The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award seeks to identify and honor people who embody Robert F. Kennedy’s belief in the power of individual moral courage to overcome injustice. Founded in 1968, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights (RFK Center) has honored 44 human rights defenders working in 26 countries since 1984. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award Laureates are individuals who stand up to oppression at grave personal risk in the non-violent pursuit of human rights.
Each year, we invite the public to nominate outstanding champions of human rights who are leading efforts to secure dignity for all people.
Click here to nominate someone for the 2013 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.
Do you know someone who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to bringing justice and human rights to the people who need them the most, despite serious personal risk or sacrifice? If so, please nominate your own human rights champion for the 2013 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.
2013 marks the 30th year anniversary of the Award. Please help us honor Robert F. Kennedy’s legacy of advancing social justice for all by nominating a human rights defender today. We depend on our friends and allies like you to help us find our next partner working for a better, more just world.
The Award recognizes the work of outstanding individuals and provides support for the work of the Laureate through litigation; public awareness campaigns; advocacy to governments, the United Nations, regional bodies, other international entities and non-governmental organizations; and by generating domestic and international support for their cause.
Please note that nominations must be submitted in English. An independent panel, all experts in the field of human rights, selects the recipient based on their dedication and accomplishments toward social justice and the non-violent and effective tactics used to achieve their goals.
I hope you will take a moment to learn more about the nomination process, and if you know someone fighting every day for justice, please submit their name.
The deadline for submitting a nomination is March 1, 2013.
Click here to nominate someone for the 2013 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Santiago A. Canton
Director, Partners for Human Rights
Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights
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Taylor Swift, Conor Kennedy might heat up again
HollywoodNews.com: It sounds like Taylor Swift might not be single for long as it is rumored she is keeping in touch with her most recent ex, Conor Kennedy.
The two are allegedly in constant contact as she will be at the Ripple of Hope Gala at the Robert F. Kennedy Center, states RadarOnline. However, Kennedy might not actually be at the event on December 3rd.
One approver of Swift, Ethel Kennedy, will be there as she will be hosting the event.
Other stars attending the event will be Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas, Matthew Broderick and Mia Farrow.
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Taylor Swift accused of cheating on Conor Kennedy with cousin
HollywoodNews.com: Taylor Swift definitely seems like a good girl, but now she is being accused of cheating on her latest beau, Conor Kennedy, with his cousin, Patrick Schwarzenegger.
It is rumored that Swift and Schwarzenegger were spotted making out at a recent family event, states RadarOnline. And while Kennedy didn’t see it, it is rumored that other family members did and are bothered by it.
Swift’s rep has already denied the seemingly far-fetched claim.
Members of the Kennedy family have previously spoken out about how much they like Swift and are welcoming her to the family.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about cheating on Maria Shriver
HollywoodNews.com: Arnold Schwarzenegger lost a lot when it was revealed that he had cheated on Maria Shriver earlier in their marriage, and it seems he realizes what a bad decision it was at the time.
Schwarzenegger opened up about the incident on a new episode of ’60 Minutes’ where he commented on the affair with their housekeeper Mildred Baena, states UsMagazine.com. “I think it was the stupidest thing I’ve done in the whole relationship. It was terrible. I inflicted tremendous pain on Maria and unbelievable pain on the kids,” Schwarzenegger commented.
However, he apparently still believes there is a possibility for reconciliation as he has written in his autobiography ‘Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story’: “You can call this denial. But it’s the way my mind works.”
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Taylor Swift caught locking lips with Kennedy
HollywoodNews.com: It looks like it is official between Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy as they were recently caught by photographers locking lips.
The two were reportedly in Massachusetts when they laid on the PDA by wrapping their arms around each other to go in for a kiss, states TMZ. It is rumored that the two have been dating for a few months.
Swift has been spotted hanging out with the Kennedy family quite a bit. She also allegedly recently purchased a house in the Massachusetts area near Ethel Kennedy.
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Taylor Swift’s rumored beau meets her parents
HollywoodNews.com: It looks like Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy might be the real deal as he has now met her parents.
Swift and Kennedy were spotted by others having a bite to eat with her parents at a restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, states UsMagazine.com. The two are allegedly officially dating after being linked when she was spotted spending time with his family. There has even been some minor PDA between them.
Swift and Kennedy have been taking things slowly as he has been dealing with the sadness of losing his mother, Mary Kennedy, this past May when she reportedly committed suicide.
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Taylor Swift allegedly dating a Kennedy
HollywoodNews.com: It looks like Taylor Swift may have a new man in her life as she is being linked to a Kennedy.
After pictures came out of the two hanging out together, Swift is now being linked to Robert F. Kennedy’s grandson, Conor Kennedy, states RadarOnline. The two have allegedly been hanging out for the last month of so.
There are even rumors that Swift and Kennedy were spotted holding hands after grabbing a bite to eat.
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Taylor Swift now linked to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son
HollywoodNews.com: Taylor Swift has been laying pretty low when it comes to her love life, but is that because she has been heating things up with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s son, Patrick?
The two are now being linked together after being spotted hanging out in Massachusetts for the 4th of July, states TMZ. They were also reportedly seen with several Kennedy family members.
But more than that, Patrick and Taylor reportedly took a romantic stroll on the beach at one point.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver’s son involved in ski accident
HollywoodNews.com: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are likely pretty relieved right now as their son just recently survived a brutal skiing accident.
Patrick Schwarzenegger was in Sun Valley when he was involved in the accident that apparently just looked worse than it actually was, states RadarOnline.com. Patrick reportedly had a pretty serious cut over his bottom which made it a fairly bloody scene.
However, as he took to Twitter, he appeared to be doing just fine: “Appreciate all the messages, love all you. I’m actually feeling really good today, and I even went skiing again today. Thanks again!!”
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver rumored to be reconciling
HollywoodNews.com: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have definitely been dealing with a lot, but now it seems that the two might be considering making their marriage work.
Shriver is reportedly struggling with the idea of divorce due to her Catholic religion, but she also can’t get past what Schwarzenegger did, states RadarOnline.com. Schwarzenegger has reportedly been willing to work it out for some time now as he knows how badly he screwed up.
The two have been spotted out together ever since their divorce filing, but usually the outings were related to family events.
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