Amnesty International Summary

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Research an International Non Governmental Organization that works on behalf of human rights issues
There are so many organizations globally that have dedicated their efforts to protect human right and how to end human right abuses (Human Right, 2016). However, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have contributed primarily in directing the international community on the various human rights issues around the world. The nongovernmental organization I will like to discuss is the Amnesty International.

Share the name and the mission of this organization, along with a summary
Amnesty International (AI)
“Amnesty International is principally concerned with the dissemination and education of all human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration …show more content…

However, in pursuit of this vision, AI’s mission “is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of these rights” (Amnesty International Charity, 2016).

Summary of the Amnesty International
This is an organization that is based worldwide with voluntary members that are consisting of national branches of international networks, affiliated groups, and international members. The running of the daily affairs of AL is lead under the direction of the International Board by the International Secretariat headed by a Secretary-General (Amnesty International Charity, 2016).

Recent work of amnesty international they have done to advocate for and protect the human rights of a particular group
Mexico: Release of women tortured to confess brings glimmer of hope to many others
According to Amnesty international (2016), in November 17th, 2016 three women who were subjected to rape and other forms of tortured in 2011 by marines to force them to “confess” to crimes brings a glimmer of hope to hundreds of others who are held behind bars unfairly across Mexico were released from …show more content…

However, due to AI Advocates they were able to walk out of jail after a judge acquitted them and ordered their immediate release (Amnesty International Charity, 2016). But, “Amnesty International recently launched an international campaign calling for the release of Verónica Razo, mother of two, who has also spent more than five years in prison after Federal Police subjected her to 24 hours of torture to force her to confess” and also “Investigations should now take place into the torture of Denise, Korina and Wendy and those responsible should face justice” (Amnesty International Charity, 2016).

Why this work was necessary
This work was necessary because AI wants every person in the world to enjoy human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration and also their mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses globally.

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