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COLOMBIA: 650 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS CALL FOR EXHAUSTIVE INVESTIGATION OF REPRESSION OF PROTESTS AND CALL ON THE IACHR TO ACT

COLOMBIA: 650 ORGANIZACIONES DE SOCIEDAD CIVIL LLAMAMOS A UNA EXHAUSTIVA INVESTIGACIÓN DE LA REPRESIÓN DE LA PROTESTA SOCIAL Y SOLICITAMOS A LA CIDH MANTENERSE ALERTA

An End to Trickle-Down Economics?

Fighting for a Fair Minimum Wage

We’re urging Denny’s to stop lobbying against minimum wage increases for workers.

Global Civil Society Statement on Myanmar

This Teacher Appreciation Day, we share how educators inspired us

CREATED BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS: WRAPPING UP OUR UN SDG SERIES

Why we must protect journalists, our pandemic storytellers

UN: Stand with Bangladeshi Journalists on Press Freedom Day

Free Expression Under Serious Threat

RFK Human Rights Named Honoree for Tramuto Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala

Organizaciones de derechos humanos presentan amicus curiae en apoyo a la tutela para personas defensoras de derechos humanos y líderes sociales en Colombia

RFK Human Rights and other organizations submit brief in support of Colombian protection action for human rights defenders and social leaders

Venezuelan Authorities Must Free Human Rights Defender Orlando Moreno

The Venezuelan state must end the harassment, illegal detention, and criminalization of human rights defenders.

Texas: Why We Oppose HB 20

RFK Human Rights calls for reinforced due diligence in the case of Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Partners With Skytop Strategies to Advance Its Corporate Accountability Work

Caribbean Women’s Human Rights are Disproportionately Affected by the Climate Crisis

How Private Equity Can Help Corporate America Keep its Diversity Pledges

RFK Human Rights Statement on the Derek Chauvin Verdict

Venezuela Must Cease Repression of Civil Society

How Cash Bail Robs People of Their Dignity and Resources

Egypt: RFK Human Rights urges authorities to release Ahmed Samir Santawy

Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Blinken on the Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar

How to embrace a data-driven shift toward ESG

Key Takeaways from the RFK Compass 2021 Spring Virtual Investor Summit

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Urges Wendy’s to Protect Farmworkers

Companies must now take action to back up their pledges of social responsibility

RFK Human Rights Statement on Protecting Voting Rights

Creating Visibility and Change for Their Community. On Their Terms.

Meet three of our trans activists who are making a difference.

Bangladesh: ‘Golden Jubilee’ Should Be Turning Point on Human Rights

Colombia debe asegurar justicia por homicidio de manifestante

Human Rights Watch y Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights presentan amicus ante Corte Constitucional

Colombia: Ensure Justice for Killed Protester

Human Rights Groups Submit Brief to Constitutional Court

RFK Human Rights and Human Rights Campaign Release Trans Rights Lesson Plan for Teachers

Comunicado sobre la decisión de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la República Dominicana en relación a la nulidad del acta de nacimiento original de Juliana Deguis Pierre

The Dominican Republic’s Supreme Court of Justice invalidates the original birth certificate of Juliana Deguis Pierre

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Welcomes the U.S. House Resolution in Support of #ENDSARS

Petitioning the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on Behalf of Paul Rusesabagina

States break silence to condemn Egypt’s abuses at UN rights body

RFK Human Rights Calls for Immediate Release of Somali Journalist Kilwe Adan Farah

Call for Independent Investigation into Rwandan Singer Kizito Mihigo’s Death

Open Letter to All Commonwealth Heads of Government

International Community Must Respond to Crackdown on Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh

Joint Call for a Global Arms Embargo on Myanmar

An Open Letter to the UN Security Council and Individual UN Member States

Speaking truth to power through spoken word poetry

"Pivotal." "A portal." "Adaptive optimism."

Statement on the Passing of Sister Dianna Ortiz

Urging the U.S. State Department to Prioritize the Protection of Human Rights Defenders

Al Jazeera Journalist Mahmoud Hussein Released From Arbitrary Detention in Egypt

UN: Grave Allegations Involving Visiting Bangladesh Army Chief

Documentary Alleges Links Between General Aziz and Security Force Abuses

Global Leaders Must Swiftly Take Action in Myanmar

Statement on the New Year’s Eve Arrest of Human Rights Defender and Journalist, Omoyele Sowore

2021 Robert F. Kennedy Book and Journalism Awards Now Open for Submissions

Joint Civil Society Letter on Human Rights Ahead of Uganda Elections

Violence at the Capitol and Attacks on our Democracy

We call for the responsible political leaders to be held accountable

Our Statement on the Abduction of Human Rights Defender Nicholas Opiyo

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Celebrates Five Courageous Humanitarians at its Star-Studded 2020 Ripple of Hope Award Ceremony

2020 Ripple of Hope Award: Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Remarks

2020 Ripple of Hope Award: Dolores Huerta’s Remarks

2020 Ripple of Hope Award: Dan Springer’s Remarks

2020 Ripple of Hope Award: Dan Schulman’s Remarks

2020 Ripple of Hope Award: Colin Kaepernick’s Remarks

International Community: Stand against Authoritarian Rule in Bangladesh

Internet Shutdowns in the Digital Age

What this means for our right to peacefully assemble

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp Free Hundreds of People From Jail in Time for the Holidays

Labor Department’s rule on ESG investing creates a new hurdle for retirees

A crucial change to how private pension plans operate could have profound consequences for your 401(k).

Are You Enabling Surveillance Capitalism in Your Portfolio?

Private Equity Firms Reevaluate Priorities

Racial Equity Investing Helps Bridge Wealth Gap

Honoring Vicky Hernández

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, Vicky Hernández’ legacy is one of intersectionality, community, and solidarity.

5 Facts You Need to Know About Vicky Hernández v. Honduras

The first transfemicide case to come before the Inter-American Court

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Red Lésbica Cattrachas Take Honduras to Court for the Extrajudicial Killing of Trans Activist Vicky Hernández

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights y la Red Lésbica Cattrachas llevan a Honduras ante la Corte por la ejecución extrajudicial de la activista trans Vicky Hernández

Democracy Is at Stake in Nigeria and Demands Action

Bangladesh: Stop Intimidating Activists, Victims’ Families

Human Rights Organizations Condemn Crackdown on Free Speech Rights

Civil society letter endorsed by over 65 organizations to President of Tanzania ahead of 28 October National Elections

Civic Space Repression and Exclusion of Rohingyas Undermine Myanmar’s Election

Standing Up Against the “Shut Up and Work” Workplace

Forcing employees to pretend “external” events simply go away as so many work from home is not only disingenuous, it reflects the privilege many leaders have to avoid these issues entirely.

We Cannot Condone the Myanmar Government’s Lies with Silence

Myanmar soldiers’ confession shows the moment is now to give the Rohingya justice and accountability.

Journalists and Freedom of . . . Assembly?

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Wins Case Before United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Joins the Call for All Californians to Oppose Prop 25

Deep Concern From 85 Civil Society Organizations as Cuban Government Is Granted a New Seat on UN Human Rights Council

85 organizaciones de la sociedad civil expresan preocupación por el reingreso de Cuba al Consejo de DDHH de la ONU

Alessandra Korap Munduruku Wins 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

Alessandra Korap Munduruku Recebe Prêmio do Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights de 2020 por Seu Trabalho de Proteção aos Povos Indígenas no Brasil

The Right to Peaceful Assembly

In our new blog series, we're exploring the U.N. Human Rights Committee's recently adopted General Comment 37

Coalition of Human Rights and Social Justice Groups, Alongside Families of Victims of Police Violence, Set to Testify on Structural Racism and Police Brutality in the United States

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Launches New PSA on How to Make Your Ballot Count

Human rights are on the ballot

Here's what you need to know if you're voting by mail this November

Cuban Authorities Must Cease Harassment of UNPACU Activists and José Daniel Ferrer

Las autoridades deben cesar los actos de hostigamiento contra activistas de la UNPACU y su líder José Daniel Ferrer

The Struggle Against Statelessness Continues

We urge the new Dominican government to restore the citizenship of denationalized Dominicans

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Justice for the Rohingya

Defending Democracy and Eliminating Educational Disparities Once and For All

Colombian Supreme Court Clarifies Rules Around Protection of Human Rights During Social Protests

Taking Action: A conversation with Next-Gen Civic Leaders

We Join Human Rights Organizations in Opposing U.S. Sanctions against the International Criminal Court

Alto a la prisión preventiva de los defensores del agua de Guapinol y San Pedro

Defensores del agua en Honduras resisten un proyecto minero ilegal y tóxico

Stop the Pretrial Detention of Guapinol and San Pedro Water Defenders

Water defenders in Honduras are resisting an illegal and toxic mining project

Fostering dignity and connection even as the pandemic wears on

Case update for Rosalyn "Bird" Holmes

In August 2020, the case against Bird was dismissed

Organizaciones de las Américas demandamos respeto a la autonomía de la Comisión Interamericana

Organizations in the Americas demand respect for the Inter-American Commission’s autonomy

Bangladesh: End Enforced Disappearances

Hold Law Enforcement Accountable

We Urge Immediate Action to Protect the Rights of Rohingyas on Genocide Anniversary