> A prisoner of conscience is an individual who has been imprisoned or detained for their political beliefs, religious views, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, or other characteristics that do not involve violence. Key aspects of prisoners of conscience include:
> Non-violent: They have not used or advocated violence.
> Unjustly detained: Their imprisonment is considered a violation of fundamental human rights.
> Persecuted for personal attributes or beliefs: They are held for who they are or what they believe, rather than for any criminal actions.
> Often targeted by authoritarian regimes: Many are imprisoned by governments that suppress dissent or minority groups.
>Recognized by human rights organizations: Groups like Amnesty International often campaign for their release.
> Examples might include political dissidents, peaceful protesters, or members of minority religious groups in countries where their faith is persecuted.
> The term was coined by Peter Benenson in 1961 when he founded Amnesty International. The concept has since become an important focus in human rights advocacy worldwide.
Lol and they said Canada doesn’t do shit a few weeks ago .
Can’t believe you missed the opportunity to use the original title from Amnesty International’s website:
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> A prisoner of conscience is an individual who has been imprisoned or detained for their political beliefs, religious views, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, or other characteristics that do not involve violence.
Key aspects of prisoners of conscience include:
> Non-violent: They have not used or advocated violence.
> Unjustly detained: Their imprisonment is considered a violation of fundamental human rights.
> Persecuted for personal attributes or beliefs: They are held for who they are or what they believe, rather than for any criminal actions.
> Often targeted by authoritarian regimes: Many are imprisoned by governments that suppress dissent or minority groups.
>Recognized by human rights organizations: Groups like Amnesty International often campaign for their release.
> Examples might include political dissidents, peaceful protesters, or members of minority religious groups in countries where their faith is persecuted.
> The term was coined by Peter Benenson in 1961 when he founded Amnesty International. The concept has since become an important focus in human rights advocacy worldwide.
Lol and they said Canada doesn’t do shit a few weeks ago .
Can’t believe you missed the opportunity to use the original title from Amnesty International’s website:
# [Canada: Wet’suwet’en Chief Dsta’hyl declared first Amnesty International prisoner of conscience held in Canada](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/07/canada-wetsuweten-chief-dstahyl-declared-first-amnesty-international-prisoner-conscience/)