Question

With reference to Human Rights Commission describe the role Amnesty International.

Answer 1

Amnesty International: Amnesty International is the world’s largest voluntary organisation working for Human Rights. It has its headquarters in London. It is a non-political voluntary organisation founded by Peter Beneson. It was founded “to bring relief to individual victims of injustice.” Its main objectives are:
(i) To prepare reports and publicise Human Rights abuses.
(ii) To work for the freedom of political prisoners.
(iii) To work for a fair and open trial of such prisoners.
(iv) To work for effective international agencies so that people may have the rights to freedom of thought and religion.
(v) Prevention of torture and execution.