Ken Rutherford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ken Rutherford
Occupation	Political Scientist
Date Of Birth	Aug 25, 1962(1962-08-25)
Age	62
Birthplace	Oakland
Country	United States
Birth City	Oakland
Horoscope	Capricorn

Ken Rutherford Biography

Ken Rutherford is one of the most popular and richest Political Scientist who was born on August 25, 1962 in Oakland, Oakland, United States. Kenneth R. Rutherford (born August 25, 1962) is co-founder of the Landmine Survivors Network and a researcher in the field of political science.

He returned to the US to earn his MBA at the University of Colorado, then in 1993 went to work for the International Rescue Committee in Kenya and Somalia, where he was injured by a landmine.

The organization he was associated with, International Campaign to Ban Landmines, shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize. Rutherford was co-recipient of the 1999 Leadership in International Rehabilitation Award presented by the Center for International Rehabilitation and has been inducted into the University of Colorado Heritage Center’s “Hall of Excellence,” a permanent exhibit at the University of Colorado. He has received the Marshall Legacy Institute’s 2005 Survivors’ Assistance Award, the 2002 United Airlines Everyday Hero Award, and the 2002 Adopt-A-Minefield Humanitarian Award, presented by Paul McCartney and Lady Heather Mills. Rutherford is also the 2013–2014 recipient of the Human Security Award from the Center for Unconventional Security Affairs (CUSA) at the University of California-Irvine.

Rutherford has contributed chapters to Negotiating Sovereignty and Human Rights, Global Society in Transition: An International Politics Reader, Civil Society in the Information Age, The Landmine Action Smart Book, Primary Care of Landmine Injuries in Africa: A Basic Text for Health Workers, Landmine Monitor Report 2000, and To Walk Without Fear: The Global Movement to Ban Landmines. Rutherford also contributed to the chapter on Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1998 Report for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict Office.

On December 16, 1993, while working for the International Rescue Committee in Somalia, Rutherford’s vehicle struck a landmine, injuring him severely. After a medical evacuation during which he nearly bled to death, one leg was amputated to save his life and the second one amputated several years later. He has since spoken to the United States Congress against landmines. “It was an experience that fundamentally altered my life for the good,” Rutherford said. “It crystallized my vision of what I believe I was put on this Earth to do.”

Ken Rutherford Net Worth

Ken Rutherford is one of the richest Political Scientist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ken Rutherford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While studying political science at the University of Colorado in the mid- 1980s, Rutherford decided to work in international development. Since graduating in 1985, he has worked for international aid agencies in Bosnia, Kenya, Mauritania, Senegal and Somalia, and was a Fulbright Scholar in Jordan.

Rutherford began his international career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mauritania (1987–1989). During this period he was contracted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to assist in refugee camps on the border between Mauritania and Senegal.

Together with Jerry White he co-founded Landmine Survivors Network in 1995 which later became Survivor Corps. He and White accompanied Princess Diana on her last humanitarian mission to visit landmine survivors in Bosnia- Herzegovina in August 1997, only three weeks before her death. Rutherford was a prominent leader in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines which won the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize. In 2000, he earned his doctorate in Political Science from Georgetown University.

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In June 2013, he was included among the “one hundred most influential people in armed violence reduction” by the London-based organization Action on Armed Violence.

Facts & Trivia

Ken Ranked on the list of most popular Political Scientist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ken Rutherford celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

What is Ken Rutherford doing now?

Waikato Racing Club chief executive, former New Zealand Test cricketer Ken Rutherford, is to take up the position in charge of Hawkesbury Race Club in north west Sydney. Rutherford has vast experience in the racing and wagering industry following his retirement from first-class cricket at the turn of the century.

Is Hamish Rutherford related to Ken Rutherford?

A left-handed batsman, occasional left-arm spin bowler and Twenty20 specialist, Rutherford is the son of former New Zealand Test captain Ken Rutherford and nephew of Ian Rutherford.

Is hamish Rutherford Ken Rutherford's son?

Rutherford’s eldest son Hamish Rutherford made his Test debut for New Zealand against England in March 2013, scoring 171.

How old is Sherfane Rutherford?

23 years (August 15, 1998)

How old is Hamish Rutherford?

33 years (April 27, 1989)