jul 1, 1961 - Founding of Amnesty International

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Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation founded in 1961 by Peter Benenson. Its cited purpose is to campaign for the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide, based on the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

It has approximately 3,600 employees, around 20 offices in its International Secretariat structure, and operates through national sections and supporters in over 150 countries and territories.

Over the years it has achieved numerous milestones, including:

- Receiving the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing human rights.

- Playing a major role in the global movement toward the abolition of the death penalty.

- Exposing human rights abuses through globally influential research and reporting.

- Supporting the release of countless prisoners of conscience.

- Influencing legislation and public awareness on torture prevention, fair trials, and freedom of expression.

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