Amnesty International

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Winner of the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize, Amnesty International includes people from all walks of life taking action and is composed of more than 2.2 million human rights activists worldwide. Its members protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. Amnesty International investigates and exposes abuses, educates and mobilizes the public and helps transform societies to create a safer, more just world.

Amnesty International has a long history of activism involving musicians including 1988's worldwide Human Rights Now! Tour and 1998's Paris concert, which honored the 40th and 50th anniversaries of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, respectively. Collectively, the concerts featured performances by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman, Youssou N'Dour, Alanis Morissette, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Radiohead.

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Amnesty International UK announces recycling campaign to raise funds. M2 Presswire; 9/18/2009 M2 PRESSWIRE-18 September 2009-Amnesty International: Amnesty International UK announces recycling campaign to raise...2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:18092009 Amnesty International has announced a new partnership with Redeem... ...more

Two Days After Honduran President Returns to Capital, Amnesty International Reports Rise in Police Beatings, Mass Arbitrary Arrests, Closing of Media Outlets, Harassment of Activists Since Coup U.S. Newswire; 9/23/2009 ...Media Relations Director, Amnesty International USA, +1-212-633-4150...PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amnesty International reported today that police...Honduras following a June coup, Amnesty International warned that fundamental rights... ...more

Amnesty International Calls on Obama Administration, U.N. Security Council to Act Now to Save Sri Lankan Civilians. India Business Newsweekly; 5/26/2009 Amnesty International is urging President Barack Obama...in neighboring India," said Amnesty International USA's deputy executive director...human rights in Sri Lanka." Amnesty International is calling on President Obama... ...more