Amnesty International

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/amnesty-international

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?1961
2. What is the headquarters location?United Kingdom
3. What is Amnesty International and why does it exist?Amnesty International is a group that looks for unfair treatment of people and helps protect their rights. It works to make sure everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
4. Who started Amnesty International and when?A British lawyer named Peter Benenson started Amnesty International in 1961 after writing about prisoners who were treated unfairly.

International Non-Governmental Organization: An independent organization operating across national borders, not affiliated with any government.
Prisoner of Conscience: An individual imprisoned or persecuted for their beliefs, identity, or peaceful expression, without advocating or using violence.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A foundational UN document adopted in 1948, outlining fundamental human rights and freedoms for all people.
Advocacy: The act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy, often through lobbying and public awareness campaigns.