Amnesty International
AI
Widely recognized — high public visibility
Organization
Active
Organization
Active
Popularity
9.1/10
Affiliations
UN ECOSOC
Organization Details
Founded
1961
Members
10 million+
Headquarters
London, UK
Summary
Amnesty International is a global human rights NGO founded in 1961, headquartered in London. It campaigns for the release of political prisoners, documents torture and executions, and advocates for human rights worldwide. Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 1977.
Timeline
1961
Founded by Peter Benenson in London.
1977
Awarded Nobel Peace Prize.
2023
Documents human rights abuses in 150+ countries.
Evidence & Sources
Created
4/6/2026
Last Update
7/15/2026