Amnesty International

Amnesty International is an organization of_______: Human Rights

Amnesty International was founded on______ by Peter Benenson: May 28, 1961

The headquarters of Amnesty International is located in______: London (UK)

Amnesty International works to protect and promote ______ around the world: Human Rights

Amnesty International received the Nobel Prize in ______ for its work in defending human rights: 1977

Amnesty International received the United Nations Prize in______: 1978

The symbol of Amnesty International is______: Candle wrapped in barbed wire

The motto of Amnesty International is often associated with the phrase______: It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness

The organization was established by Peter Benenson, a ______  lawyer: British

Amnesty International originated from Benenson’s article “The Forgotten Prisoners”, published in The Observer newspaper on______: May 28, 1961

Amnesty International works in more than ______ countries and territories: 150

Amnesty International became a global movement during_____: 1960s and 1970s

Amnesty has consultative status with______: United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Amnesty International was awarded the  Nobel Peace Prize in______: 1977

Amnesty also received the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights in______: 1978

The organization advocates implementation of______: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Amnesty International’s symbol is_______: A candle wrapped in barbed wire

The symbol represents______: Hope overcoming oppression

Amnesty’s slogan is often expressed as______: It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness