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Kenneth Roth (born September 23, 1955) is an American attorney, human rights activist, and writer. He was the executive director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) from 1993 to 2022.
Jun 22, 2015 · Kenneth Roth is a visiting professor at Princeton and a human rights advocate who led Human Rights Watch for nearly three decades. He has written hundreds of articles and a book on defending human rights values under attack, and has conducted investigations and advocacy missions around the world.
Apr 26, 2022 · Kenneth Roth said he first learned about human rights abuses from his father, whose Jewish family ran a butchery near Frankfurt in Hitler’s Germany.
Apr 26, 2022 · Kenneth Roth, who has led the global human rights organization since 1993, announced his plan to retire in August 2022. He oversaw the organization's growth, influence, and achievements in documenting and advocating for human rights around the world.
Apr 14, 2023 · Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, shares his views on the challenges and opportunities for human rights in the world. He discusses the Biden administration's approach to the War on Terror, the rise of autocracy, and the role of civil society.
Apr 26, 2022 · Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth said on Tuesday he would step down at the end of August after running the global rights watchdog for nearly three decades.
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Apr 26, 2022 · Kenneth Roth, who ran the New York-based group for nearly 30 years, announced his departure in April 2022. He led Human Rights Watch to campaign against human rights abuses, win a Nobel Peace Prize and face criticism from Israel and China.
