Our Voices
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Violence at the Capitol and Attacks on Our Democracy
Tags Share The violence that took place in the nation’s Capitol building yesterday was an attack on our democracy and on our people, and the political leaders responsible must be held accountable. Our organization is rooted in the quest for a more just and peaceful world for all people, and we cannot allow lies about…
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Statement on Abduction of Human Rights Defender Nicholas Opiyo
Tags Share Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is alarmed by the arbitrary arrest and detention of prominent human rights defender Nicholas Opiyo in Uganda today. This occurs amid a broader and dangerous government crackdown on independent civil society throughout the country. Nichola Opiyo is a courageous and extraordinary human rights activist who has long championed…
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RFK Ripple of Hope Award Honors Dr. Anthony Fauci, Colin Kaepernick
Tags Share The 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award tonight on Facebook will be the first time in the gala’s 52-year history that the event is made open and available to the public. Originally held on December 10 in honor of Human Rights Day, the Ripple of Hope Award ceremony celebrated Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dolores…
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RFK Ripple of Hope Award Honors Dr. Anthony Fauci, Colin Kaepernick
Tags Share The 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award tonight on Facebook will be the first time in the gala’s 52-year history that the event is made open and available to the public. Originally held on December 10 in honor of Human Rights Day, the Ripple of Hope Award ceremony celebrated Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dolores…
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Colin Kaepernick Delivers Poignant Speech After Accepting Humanitarian Award
Tags Share Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is scheduled to host its 52nd annual Ripple of Hope Award ceremony on Thursday, recognizing five humanitarians who’ve fought for the pursuit of racial and economic equality, social justice, and civil rights. It’s one of the few times you’ll be able to hear Colin Kaepernick speak publicly, as…
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Rights for Rohingya Refugees
It’s time for Bangladesh to recognize Rohingya refugees as full citizens.
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Kerry Kennedy Reflects on Father’s Legacy While Honoring Fauci & More
Tags Share Amid a time of contentious politics and tremendous loss due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, human courage endures and is worth celebrating—in fact, says Kerry Kennedy, acknowledging those making change and making hope is more important than ever. As the daughter of Ethel Kennedy and the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy explains…
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Colin Kaepernick’s 2020 Ripple of Hope Remarks
Tags Share I want to express my thanks to Ms. Ethel Kennedy and Ms. Kerry Kennedy for their kind introductions, to the Ripple of Hope gala committee whose hard work has made tonight possible, and to everyone at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. I’m humbled to be among so many luminaries whose quiet and often…
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International Community: Stand Against Authoritarian Rule in Bangladesh
Tags Share The international community should take a strong stand for the protection of human rights in Bangladesh, seven human rights groups said on International Human Rights Day. As Bangladeshis grapple with the impact of Covid-19, the ruling Awami League has used the pandemic to tighten the screws on critics and the free press, further…
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Buffalo Schools Take Important Step Toward Equity
Tags Share Amidst a year of near constant setbacks and disappointments due to a worldwide pandemic, we are heartened to see the proactive steps toward educational equity being taken by Buffalo Public Schools. Today’s forum with anti-racist scholar Ibram X. Kendi is far from an isolated event. The district’s Office of Culturally & Linguistically Responsive…
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Zoel Boublil Joins Speak Truth to Power Youth Advisory Board
Tags Share George School is proud to announce that Zoel Boublil ’21 has been chosen as an inaugural member of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Speak Truth to Power (STTP) Youth Advisory Board. The STTP Youth Advisory Board empowers youth through human rights education, partnering with educators and students alike to create a global…
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