Amnesty International South Africa, based in Johannesburg, is the local chapter of the global human‑rights NGO, campaigning for civil, political, social and economic justice through research and advocacy. Amnesty International South Africa is part of the global human rights movement founded in 1961. The South African section works on rights protection including freedom of expression, gender and LGBTI rights, economic & social justice, criminal justice reform and accountability. Conducts research, legal advocacy, public campaigns and grassroots mobilisation. Unique for combining international legal standards with local activism. Active countrywide, with significant impact on policy and public discourse.