“The only thing necessary for evil to persist is for enough good people to do nothing. » (Peter Benenson). These words reflect the reality of our world from the time of the cavemen to the present day. If these words had been heeded, Germany would not have crossed the Rhineland to provoke World War II. If these words had been followed, people in countries like Burma or North Korea would have the right to express their opinions. If only all human beings followed this simple phrase, our world would be a more beautiful, peaceful and joyful place for everyone. However, it's never too late to change the way people listen to these lyrics. Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization established in 1961, aims to end the persistence of evil by helping all citizens of the world achieve internationally recognized human rights, such as freedom of expression, humane treatment of prisoners , the right to education, as well as the right to education. write a global report each year to inform the world about human rights issues in each country. The “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” is a charter of human rights that Amnesty International focuses on. The articles of the declarations set out the rights that every human being in the world should have. An important article, freedom of expression, allows every citizen to express themselves without censorship and/or limitation. This is a basic human right that all citizens of the world should have, but many do not. In countries like Burma and North Korea, citizens were beaten or imprisoned whenever negative comments were made about the government. Even in developed countries, workers do not have the right to complain about their poor working conditions. To raise awareness and help people in situations, Amnesty Internati...... middle of paper ......imminent danger of torture or even death. By supporting Amnesty International, it would foster a sense of global unity and provide a glimmer of hope to desperate people. In conclusion, Amnesty International has not only helped many people achieve basic human rights such as freedom of expression, humane treatment of prisoners and the right to education, but they have also helped make the world aware of the human rights issues. The human rights we take for granted are the lifelong dream of many unhappy people. We are fortunate to have organizations like Amnesty International who are doing everything they can to help those in need and spread their stories in the hope that more people will join the fight. The old Chinese proverb says "It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness", we should do the same for human rights, it is better to help a person than to pity them.!