| 单词 | amnesty international |
| 释义 | > as lemmasAmnesty International c. With capital initial. In full Amnesty International. An independent international organization whose principal purpose is to uphold and campaign for human rights, esp. those of prisoners of conscience.When first proposed in May 1961 the movement was referred to as Appeal for Amnesty 1961 or Amnesty Campaign, and when established as a permanent organization in July 1961 it was called Amnesty. The name Amnesty International was adopted in September 1962. ΘΚΠ society > society and the community > social relations > an association, society, or organization > specific societies or organizations > [noun] > other specific associations or organizations Tityre-tu1623 Peep o' Day Boys1780 law society1821 kongsi1839 B'nai B'rith1862 Molly Maguire1867 Kennel Club1874 Ethical Society1877 Kyrle Society1877 Molly1877 Sierra Club1891 subak1897 Workers' Educational Association1905 senior1906 W.E.A.1910 Lions Club1922 godless1927 F.P.A.a1940 Diners' Club1950 amnesty1961 Sealed Knot1971 Greenpeace1972 lions1972 Gaysoc1976 Group of Eight1977 Group of Seven1977 meeja1983 G71986 G81988 1961 Times 27 May 10/1 Tomorrow..Peter Benenson announces the aims of his Appeal for Amnesty 1961, a new movement that speaks for prisoners whose own voices are silenced. 1961 Observer 28 May 21/7 The success of the Amnesty Campaign depends on how sharply..it is possible to rally public opinion.] 1961 Daily Tel. 9 Oct. 22/5 Mr. Peter Benenson, a London barrister,..presided at a meeting yesterday of the organisation Amnesty. 1962 Daily Mail 10 Dec. 6/4 A 40-point code of conduct..has been drawn up by Amnesty International. 1977 Time 11 Apr. 45/3 Amnesty International..accused the military of..the ‘disappearance’ of at least 500 suspects... Amnesty charges that many of the desaparecidos were innocent citizens. 2007 Gay Times Mar. 101/5 Amnesty International sent delegates to the Isle of Man to report on its laws banning any gay-male sex. < as lemmas |
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