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Today in Peace and Justice history on May 28, 1961
Amnesty International (AI) was founded on this date in Great Britain.
A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights, particularly as laid out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They help maintain a media focus on political prisoners & organize public pressure for their legal rights & obtain... http://bit.ly/18q8Gp5