“Those who today still feel a sense of impotence can do something about it. They can support the fight for freedom as generously as they can. They can join Amnesty International. They can help us light a candle.”

About Peter Benenson

Activist • British

Peter Benenson was a British lawyer, human rights activist, and the founder of Amnesty International. He launched the 'Appeal for Amnesty, 1961' after reading about two Portuguese students imprisoned for raising a toast...