About Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights.

We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. Currently the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization, we investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work.

Featured Work

Hope for Women in Afghanistan?

Will women's rights be traded away in negotiations as the US leaves Afghanistan in the hands of the Taliban and the Afghan government?

The Death Penalty in 2011

The world is moving closer to abolition, but we're not there yet. Amnesty's 2011 death penalty report shows progress but also steps back for human rights.

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