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Event
Description: Robert
F. Kennedy Human Rights was founded in 1968 by
Robert Kennedy's family and friends as a living
memorial to carry forward his vision of a more just
and peaceful world. RFK Partners for Human Rights,
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights’ litigation,
advocacy, and capacity-building arm, builds
multi-year partnerships with defenders and other
human rights activists to advance social justice
goals around the world. This December 6th the Robert
F. Kennedy Human Rights presents the 2016 Ripple of
Hope Award to United States Vice President Joe
Biden, Starbucks Chairman, President and CEO, Howard
Schultz; and Guggenheim Partners’ Chairman of
Investments / Global Chief Investment Officer and
Managing Partner, Scott Minerd at the New York
Hilton in New York City. The Ripple of Hope Award
lauds leaders of the international business,
entertainment, and activist communities who
demonstrate commitment to social change and reflect
Robert Kennedy’s passion for equality, justice,
basic human rights, and his belief that we all must
strive to "make gentle the life of this world." |