Global: Amnesty International Celebrates 50 Years

Global human rights champion Amnesty International celebrated their 50th anniversary on May 28, 2011. The organization has 3 millions members and is credited for supporting the release of thousands of prisoners of conscience. See photos of celebrations on Flickr, and a special birthday present by Dutch designer Maarten Baas: a giant empty chair.

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