Amnesty International Day: May 28

May 28th is “Amnesty International Day”.

This day in 1961 is the day Amnesty International was born.

Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization that abolishes the death penalty and provides refugee relief.

The main purpose is to prevent abuse of political power.

In 1977, the organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for being an international organization that brings freedom, justice and peace.

・References
– https://tama.wtf/jp/society/today/amnesty-international-day
– Amnesty International