Who was the founder of Amnesty International?
A. Martin Luther King Jr.
B. Peter Benenson
C. Nelson Mandela
D. Eleanor Roosevelt
Town Officer Paper of 26-05-2023 (SPSC)
What is the role of Amnesty International’s “Urgent Action Network”?
A. Raise funds for charity events
B. Write letters to authorities to stop human rights violations
C. Conduct research on human rights violations
D. Organize global protests
Amnesty International’s “Human Rights Act” is primarily aimed at which of the following?
A. Promoting global trade
B. Providing humanitarian aid
C. Protecting individuals’ human rights
D. Promoting environmental justice
Amnesty International is funded primarily by which of the following?
A. Government grants
B. Corporate sponsorships
C. Individual donations
D. Revenue from events
Which of the following countries was the focus of Amnesty International’s first major campaign?
A. South Africa
B. Soviet Union
C. Portugal
D. Argentina
What is a “prisoner of conscience” according to Amnesty International?
A. A person unjustly imprisoned for a political reason
B. A person imprisoned for committing a crime
C. A political leader in prison
D. A person imprisoned for religious beliefs only
Which of the following is one of the key areas of Amnesty International’s campaigns?
A. Gender equality
B. Military intervention
C. Free trade agreements
D. Technological development
Amnesty International conducts research and advocacy in how many countries and territories?
A. 100
B. 150
C. 200
D. 70
Which is the highest governing body of Amnesty International?
A. The International Secretariat
B. The Board of Directors
C. The International Council Meeting
D. The Global Assembly
What is the “Stop Torture” campaign by Amnesty International focused on?
A. Abolishing the death penalty worldwide
B. Ending the use of torture by governments and state actors
C. Supporting asylum seekers
D. Preventing child labor