Amnesty International France

Civic and Social OrganizationsÎle-de-france, France201-500 Employees

Amnesty International France is the French arm of Amnesty International, an independent civic and social organization that defends and promotes human rights worldwide. Its work is funded primarily by public donations and rests on a broad network of members and volunteers rather than political or religious affiliations. In France, a substantial local staff in Paris supports a nationwide network of members and around 400 activist structures.

Founded in 1961, Amnesty International France is based in Paris, Île-de-France. It operates within the civic and social sector as an independent nonprofit devoted to human rights advocacy, distinct from political, economic, or religious trends. In 2021, the organization participated in cross-media collaborations with major outlets to analyze and publish information related to human rights issues, including partnerships with the Washington Post.

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