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Address at the International Police Academy Commencement

July 9, 1965

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Guns and bombs cannot build— cannot fill empty stomachs or educate children, cannot build homes or heal the sick. But these are the ends for which men establish and obey government; they will give their allegiance only to governments which meet these needs.

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.