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Question 142 of 350 · Parties, associations and media

What does Amnesty International campaign for?

Für was setzt sich Amnesty International ein?

Correct answer: D

  1. Afor reducing CO2für die Senkung des CO2
  2. Bfor biodiversityfür die Artenvielfalt
  3. Cfor animal welfarefür das Tierwohl
  4. Dfor respect for human rightsfür die Achtung der Menschenrechte

Why

Amnesty International is an NGO for human rights. For example, it fights against torture, the death penalty and unfair arrests.

Common mistakes

A: for reducing CO2
Other organisations work for climate protection, for example Greenpeace.
B: for biodiversity
Biodiversity is the topic of nature conservation organisations such as Pro Natura or WWF.
C: for animal welfare
There are separate animal protection organisations for animal welfare.

Topic

Trade unions, associations, NGOs

Besides the parties there are many organisations that stand up for certain groups or topics. They are called associations or interest groups. They talk to the authorities, give their opinion on new laws and take part in voting campaigns. They are an important part of Swiss politics.

Having a say: rights and obligations · Parties, associations and media

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.