Our love and prayers go out to the family and friends of Vardis Vardinoyannis. Long time RFK Human Rights Leadership Council member, Vardis was a fierce defender of democracy. His enormous generosity and courage were matched by his love of country, and his contributions in the business, economic, cultural, and charitable arenas were transformative for Greece. Vardis and his late wife Marianna brought Speak Truth to Power to Greece and supported our efforts defending global human rights. He was a freedom fighter, philanthropist, and most importantly, a friend. Thank you, Vardis. You and Marianna shared Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s vision of a more peaceful and just world and you used your resources, platform, and passion to make a difference.