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Address at the 120th Anniversary Dinner of B’nai B’rith, Chicago, Illinois

October 13, 1963

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Chicago, IL

The law which governs us must be written in the statute books. But there are areas in which our guide is more moral than legal—more a part of the basic fabric of humanity than a rigid code—more a part of our beliefs than specific rules of conduct.

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.