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Amnesty International

NGO advocating for human rights, justice, and freedom globally through research and activism

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Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organization focused on human rights. It advocates for the protection of human rights, including civil liberties, political freedoms, and social justice. The organisation operates independently and strives to mobilise public support to pressure governments and other entities to uphold human rights standards.

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Pablo Mathis Pablo Mathis studied Security Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands…

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Mathis, P. (2023). Amnesty International. EPIS Insight · Human Rights & Humanitarian Aid.
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