Als die Hoffnung gehen lernte -- Wie die Menschenrechtsbewegung entstand

In: Neue soziale Bewegungen: Forschungsjournal, Band 12, Heft 1, S. 8-14

Abstract

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the foundation of the human rights organization, Amnesty International, is recalled from the perspective of a cofounder of the German chapter. Its history is related to political developments since the 1960s, emphasizing that social engagement continues to be necessary to counter violations of human rights. Adapted from the source document.