly enforced domestic regulation with devastating effect on people and communities. There are few effective mechanisms at national or international level to prevent corporate human rights abuses or to hold companies to account. Amnesty is working to change this.

How are human rights defenders being treated in China?

Police detained human rights defenders outside formal detention facilities, sometimes incommunicado, for long periods, which posed additional risk of torture and other ill-treatment to the detainees. Controls on the internet were strengthened. Repression of religious activities outside state-sanctioned churches continued.

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