Events
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John Lewis Young Leaders Information Session
Share The John Lewis Young Leaders program is a year-long fellowship that prepares college students for a future in community organizing and civic engagement. This informational session will provide people with more information on the program, model capstone projects, tips on writing an application, benefits of the program, and more. Register today!
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John Lewis Young Leaders Information Session
Share The John Lewis Young Leaders program is a year-long fellowship that prepares college students for a future in community organizing and civic engagement. This informational session will provide people with more information on the program, model capstone projects, tips on writing an application, benefits of the program, and more. Register today!
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Addressing Human Rights Challenges Through Universal Periodic Review on Bangladesh
Share As the 44th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) approaches in November 2023, it is crucial to shed light on the dire human rights situation in Bangladesh. In the lead-up to this critical session, it is imperative to delve into the key findings and recommendations established
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2023 RFK Compass Fall Investors Summit
Share With the recent influx of capital into AI, it is vital to consider the role investors play in advancing the positive potential of AI while mitigating existing and future societal harms. Join us, in partnership with Lucid Capitalism and BNY Mellon, and experts across the ecosystem to discuss key themes including the practical applications
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Human Rights in Latin America: A Historical Perspective and Current Assessment
Share Join Joe Eldridge, founder of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and longtime human rights activist, in a conversation about the history and current state of promoting and protecting human rights, democracy, social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. Register today!
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Back to School Happy Hour
Share Please join us for a virtual happy hour on Tuesday, September 19th, from 7:00-7:30 EST! Come share your plans for integrating human rights education in your school and community, ask questions, and meet other members and partners from our network during this monthly informal networking event. We look forward to connecting!
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Article 19 & Freedom of Opinion and Expression: A Conversation About Common Sense Solutions to Book Banning and Challenges
Share Join Peter Bromberg, Associate Director for EveryLibrary in a conversation about book banning and the implications for education and beyond.
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From Programming to Philanthropy: A Conversation About What we Need to Advance Women’s Human Rights
Share Join Zaynab Nawaz, Senior Director of Program and Learning with Women Moving Millions, and student moderator Angelina Pouhe, Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, in a conversation about women’s human rights from programming to philanthropy. We will discuss the current state of women’s and girls’ rights, and the role the philanthropic community can
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Book Club: 535 Not 1 by Richard Gephardt
Share Join us for the RFKHR Book Club Conversation on September 7 from 12-1 pm EDT / 9-10 am PT. We host these quarterly virtual gatherings to engage our members, amplify social justice activists, authors, and journalists, and provide a deep dive into our work This month’s selection, 535 Not 1, written by former Congressman
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2024 RFK Compass Summer Investors Conference
June 10–13, 2024 at the Chatham Bars Inn and Kennedy Compound
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2023 Ripple of Hope Award Gala
Share Each year, the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights. We hope you’ll join us for this year’s Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New
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Right to Protest: Global Reflections on the ACHPR Decision in the WOZA v. Zimbabwe Case
Share On Wednesday, July 19, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law are co-hosting a webinar where panelists will explore the significance of the WOZA decision to the understanding and practice of promoting and protecting the right to freedom of assembly in Zimbabwe and beyond. Moreover, as Zimbabwe heads towards
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