Unit 4, exercise 13c What you need to know about … Amnesty International By Doreen Hong Amnesty International is a global movement with more than 7 million supporters, members and activists in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave human rights abuses. Its vision is for every person to live in dignity and to enjoy international human rights standards as laid down in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Amnesty International is independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion, and is funded mainly by membership and public donations. Amnesty International was founded in London in 1961, after the publication of the article ‘The Forgotten Prisoners’ by the lawyer Peter Benenson. Ever since then, its members have worked around the globe to stop human rights abuse. Amnesty fights against torture and the death penalty, and its campaigns aim to defend freedom of expression, protect women’s rights and abolish the death penalty. It demands justice for crimes against humanity and corporate accountability where companies have abused people’s rights. Locally, nationally and globally Amnesty encourages people to join together to mobilise public opinion to put pressure on governments and show international solidarity. Their staff and members take up human rights issues through letter-writing, online and offline campaigning, demonstrations, vigils and direct lobbying of those with power and influence. “Your little letters and cards are like bombs when they drop into the offices of ministers and government officials. When the cards and letters arrived in our barracks, they were like rays of sunshine. We need the sunshine … Please keep up your work for Amnesty International.” Sanar Yurdatapan, former prisoner of conscience in Turkey Student C Unit 7, exercise 23a You represent the Torrington Hotel. Two months ago, the Hailey Arts Club asked you to arrange a party for 100 people. You agreed a price and signed an agreement. There are only four days to go until the party, but unfortunately the club has sold just 50 tickets. They now want a smaller party – and a lower price! You’re going to meet the secretary of the club to discuss the situation. Key facts: ■■ the price you originally agreed with the club was $6,000 ■■ you’ve already bought food ($1,000) and drink ($1,000) for 100 people ■■ you’ve ordered souvenirs with the Arts Club logo for all the guests ($500) ■■ you’ve bought room and table decorations ($500) ■■ you’ve hired a band ($500 deposit, non-refundable) ■■ you’ve promised overtime payments to staff ($1,000) ■■ legally, you can insist that the club pay the full price … ■■ … but they are regular customers and you’ve always had good relations in the past Prepare for the negotiation. Think about these questions. 1 What’s the lowest price you can accept? Could you use any of the things you’ve bought for other events? 2 What price will you offer? What arguments will you use? 3 Can you offer the club something instead of a lower price? Decide which expressions from 22a you could use. Group B 215 A Activities Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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