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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmnesty International South Asia is a registered community development nonprofit, Sri Lanka. It is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its registration number is LK-NGO-FL-162108. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.
Amnesty International South Asia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Sri Lanka is 43/100.
Amnesty International South Asia is registered in Sri Lanka. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.
Amnesty International South Asia is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Sri Lanka. It operates as a National NGO (Active).
Amnesty International South Asia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Secretariat. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among community development charities registered in Sri Lanka: Amnesty International South Asia's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is in line with the peer average of 43/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Amnesty International South Asia is registered in Sri Lanka. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Amnesty International South Asia is registered in Sri Lanka. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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MixedAmnesty International decries new criminal regulation in Afghanistan as assault on rights for women, minorities - Jurist.org
Amnesty International: Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code for Courts is Repressive and Authoritarian - Hasht-e Subh Daily
Amnesty Says New Taliban Criminal Regulation Deepens Discrimination Against Women - thekabultribune.com
Amnesty condemns convictions of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha - The Express Tribune
"Reports of harm to civilians must be subjected to impartial investigation": Amnesty on Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan - ANI News
Amnesty issues urgent action appeal to PM Shehbaz for Imaan, Hadi's release - The Express Tribune
Pakistan court’s 17-yr jail term to human rights lawyers over social media posts sparks global backlash - ThePrint
AI concerned over alleged death threats to Sandya Eknaligoda - Island.lk
Imran's sisters, PTI leaders booked in terrorism case over Adiala protest - The Express Tribune
Amnesty International Urges Halt to Forced Returns of Afghan Refugees - خبرگزاری اطلس
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Quick facts about Amnesty International South Asia
- What is Amnesty International South Asia?
- Amnesty International South Asia is a community development national ngo (active), Sri Lanka. Reg: FL-162108
- When was Amnesty International South Asia founded?
- Amnesty International South Asia was founded in 1961.
- Who leads Amnesty International South Asia?
- Sureshkumar K. S..
- Where is Amnesty International South Asia located?
- Headquartered in Sri Lanka.
- Is Amnesty International South Asia trustworthy?
- Amnesty International South Asia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Amnesty International South Asia's registration number?
- Registration: LK-NGO-FL-162108 (Sri Lanka).
- What is Amnesty International South Asia's website?
- https://amnesty.org
- Are donations to Amnesty International South Asia tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.