<h2 class="action__heading">SINCE 1961, WE’VE BEEN HELPING PEOPLE CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS ACROSS THE WORLD.</h2> Amnesty International is independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest and religious creed. <span>Human rights change starts with the facts. Our experts do accurate, cross-checked research into human rights violations by governments and others worldwide.</span> <span>We use our analysis to influence and press governments, companies and decision-makers to do the right thing.</span> <span>Through petitions, letters and protests, campaigners worldwide press for action from the people and institutions who can make change happen.</span>