We believe in democracy and elections. Over 71 million Americans voted for the Republican ticket, and 66 million for the Democratic ticket. It is now time to reach out, to understand why, to heal the divisions, and to begin to build consensus in our country around justice,…

Thank you, Mrs. Kennedy, for everything. Rest in eternal peace. 🤍

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…

#Bangladesh: "The commission of inquiry has a monumental task ahead, especially because there are still perpetrators that will do anything they can to secure continued impunity," said our VP of Intl. Advocacy & Litigation, @AngelitaBaeyens More ⬇️ voanews.com/a/bangladeshi-…

Statement from RFK Human Rights Board of Directors in response to RFK Jr.'s announcement.

Ten years ago today, 18-year-old Mike Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson. His mother, Lezley McSpadden, is still seeking justice to this day. Today, @RFKHumanRights attorneys will present further details in an ongoing case before the…

We are encouraged by the news of the ongoing prisoner swap that would result in the release of @WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich, Vladimir Kara-Murza, @RFERL’s Alsu Kurmasheva, among others. We call on #Russia to release other jailed journalists and pro-democracy activists and stop…

A court in #Russia has sentenced Evan Gershkovich, the @WSJ reporter arrested last year on bogus espionage charges, to 16 years in high-security prison. My thoughts go out to Evan's family and loved ones. This ludicrous show trial on fabricated charges underscores Russia's…

(1/2) Almost ten years after Michael Brown’s murder at the hands of Ferguson police, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has granted Michael’s family a public hearing on July 10. Visit oas.org/en/iachr/ to watch the hearing live @ 4pm ET. rfkhro.org/4bwz96B

Today, Evan Gershkovich will stand trial in #Russia, behind closed doors. Falsely accused of espionage, this trial makes a mockery of international law and serves as testament to the Kremlin's efforts to erase press freedom in Russia. #IStandWithEvan cbsnews.com/news/wall-stre…

Our John Lewis Young Leaders retreat is in full swing! Over the past year, our 2024 cohort worked tirelessly to combine leadership development coursework, mentorship and community action on their campuses to promote human rights education and encourage their peers to get into…

I am proud to announce the winners of the 2024 @RFKHumanRights Book and Journalism Awards! Press Release ➡️ rfkhro.org/3QWrwPn This year’s Book Award winner is “Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class” by acclaimed historian @profblmkelley Journalism Award…

"AI needs a constitution — or more accurately, we need a constitution that defines access to artificial intelligence acting solely on our behalf as a civil right." - RFKHR Board Member Dr. Vivienne Ming (@neuraltheory) on how algorithms are shaping our lives in an era of hidden…

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we find ourselves at a particularly critical moment: Attacks on press freedom and #CivicSpace continue to threaten our democracy, both at home and abroad. Since 1992, 2186 media workers have paid the ultimate price in direct connection to their work—a…

I am delighted to announce that Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel), Antonio Neri (@AntonioNeri_HPE), John W. Rogers, Jr. (@JohnWRogers), and Tom Wilson (@TomWilsonALL) will be presented with the 2024 Ripple of Hope Award at our annual gala on December 11. These remarkable…

Today is my mom's 96th birthday! To celebrate her, please listen to this great song that @taylorswift13 wrote about my parents! 💐 My mother founded @RFKHumanRights in the fall of 1969 to carry forth my father’s legacy. For more than half a century, my mom has been a champion…

Today marks a grim milestone in the ongoing struggle for press freedom and the protection of journalists worldwide. @WSJ's #EvanGershkovich has spent the last year living in a cramped prison cell in #Russia, for doing his job as a journalist. Falsely accused of espionage, Evan's…

In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we've asked our esteemed senior female leaders to share invaluable advice for the next generation of women! ♀️💐 "Take a seat at the table. If there's no more seats, build a new table," wise words from @sorayadarabi of @trailmixvc

On March 7, we solemnly acknowledge #BloodySunday – a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, as brave individuals stood up against injustice and fought for the right to #vote. #JohnLewis led a peaceful march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, #Alabama, demanding…

🗣️🗣️ Are you a college student passionate about #CommunityOrganizing and #CivicEngagement? Submit your application to our John Lewis Young Leaders fellowship program for the 2024-2025 academic year!  Apply by March March 10, 2024 👉🏼 rfkhro.org/3vk0IR5