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CNN: Kerry Kennedy on Erin Burnett OutFront

Our president Kerry Kennedy recently spoke with CNN anchor Erin Burnett about comedian Stephen Colbert’s selection as a 2025 Ripple of Hope award laureate. Kerry also discussed the Trump administration’s attacks on free speech and systemic abuse by ICE officials.

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New year, new us. Same mission.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is rebranding to honor the legacy of our founder and hero, Mrs. Ethel Skakel Kennedy. From now on, we will proudly be known as the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center

While our name is changing, our mission and work remain the same. We will continue to fight injustice, advance human rights, and hold governments accountable around the world in 2026 and beyond.