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Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Its mission is to undertake research and action focussed on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. Amnesty International has more than a million members and supporters in over 140 countries and territories. It is impartial and independent of any government, political persuasion or religious creed. It is financed largely by subscriptions and donations from its worldwide membership.  Website: www.amnesty.org
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Brazil: Teenager disappeared during military operation

2 December 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Brazil prison massacre verdict a 'vital' step towards justice

22 April 2013 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Carandiru and the scandal of Brazil's medieval prison system

15 April 2013 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Brazil: Slum campaign on human rights ahead of police operation

5 November 2012 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

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