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The Unheard Truth

Amnesty International is an organisation that works for the protection of human rights everywhere whilst remaining neutral in relation to political groups, ideologies and religious dividing lines. This world -embracing movement has more than 10 million members in over 150 countries and territories who campaign in a series of different manners such as organising letter writing campaigns, protests and starting petitions. They believe that no government is beyond scrutiny and no situation is beyond hope. Some of the things that Amnesty have achieved since it's founding include making torture internationally outlawed, abolishing the death penalty in most countries and causing seemingly untouchable dictators to answer for their crimes.

Amnesty investigates and exposes the facts whenever and wherever abuse happens. They lobby governments and other powerful groups such as companies, making sure they keep their promises and respect international law. By telling the powerful stories of those they work with they are able to mobilise millions of supporters around the world to campaign for change and stand in defence of activists on the ground line. They support people to claim their rights through education and training.

The goal of amnesty international is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness and freedom of choice have been denied.

They can only do this with mass support and education. Therefore, our Amnesty group, within school will aim to bring awareness of global issues where human rights are being threatened. We are hoping that our newsletter will bring attention to these matters and start people thinking, creating a chain reaction and expand the possibilities for action.

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We plan on releasing this newsletter once a month and we hope you will engage with and stand with us in the fight for universal human rights.

'Those who today still feel a sense for freedom and justice '

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