Amnesty International Launches Virtual Human Rights Museum

Amnesty International has launched its first virtual museum, an immersive online experience documenting over six decades of human rights campaigning. The free platform, titled Stories That Resist, is an immersive 360° experience that allows visitors to explore 65 years of campaigning, research and collective action in defence of human rights around the world.

Across five thematic galleries, visitors can explore more than 50 historical items, including emblematic objects from Amnesty International’s archives, campaigns that defined generations, photographs, videos, awards and testimonies from people who chose to act in the face of injustice.

According to Ana Piquer, Amnesty International's Regional Director for the Americas, the museum honors the courage of individuals 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," she said.

Exploring the Galleries and Collections

The 360-degree virtual environment presents significant moments and honours in Amnesty International’s history. This includes the story of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the organization in 1977 for its contribution to the defence of human rights.

The museum also features individuals and movements honoured with the Ambassador of Conscience Award, Amnesty International’s highest distinction, presented to those who have confronted injustice and used their voices and actions to inspire millions of people.

Honoring Key Figures and Movements

The virtual museum pays tribute to prominent human rights defenders recognized by Amnesty International over the years. Recipients of the Ambassador of Conscience Award include Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, Ai Weiwei, Alicia Keys, Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement.

A Tool for Education and Mobilization

Developed in the Americas, the initiative aims to introduce the movement’s history to new audiences and inspire more people and future generations to join the defence of human rights.

More than a digital archive, Stories That Resist 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.

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.

Ana Piquer stated that 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," she said. The museum is now live for public exploration.