Amnesty International's one million plus volunteers campaign for human rights.
We promote general awareness of human rights and oppose specific abuses of human rights, such as: torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment the use of death penalty by governments disappearances deliberate and arbitrary killings
detaining prisoners of conscience
detaining political prisoners without a fair trial
taking hostages
children taking part in armed conflicts
We also oppose the return of refugees to countries where they may be at risk of serious violations and abuses; as well as arms and security transfers to places where they can contribute to human rights abuses. |
