Legacy
The legacy of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, alive in Spain
We promote human rights, education, and civic engagement to help build a more just society.
Discover our mission“Each time a person stands up for an ideal, they send forth a tiny ripple of hope.”
Who we are
Kennedy Human Rights Spain
Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Spain was created to keep alive and carry forward the legacy of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy: the firm defense of human rights, social justice, and the power of every person to act in the face of injustice.
Through education, youth participation, and collaboration with schools, universities, institutions, and social organizations, we promote a culture of dignity, respect, diversity, and civic engagement in Spain and in dialogue with the international community.
What we do
Projects that turn human rights into learning, memory, and action.
We develop educational, cultural, and social programs that connect the legacy of Robert and Ethel Kennedy with the needs of classrooms, young people, and the community in Spain.
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Speak Truth to Power
An international education program that brings the stories of human rights defenders into the classroom, along with tools to explore dignity, justice, and civic responsibility.
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Teach Truth to Power
Training, materials, and experiences for teachers, schools, and institutions committed to teaching human rights from an active and transformative perspective.
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Voices from the Darkness
A theatrical and educational project that gives visibility to testimonies, memory, and human rights through the spoken word, theater, and shared reflection.
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The shared legacy of Robert and Ethel Kennedy
A living conviction: defending human dignity every day.
Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy shared a deep conviction: that human dignity, justice, and peace must be defended with courage, closeness, and action.
Their legacy lives on in the work of those who believe that human rights are protected through institutions, communities, classrooms, and new generations.
Programs
Education, memory, and leadership to take action.
Training
We support and train educators so they can bring human rights into their schools with solid, accessible, and adaptable materials.
Students
We bring Speak Truth to Power to children and young people, creating spaces for learning, reflection, and civic engagement in the classroom.
Performance
Voices from the Darkness brings to the stage testimonies and stories tied to the defense of human dignity and justice.
Leadership
We build skills, teamwork, and critical thinking so young people can take action and make a difference in their community.
Human rights defenders
Some of our more than 70 defenders
“Children and poverty.”
News
Updates, projects, and voices from the community.
Follow the work of Kennedy Human Rights Spain: education, human rights, cultural programs, awards, and new initiatives.
June 1, 2026 · Premios Bilbao Balioen Hiria
Bilbao reconoce el compromiso con los derechos humanos y los valores de la ciudad
El Ayuntamiento de Bilbao celebró la entrega de los VIII Premios Bilbao Balioen Hiria Sariak en el Salón Árabe del Consistorio, en un acto que volvió a poner en valor
May 22, 2026 · Encuentros y alianzas
RFK Spain impulsa en Asturias una conversación sobre salud mental, educación y dignidad humana
La Fundación Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights España impulsó en Gijón una agenda centrada en la salud mental, el bienestar emocional y la educación, con la participación de Mariel Hemingway
April 24, 2026 · Encuentros y alianzas
RFK Spain participa en el encuentro internacional "Talento y Mérito" en Bilbao
La Fundación Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights España participó en el encuentro internacional “Talento y Mérito” , organizado por la Asociación de Mujeres Empresarias y Profesionales de Bizkaia Mujer Siglo
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