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Amnesty International presents Stories That Resist<\/em>, its first Virtual Museum\u2014an immersive 360\u00b0 experience that allows visitors to explore 65 years of campaigning, research and collective action in defence of human rights around the world.<\/p>\n Across five thematic galleries, visitors can explore more than 50 historical items, including emblematic objects from Amnesty International\u2019s archives, campaigns that defined generations, photographs, videos, awards and testimonies from people who chose to act in the face of injustice.<\/p>\n \u201cThe history of Amnesty International is made up of people who refused to remain indifferent. This museum allows us to honour their courage, preserve the memory of our struggles and remind ourselves that every action, however small it may seem, can help transform a life,\u201d said Ana Piquer, Amnesty International\u2019s Regional Director for the Americas.<\/p>\n The history of Amnesty International is made up of people who refused to remain indifferent. This museum allows us to honour their courage, preserve the memory of our struggles and remind ourselves that every action, however small it may seem, can help transform a life.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Ana Piquer, Amnesty International\u2019s Regional Director for the Americas.<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The museum offers visitors a closer look at some of the most significant moments and honours in Amnesty International\u2019s history, including the story of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the organization in 1977 for its contribution to the defence of human rights.<\/p>\n It also features individuals and movements honoured with the Ambassador of Conscience Award, Amnesty International\u2019s highest distinction, presented to those who have confronted injustice and used their voices and actions to inspire millions of people. Recipients include Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, Ai Weiwei, Alicia Keys, Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement.<\/p>\n Developed in the Americas, the initiative aims to introduce the movement\u2019s history to new audiences and inspire more people and future generations to join the defence of human rights.<\/p>\n More than a digital archive, Stories That Resist<\/em> is a space for memory, education and participation that demonstrates what can be achieved when thousands of people organize and act in the face of injustice.<\/p>\n The museum is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese, includes accessibility features for all visitors and can be explored free of charge from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery campaign, every investigation, every object and every person who chose to act is part of this history. Today, that legacy has a new space where it can continue to inspire,\u201d said Ana Piquer, Amnesty International\u2019s Regional Director for the Americas.<\/p>\n Every campaign, every investigation, every object and every person who chose to act is part of this history. Today, that legacy has a new space where it can continue to inspire,\u201d<\/p>\n Ana Piquer, Amnesty International\u2019s Regional Director for the Americas.<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Explore Amnesty International\u2019s Virtual Museum, Stories That Resist**:** https:\/\/www.museoamnistiainternacional.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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