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91.5 KJZZ Phoenix: DHS oversight offices return to function, but questions remain about their future
Tags Share Almost all employees at three key oversight offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were laid off when the agency closed them in March, citing a shift in mission. Speaking with KJZZ Phoenix, Anthony Enriquez, Vice President of U.S. Advocacy and Litigation at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, criticized the move, emphasizing…
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Cameroon: RFK Human Rights Condemns Sustained Attacks against REDHAC
Tags Share We strongly condemn the Cameroonian government’s ban on the activities of and sustained attacks against the Network of Human Rights Defenders in Central Africa (REDHAC, by its French acronym), led by RFK Human Rights Award Laureate Maximillienne Ngo Mbe. We call on the government to lift the ban, unseal REDHAC’s offices, and desist…
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Bangladesh: The Interim Government Must Ensure the Ordinance on Enforced Disappearances Aligns with International Standards Following Robust Public Consultations
Tags Share We – the undersigned human rights organisations – express our serious concerns about Bangladesh’s draft Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance 2025. While it is critical to enact a law to hold perpetrators accountable for enforced disappearances, the current draft contains provisions that fail to adhere to international standards. The Interim Government took…
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Venezuela: Exigimos información sobre la suerte y paradero de Eduardo Torres, defensor de derechos humanos de PROVEA, así como el respeto y garantía de sus derechos
Tags Share Las organizaciones firmantes expresamos nuestra profunda preocupación por la vida, integridad, libertad y seguridad de Eduardo Torres, defensor de derechos humanos e integrante del Programa Venezolano de Educación-Acción en Derechos Humanos (PROVEA), quien se encuentra desaparecido desde el viernes 9 de mayo. Tras concluir una reunión en Parque Central de Caracas, Eduardo mantuvo una conversación telefónica…
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International Organizations Call for the Immediate Release of Iranian Human Rights Activist Reza Khandan
Tags Share Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025 – The Feminist Majority Foundation, PEN America, Right Livelihood, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and more than 1,600 activists from around the world are raising their voices to protest the ongoing arbitrary detention of Iranian human rights defender Reza Khandan and demand his immediate and unconditional release. Reza…
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SJS and RFK Human Rights condemn the ban on reporting and attacks on journalists in Somalia
Tags Share MOGADISHU/WASHINGTON DC – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and RFK Human Rights strongly denounce the trend of attacks on journalists amidst the worsening security environment in Somalia. Somali authorities must uphold their legal obligations to guarantee freedom of expression for journalists and all Somali citizens. In recent months, freedom of the press in…
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Statement by Kerry Kennedy on the Passing of RFK Human Rights Board Member Phil Johnston
Tags Share I am stunned and deeply saddened by the passing of our Board member and dear friend, Phil Johnston. A politically savvy, enthusiastic raconteur and a generous helping hand to anyone in need, Phil will be remembered for his quick wit, problem-solving genius, and huge, loving heart. He first joined RFK Human Rights as…
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Statement from RFK Human Rights on the Forcible Takeover of the United States Institute of Peace
Tags Share RFK Human Rights and its president, Kerry Kennedy, strongly condemn the recent forcible takeover of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) by elements from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). USIP, established by Congress, is a pillar of American global leadership, advancing peace, stability, and diplomatic strength. The forcible disruption of its…
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RFK Human Rights Submits Petition to the UNWGAD on Behalf of Mr. Ouro-Gouni Motala of Togo
Tags Share RFK Human Rights submitted a petition to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) on behalf of Ouro-Gouni Motala, a Togolese metalsmith who was arbitrarily detained in a discriminatory wave of arrests by the Togolese authorities targeting members of the Kotokoli ethnic group. Mr. Ouro-Gouni was first arrested in late 2019…
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Joint Statement on Emerging Digital Laws in Bangladesh
Tags Share Bangladesh is undergoing a significant transitional phase, marked by wide-ranging systemic and structural transformations, including legislative reforms to cybersecurity and data protection statutes. Acknowledging the timely and necessary efforts of the Interim Government of Bangladesh to reform digital governance policies and regulatory frameworks, we, the undersigned organizations, remain concerned that these initiatives are…
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RFK Human Rights exige la liberación inmediata del activista venezolano Jesús Armas
Tags Share Washington D.C.: El 10 de diciembre de 2024, Jesús Armas fue secuestrado por las fuerzas de seguridad venezolanas en un contexto de represión política generalizada. Testigos informan que Armas—quien había estado abogando por elecciones libres y justas en el país—fue secuestrado en el “Café Canel” en el vecindario Las Mercedes de Caracas. Aproximadamente…
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RFK Human Rights calls for the immediate release of Venezuelan activist Jesús Armas
Tags Share Washington D.C.: On December 10, 2024, Jesús Armas was abducted by the Venezuelan security forces amid a context of widespread political repression. Witnesses report that Armas—who had been advocating for free and fair elections in the country—was abducted at the “Café Canel” in Caracas’s Las Mercedes neighborhood. At approximately 9:20 PM, six masked…
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