Our Voices

Imprisonment of Top Rights Activists in Bangladesh Triggers Global Outrage

“They are two of the most widely respected human rights advocates worldwide. They are being punished for speaking truth to power.”

Our VP of International Advocacy & Litigation Angelita Baeyens comments on the recent sentencing of two prominent human rights activists in Bangladesh, both of whom exposed serious human rights violations by government forces. Read the full piece in Voice of America.

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.