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| Founded | 1968 |
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| Founder | Ethel Kennedy |
| Type | Operating public charity (IRS exemption status): 501(c)(3) |
| Focus | Human rights |
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| Method | advocacy, awards, education |
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| Website | www |
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (formerly the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, or RFK Center)[1] is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit human rights advocacy organization.[2][better source needed] It was named after United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, a few months after his assassination. The organization of leading attorneys, advocates, entrepreneurs and writers is dedicated to a more just and peaceful world, working alongside local activists to ensure lasting positive change in governments and corporations. It also promotes human rights advocacy through its RFK Human Rights Award, and supports investigative journalists and authors through the RFK Book and Journalism Awards. It is based in New York and Washington, D.C.[3] Robert F. Kennedy's daughter, Kerry Kennedy, serves as the organization's President.
- ^ James Santel (December 16, 2014). "Introducing Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights". rfkcenter.org (Press release). Archived from the original on 2015-02-18. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ "Organization Overview". rfkcenter.org. Archived from the original on January 3, 2012.
- ^ "Careers | RFK Human Rights". ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS. Retrieved 2023-05-15.