Special Interest groups

Question 1

Amnesty International

Answer 1

Campaigns against abuses of HR around the world. Independant of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. Diverse and democratic movement who demand dignity, freedom, justice and equality for all.
Advocates for HR protection by:
- researching and gathering info on HR abuses
- exposes HR abuses through media
- pressurizes govs to change laws to improve HR protections
- investigates abuses and ill-treatment that those in power inflict upon individuals in detention

Question 2

Church groups

Answer 2

Advocates for HR protections consistent with religious teachings (feeding the poor), can also set up charities to donate food and clothing to those in need.
- religious groups can be a barrier to HR if they also support specific faiths and use religion as a means of exclusion and a voice for values that can be morally repugnant to others

Question 3

Red Cross

Answer 3

-Humanitarian organization providing assistance without discrimination
- disaster recovery
- active in health, food security, water and sanitization
- programs addressing humanitarian consequences of climate change, urbanization, migration and violence
promotes social inclusion and peace