Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

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Are you a law student interested in gaining hands-on experience in human rights law? Do you want to hone your legal research skills and contribute to developing impactful litigation strategies? If this sounds like you, we have two exciting opportunities that could be the perfect match! Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/e886RM8S

Gender equality isn’t just a moral obligation—it is a proven pathway to achieving peace, sustainable development, and effective climate action. The fact that less than 10% of the speakers at #UNGA79 General Debate are women underscores the deep and ongoing gender inequality that continues to permeate even the highest levels of global leadership. Equality isn’t something to strive for in theory—it’s something that must be achieved through intentional action. Our world simply cannot afford to leave behind the perspectives, ideas, and leadership of half its population. We must do better, and we must do so now!

It's Banned Book Week. Have you read any of the classics on page 4 that have been banned or challenged in US public schools and libraries in recent years? At RFK Human Rights, protecting access to books is a key pillar of our Human Rights Education program. We believe that in a free and open society, diverse voices and stories must be accessible to all.?Through our annual Book and Journalism Awards, we celebrate the courageous work of journalists and authors?around the globe who use their voices to speak truth to power, often in the face of censorship. Join us in saying no to book bans this week and every week!???????

"Answers founded on clear and dispassionate thought must be matched to action rooted in conviction and a passionate desire to reshape the world." - Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Photographer: Santi Visalli.

On July 15, 2024, California made a significant stride toward enhancing student safety as Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2608 into law. This crucial legislation, drafted and advocated for by students, including our?2023-2024 John Lewis Young Leaders Fellow?Saanvi Arora (who drafted the bill herself!), addresses the pervasive issue of drug-assisted sexual assault on college campuses. AB 2608 ensures that California college students will receive comprehensive education on the dangers of drug-facilitated sexual violence and provides campus health centers with access to essential resources, including Flumazenil, to counteract the effects of drugs like Rohypnol (otherwise known as roofies.) This accomplishment underscores the power of student-led advocacy in shaping public policy and creating safer, more informed campus environments. Congratulations,?Saanvi! Onward! To learn more about?Saanvi's?work and AB2608 please visit ?? https://rfkhro.org/3XTPnTK

Join Pauline Arrillaga, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University, along with the 2023 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards Grand Prize winners Elise Gregg, Joseph Zakaria, Mingson Lau, and Roswell Goransson, as they discuss their work documenting the far-reaching impacts of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Monday, September 23 @ 1:00pm EST. ??? Panelists will also touch on the importance of human rights reporting and how students can spotlight issues in their communities! Register ?? https://rfkhro.org/4emItvA

End the week on a high note and apply for our 2025-2027 Donald M. and Susan N. Wilson Legal Fellowship! Please email a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample (preferably related to international human rights law), and a list of 3 professional references to [email protected] by October 31, 2024. More information ?? https://lnkd.in/eBQvj8yF

Following false and derogatory claims made by former President Trump and Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance, Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, and across the country have expressed concerns for their safety. Haitian community leaders say such rhetoric has inflamed tensions and could lead to violence. More than 30 bomb threats have targeted city schools, leading to the evacuation of several facilities. When elected officials dehumanize immigrants and falsely portray them as an existential threat, they sow the seeds of violence and stigmatize an already targeted population. We can, and must, do better. Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE, UndocuBlack Network.

Celebrating?Hispanic?Heritage?Month?with pride and purpose! At Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, we honor the profound contributions and enduring resilience of the?Hispanic?community. From Senator Kennedy marching alongside Dolores Huerta in 1966 in her fight for farmworkers' rights to recognizing the incomparable Lin-Manuel Miranda with our 2024 Ripple of Hope Award for his transformative impact on representation in the arts and government, we remain steadfast in our commitment to justice and equality.?????? How will you be celebrating??