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Address at the Luncheon of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, the Americana Hotel, New York City

January 20, 1966

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New York, NY

It is our experience that physical and economic isolation of any group in our society causes it to fall behind. We are a highly mobile society, and our mobility causes interaction, stimulation, and progress. Isolation brings stagnation and retrogression.

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.