Asked in a 1961 paper

The human-rights organization established in the UK in 1961 to campaign for the release of prisoner of conscience worldwide:

Correct answer: B. Amnesty International

  • A. Human Watch
  • B. Amnesty International
  • C. Asia Watch
  • D. Red Cross

Explanation

Amnesty International was founded in London in 1961 and campaigns worldwide for the release of prisoners of conscience and protection of human rights. Human Watch and Asia Watch are not the organization described, while the Red Cross has a different humanitarian mandate.

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