Première Urgence (old name: Aide médicale internationale) is a secular humanitarian-aid non-governmental organisation. A.M.I. (French for FRIEND) intervenes in emergency and post-emergency situations. In 2011, they changed their name to Première Urgence following its merger with Première Urgence. Première Urgence aids civilian victims, marginalized or excluded by the authorities with the effects of natural disasters, wars, and economic catastrophes. Their vocation is to defend the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Première Urgence operates projects in 22 countries, and employs 75 people at the main office in Asnières-sur-Seine. References External links Première Urgence Official Site (in French) International medical and health organizations Health charities in France 1979 establishments in France