Peter Benenson

Peter Benenson was a British lawyer and human rights activist, best known for founding Amnesty International in 1961. His work was inspired by a personal experience with injustice, which led him to advocate for the rights of prisoners of conscience around the world. Benenson's efforts helped bring attention to human rights abuses, and his organization has since grown into a global movement, advocating for individuals who are unjustly imprisoned or persecuted. His legacy continues to influence human rights activism today.