Happy 50th Anniversary, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Bluebear]

Amnesty International has vowed to adapt to the challenges of a fast-changing world and reach out to new countries as the human rights organisation marked its 50th anniversary.

Secretary general Salil Shetty led celebrations in London, where Amnesty is based, as supporters in 60 countries also held events half a century after the organisation was founded.

Addressing Amnesty supporters at a church in the British capital, Mr Shetty said: "It is clear that threats to human rights lie at the heart of key challenges facing the world. "Amnesty International needs to continue to adapt and evolve if we are to shine a light for freedom and justice in a changing world."

He further vowed that the rights group, whose logo of a candle wrapped in barbed wire is recognised around the world, would extend its influence.

"We will reach out to new areas of the world - beginning with Brazil and India this year - to strengthen our presence, as the idea of Amnesty International as a truly global movement comes of age," he said. "We will harness digital technology and social media to give greater voice to the powerless and the abused."

British Foreign Secretary William Hague also praised the rights group on its anniversary: "Their work to protect and promote human rights, often at risk to themselves, has resulted in many lives saved and prisoners of conscience released."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/28/3229793.htm?section=justin

[Bluebear]

1. Oh, well. :)

[RagAss]

2. Congrats Amnesty. This proud member knows the great work you do.

Even if the rest of DU is more interested in Sarah tonight !

[EFerrari]

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[Heidi]

5. Recommended.

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[G_j]

7. K&R!!!!

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[applegrove]

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