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Submit your nomination for the 2026 Human Rights Award!

The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award honors an individual or group of individuals who stand up to oppression at grave personal risk in the nonviolent pursuit of human rights.

You can help us honor Robert F. Kennedy’s legacy and promote the work of dedicated human rights defenders around the world. Learn more about the nomination process, and if you know of a person or group fighting for justice, submit their name by December 15, 2025.

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