- - Ashley James Amnesty International         Thousands of people are in prison because of their beliefs. Many are held without charge or trial. Torture and the death penalty are widespread. In many countries men, women, and children have 'disappeared' after being taken into official custody. Still others have been killed without any pretense of legality. These human rights abuses occur in countries of widely differing ideologies. Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people acting on …showed first 75 words of 815 total…

…showed last 75 words of 815 total…However, many released prisoners have said that Amnesty's publicity and letters were very important. In fact, releases are the most easily seen, but not the only, consequence of Amnesty International's work. Conditions with the prison may be improved, torture may be stopped or prevented, and the prisoners may be given real hope by the knowledge that they have not been forgotten.         The closest Amnesty International section to us is located 11154 La Paloma Dr. in Cupertino.