About me
ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS:
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights stands as a leading global advocate for human rights and social justice, working to create systemic change through strategic litigation, education, and grassroots partnerships across the United States and internationally. Founded on the principles of racial and economic equality, freedom of civic activism, and accountability for leaders, the organization carries forward Robert F. Kennedy's legacy of speaking truth to power.
Through innovative legal strategies and advocacy campaigns, RFK Human Rights holds governments accountable for human rights violations while partnering with local organizations to address structural inequities. Their comprehensive approach includes educating millions of students about human rights, training the next generation of leaders, and providing on-the-ground support to human rights defenders across Europe and beyond.
The organization's prestigious RFK Human Rights Award honors courageous individuals and groups who risk their safety in the nonviolent pursuit of human rights, creating strategic partnerships that amplify their work and extend their global impact. Through their network of international affiliates, RFK Human Rights coordinates projects to eradicate systemic racism and violence while fostering social good approaches to business.
Committed to structural transformation rather than temporary solutions, RFK Human Rights embodies the belief that true progress requires challenging existing power structures and creating sustainable pathways toward justice. Their work reflects an unwavering commitment to the principle that human rights are universal and that every person deserves dignity, equality, and freedom from oppression.
