Peter Benenson
Peter Benenson was a British barrister, human rights activist and the founder of the human rights group Amnesty International (AI); a global movement of more than 10 million people, currently, and in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses on human rights and to secure the release of political prisoners.
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- Born in
- London
- Educated at
- Eton CollegeBalliol College
- Awards
- 🏆 Gandhi Peace Award
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1921
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Birth2005
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