International=s existence.Verbal Communication StrategiesWith a group as notable as Amnesty International, one must wonder the secret to their success. Actually, it all lies within their cunning communication strategies. For starters, they have very effective verbal tactics such as speeches, conferences, teach-ins, concerts, and even protest marches. During speeches, members seek out international organizations and government officials to emphasize the need to abolish the death penalty or even show mercy on a prisoner (AStatue of Amnesty International,@ 1997, Nov.1, p.2). As mentioned above, they even hold concerts for their present and prospective members as a way to get others involved and distribute their message to others. They also hold conferences with members of the government and other local organizations to offer suggestions and try to find common ground between their opposing viewpoints. Protest marches are also a common strategy of Amnesty International. As a way of petitioning an execution, they hold marches and give speeches outside government buildings, hoping for their plea to be heard. If an execution does go on, they hold vigils outside of the prison in which they sing and chant (Corn, 1997, Sept.1, p.31). These are just a few of the numerous ways that Amnesty International is heard around the world. Nonverbal Communication StrategiesAlong with successful verbal strategies, Amnesty International also has a few nonverbal strategies Aup their sleeve.@ Nonverbally, Amnesty International holds petitions, letter writing campaigns, vigils, billboard campaigns, write-a-thons, and even publishes their own magazine. They send petitions to government officials in behalf of death row inmates to plea for their right to live. They also sponsor numerous letter writing campaigns, such as the Urgent Action Network and the Freedom Wr...
