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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 12h

(3/3) We left the Summit inspired by their sense of community and their embodiment of Sen. Kennedy’s and Mrs. Kennedy's belief that each act of courage, when joined together, creates a mighty ripple of hope.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 12h

(2/3) We saw this promise at our second Ethel Kennedy Young Women’s Leadership Summit. The summit brought together dozens of young women to reflect on the issues that matter most to them, and learn how to take action on those issues in their communities.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 12h

(1/3) This #InternationalDayofTheGirl, we celebrate the collective spirit of young women around the world, and the promise they hold to build a bright future. ✨

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 1d

(3/3) Mrs. Kennedy continues to inspire us as we carry forward Sen. Kennedy’s & now, her legacy, for a more just and peaceful world. If you’d like to support our work, and honor Mrs. Kennedy’s legacy, please consider donating to the Ethel Kennedy Fund ⬇️.

The Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Fund - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Our founder, Ethel Kennedy, lived a tremendously impactful life and has been the cornerstone of RFK Human Rights for nearly 60 years.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 1d

(2/3) We remember her not only for her lifelong fight for justice, but also for her kindness, humor, and the way she made everyone feel seen. In her own words, "There was always room for one more.”

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 1d

(1/3) One year ago today, we lost our beloved founder, Ethel Skakel Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy had a way of making everyone feel valued, whether she was in a room full of world leaders or sitting around her dining table.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 3d

(3/3) Our filings ask the court to order Carlos' immediate release from detention and reaffirm that the government’s actions violate federal law and the U.S. Constitution. More information ⬇️.

Habeas Petition Filed Seeking Release of 18-Year-Old with Special Immigration Status Unlawfully Detained in Louisiana ICE Facility - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Tags Share Washington, DC – Today, the National Immigration Project, the ACLU of Louisiana, and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights filed a habeas petition in federal court seeking the release of 18-year-o...

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 3d

(2/3) Carlos, who just graduated from high school in Spring Valley, New York earlier this year, has approved Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) with Deferred Action. Despite this, in August, ICE unlawfully detained Carlos and sent him to a detention center in Louisiana.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 3d

(1/3) BREAKING: @nipnlg.bsky.social, ACLU of Louisiana, and RFK Human Rights filed a habeas petition in federal court seeking the release of 18-year-old Carlos Guerra Leon.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 4d

Please join the founder of @aprnetwork.bsky.social, former Georgia House Minority Leader, and our 2021 Ripple of Hope Award Laureate, @staceyabrams.com, on Wednesday, October 22, at 3:00 PM ET for a conversation about her latest novel, Coded Justice.

🔗 Register: rfkhro.org/4gVmJJw

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · 5d

"'The genocide did not end in 2017. It has worsened.” said Wai Wai Nu, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Peace Network.

'Ending impunity is the only way to end atrocities.'" @waiwainu.bsky.social @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social

#Myanmar #Rohingya

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U.N. Rohingya Conference Must Spark Concrete Action - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Tags Share As the Rohingya community faces compounding crises, this week’s U.N. High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar was held at a critical moment...

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 5d

⛳️ Join us on the green this month! Don’t miss your chance to take part in our annual golf tournament for a day of competition, camaraderie, and connection for golfers of all levels.

🗓️ Friday, October 17
📍 Hyannisport Club, MA
🔗 Learn more and RSVP ⬇️

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ethel Kennedy Golf Classic - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Join Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights as we return to the Hyannisport Club in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, for our 35th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 8d

#Myanmar: At Tuesday’s #UNGA80 High-Level Conference, #Rohingya activists issued powerful calls for concrete action to ensure protection for refugees, humanitarian aid, accountability for abuses, and safe, voluntary repatriation to Myanmar. Now Member States must act.

U.N. Rohingya Conference Must Spark Concrete Action - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Tags Share As the Rohingya community faces compounding crises, this week’s U.N. High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar was held at a critical moment...

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Kerry Kennedy @kerrykennedy.bsky.social · 10d

(1/2) Congratulations to our partner Efrén Olivares, VP of Litigation & Legal Strategy at @nilc.org, on being named to the 2025 @time.com 100 Next list! At @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social, we’re proud to stand with him in the fight for immigrant justice. Read my tribute to Efrén ⬇️.

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Kerry Kennedy @kerrykennedy.bsky.social · 10d

(2/2) Efrén isn’t just a brilliant lawyer. He’s an example of the principles we’re fighting to protect. His immigration story shows the promise of an America where everyone has the opportunity to realize their ancestors’ dreams. He is my hero. Congratulations, Efrén!

Efrén Olivares Is on the 2025 TIME100 Next

Find out why Efrén Olivares is on this year’s list

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Kerry Kennedy @kerrykennedy.bsky.social · 11d

Everyday people in U.S. immigration detention suffer inhumane treatment that violates the most basic human rights. ICE has become a rogue agency, rampant with physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, and shielded by impunity. It's past time to hold our government accountable for these abuses.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 12d

(5/5) "There's a disturbing paper trail of ICE’s knowledge of what was happening in this facility,” said our U.S. Staff Attorney, Sarah Decker. “This is part of a system of neglect and abuse. This tells me that there's even more going on behind the scenes that we're not yet aware of."

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 12d

(4/5) People who spoke up faced retaliation and were thrown in solitary confinement. ICE dismissed these complaints as “another hoax about ICE facilities.”

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 12d

(3/5) For example, our clients were forced to push heavy cinder blocks and metal cabinets across a dorm, taking around 30 minutes, and then told to push the items back where they came from. The former assistant warden told them: “If you wanna be a man, I’ll treat you like a man.”

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 12d

(2/5) The abuse came to light through our ongoing visits to Louisiana detention centers. Evidence shows that ICE was aware of this abuse, but systematically ignored and buried complaints. These failures in oversight have only gotten worse under the Trump administration.

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RFK Human Rights @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social · 12d

(1/5) At least four people held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center say the former assistant warden subjected them to a forced labor scheme explicitly targeting transgender and LGBTQ+ people. The abuse included sexual assault and harassment, the denial of medical care, and retaliation.

ICE Warden Put Transgender Detainees into Forced Labor Program: Complaint

A federal complaint accuses the warden of creating an ad hoc work program used to demean trans detainees.

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Kerry Kennedy @kerrykennedy.bsky.social · 14d

(1/2) I’ve been working on human rights issues for 45 years, and all around the world, the first target of autocrats is always free speech. That’s what’s happening in our country right now, and it’s the most dangerous thing that can happen in a democracy.

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Kerry Kennedy @kerrykennedy.bsky.social · 14d

(2/2) This is why we’re proud to honor Stephen Colbert at our Gala this December. Thank you @outfrontcnn.bsky.social for having me on last night!

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Kerry Kennedy @kerrykennedy.bsky.social · 17d

(1/3) Yesterday, we heard a speech from the President of the United States that did not reflect the values of our country or of the United Nations. Instead of calling for peace, dignity, and cooperation, Pres. Trump delivered a speech laced with fear, division, and misinformation.

Opinion | What Trump's U.N. address revealed about the dire state of American democracy

The president's address to the United Nations put the dire state of our democracy in a terrible new light.

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Kerry Kennedy @kerrykennedy.bsky.social · 17d

(2/3) He mocked climate science while the planet burns. He demonized immigrants fleeing war, poverty, and persecution. And he dismissed the UN for holding nations, including our own, accountable to international law and human rights standards.

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