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Amnistía internacional

Amnistía Internacional, the Spanish term for Amnesty International, is a globally renowned non-governmental organization focused on promoting and protecting human rights. Established in 1961 by a British lawyer named Peter Benenson, the organization has consistently worked to shed light on various forms of human rights abuses, including political repression, racial discrimination, sex discrimination, and torture. Through its research, lobbying, advocacy, and campaigns, Amnistía Internacional seeks to stimulate worldwide action to prevent and put an end to grave abuses of civil, political, social, and cultural rights. The organization operates on the principle of international solidarity and advocates for fairness and justice, associating itself with the United Nations as an advisor on human rights issues.