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Sting and Springsteen led tour that distributed 1.2 million rights declarations
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Sting and Springsteen led tour that distributed 1.2 million rights declarations

Five artists toured five continents in 1988. They performed at a concert series called Human Rights Now. The series was organized to benefit Amnesty International.

Why it mattersThis was one of the biggest rock tours ever. It brought millions together behind human rights. That legacy matters today.

AustraliaNo direct Australian impact listed, but such concerts demonstrated how artists worldwide use their platform to mobilise for justice causes.

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