In honor of the group's fortieth anniversary, the director of Amnesty International offers a compelling argument for defending human rights around the world, pointing out the practical benefits to nations who already protect the rights of their own people.
Dr. William F. Schulz is the executive director of Amnesty International (USA). He travels throughout the country and the world to advocate for universal human rights and to investigate and document human rights abuses. Mary Robinson is U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights.