ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEFEND

HUMAN RIGHTS

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization, founded in London in 1961 and it is focused on human rights with over 3 million members and supporters around the world. The main objectives are:• Women`s, children's, minorities' and indigenous` rights• Ending torture• Abolition of the death penalty• Rights of refugees• Rights of prisoners of conscience• Protection of human dignity.

UNO (UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION)

Uno is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1945. It was estabilshed to promote and encourage respect for human rights and for important freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion. It can be divided in other organizations, such as Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations), Fao (Food and Agriculture Organization) and Who (World Health organization).

UNICEF (UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN`S FUND)

Unicef is an intergovernmental organization. It is a United Nations Program, founded in 1946 to defend children and mothers in developing countries.

EMERGENCY

Emergency is a non-governmental organization that provides medical treatment to civilian victims of war, especially in relation to landmines. It was founded in 1994. Emergency has also given emergency assistance to existing hospitals in underdeveloped areas by providing specialized staff, drugs or instruments.

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