Press Release
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Celebrating Our 2021 Music and Video Contest Winners
Tags Share On Thursday, August 12, we celebrated members of our incredible Speak Truth to Power community through a virtual Human Rights Education Showcase. In this livestreamed event, Speak Truth to Power lead educators shared work they’ve been doing in their classrooms and beyond, members of our Youth Advisory Board spoke to the power of…
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New Speak Truth to Power Pilot Program Set to Debut in Bangor, Maine
The first of its kind initiative incorporates human rights education and social-emotional learning into the school’s curriculum, practices, and culture.
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Announcing the 2021 Ripple of Hope Award Laureates
The winners of the 53rd annual RFK Ripple of Hope Awards are Stacey Abrams, José E. Feliciano, Deven Parekh, and Hans Vestberg.
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RFK Human Rights and Cattrachas Win Historic Trans Rights Case
Tags Share THE RULING BY THE INTER-AMERICAN COURT NOT ONLY HOLDS HONDURAS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE MURDER OF TRANS ACTIVIST VICKY HERNÁNDEZ, IT ALSO ESTABLISHES SWEEPING NEW PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ACROSS LATIN AMERICA. Leer en Español. Washington, D.C. (June 28, 2021)—Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Red Lésbica Cattrachas have won a historic case before…
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RFK Human Rights, Red Lésbica Cattrachas Ganan Caso Emblemático Sobre Derechos de Personas Trans
La Sentencia de la Corte Interamericana no solo responsabiliza a Honduras por el asesinato de la activista trans Vicky Hernández, sino que también establece nuevas protecciones para las personas LGBTQ+ en América Latina.
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DHS Complaint Details Horrific Conditions, Abuse at Louisiana ICE Jail
Pine Prairie, a for-profit immigrant detention center run by the GEO Group, was found to use prolonged and often racially-driven solitary confinement practices.
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Speak Truth to Power Video Contest Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival
RFK Human Rights partnered with the Tribeca Film Festival to debut the works of four student finalists from its Speak Truth to Power video contest.
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Winners of the 2021 RFK Book and Journalism Awards
We honor the journalists who shine light on the most pressing issues of our day, keeping us informed and engaged when our democracy is most at risk.
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RFK Human Rights Named Tramuto Foundation Gala Honoree
Proceeds raised at the gala will celebrate and support RFK Human Rights’ ongoing work, including its Workplace Dignity program.
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RFK Human Rights Partners With Skytop Strategies
The new partnership further extends RFK Human Rights’ global network, engaging a new community of business leaders on practices that prioritize the public good.
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How Cash Bail Robs People of Their Dignity and Resources
A new educational video shows how cash bail punishes the poor long before their day in court.
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New Trans Rights Lesson Plan for Teachers
The free classroom resource, produced in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, equips and engages students to become better allies of the LGBTQ community.
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