Youth Advisory Board

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Each of these innovative student leaders takes action to advance and promote human rights in their communities. Serving as thought leaders, they help to shape, guide, and carry out our work.

Through engaging programming, the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) represents RFKHR Speak Truth to Power by empowering youth to unify and advance human rights.

The YAB strives to embody the virtues of Robert F. Kennedy: A desire to grow and learn through empathy, passion, and stewardship in order to inspire ourselves and others. The YAB is tasked with inspiring students to take informed action in advancing the cause of human rights, providing resources for youth to tackle issues in or outside of their communities, and documenting the success of our work and celebrating the progression of their values.

If you’re a high school or college student interested in joining the YAB and bringing human rights education to youth across the nation, apply below!

Applications are due by August 8, 2025. Youth Advisory Board members serve for one academic year with the possibility of extension. Members are compensated with a $250 professional development stipend.

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Birth Date(Required)

What is your interest or previous experience in human rights or the UN Sustainable Development Goals?(Required)

How are the values of Robert F. Kennedy reflected in your life, work, and outlook? OR Who is a leader (political or nonpolitical) you look to with inspiration, and why?(Required)

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Tell us about your work style and ability to take initiative in a remote format.(Required)

Please upload your resume below.(Required)

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