United States
International Mechanism Submissions
Friday, August 23, 2024
United States - Human Rights Committee - Migrants Rights Human Trafficking - September 2023
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
United States - Human Rights Committee - Gender-Based Violence Against Women - September 2023
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The United States of America-Human Rights Committee-September 2023
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
United States - Human Rights Committee - Death Penalty - September 2023
Monday, September 11, 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
United States - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Immigration - July 2022
Friday, July 15, 2022
Friday, July 15, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022
United States - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Sex Trafficking - May 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022
United States - Universal Periodic Review - Trafficking and Labor Exploitation - October 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
United States - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - October 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
United States - Universal Periodic Review - Immigration, Asylum, and Detention - October 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
United States - Human Rights Committee - Death Penalty - January 2019
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
United States - Human Rights Committee - Immigration, Trafficking, and Detention - January 2019
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Special Rapporteur - Social Inclusion for Victims of Human Trafficking in Minnesota - November 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
United States - Committee Against Torture - Immigrants - December 2016
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Monday, November 23, 2015
United States - Committee Against Torture - Rights of Non-Citizens - October 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
United States - Committee Against Torture - Death Penalty - October 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
United States - Human Rights Committee - Rights of Non-Citizens - Update to October 2012 Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
United States - Human Rights Council - Rights of Non-Citizens - September 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
United States - Human Rights Council - Migrant Detention - September 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
United States - Human Rights Council - Death Penalty - September 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
United States - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Death Penalty - July 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
United States - UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention - January 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
United States – Human Rights Committee – Death Penalty – October 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
United States – Human Rights Committee – Rights of Non-Citizens – October 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Inter-America Commission on Human Rights - Right to Family Unity
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Special Rapporteur – Detention of Migrants – Jan. 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Human Rights Committee - Organizational Submission - November 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
UPR - Cluster Report on Migrants Refugees and Asylum Seekers - November 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights - Immigrant Detention - May 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
CERD Rights of Immigrants and Migrants – July 2007
Monday, July 2, 2007
Human Rights Committee - Rights of Non-citizens - 2006
Monday, May 1, 2006
International Mechanism Submission Deadlines
News
Monday, November 11, 2024
The Advocates Saddened by Death of Court Administrator Beth Baldwin
Post
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Advocates Signs on to Letter Opposing the No Bailouts for Sanctuary Cities Act
Post
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
A Look at International Norms on Abortion and Reproductive Freedoms
Post
Friday, September 13, 2024
200+ Organizations Have Signed Onto a Letter Urging the USCIS To Eliminate the Work Permit Backlog
Post
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Lee Gelernt - The Advocast
Post
Friday, August 2, 2024
Sarah Stoesz - The Advocast
Post
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Importance of Human Rights
Post
Thursday, July 11, 2024
The Biden Administration Continues to Target Asylum
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Pride in Our Work and Those We Serve
Post
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
LGBTIQA+ Client Story: Willie
Post
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
AHR Welcomes Announced Immigration Policies; Continues to Call on the U.S. to Respect Migrant Rights
Press_Release
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
LGBTIQA+ Partner Story: Khaleem Ali
Post
Monday, June 17, 2024
LGBTIQA+ Client Story: A.S.
Post
Friday, June 14, 2024
LGBTIQA+ Partner Story: House of Guramayle
Post
Monday, June 10, 2024
LGBTIQA+ Partner Story: The Eagles for Life Kenya
Post
Monday, June 3, 2024
Playing Political Games with the Lives of People Seeking Safety Is Not Border Security
Press_Release
Monday, May 13, 2024
Newswire: Upcoming Events from The Advocates and More! - May 2024
Post
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Reflecting on the Immigration Court Observation Project
Post
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Celebrating International Women's Day!
Post
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
End solitary confinement in ICE detention
Post
Monday, March 4, 2024
Immigration Politics - The Advocast
Post
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The North STAR Act - A Minnesota that is Safer for Immigrants is Safer for All of Us
Thursday, February 8, 2024
TAKE ACTION: Call on Congress to VOTE NO on the Border Supplemental
Action
Monday, February 5, 2024
The Advocates Calls for "No" Vote on Anti-Immigrant Policies
Press_Release
Sunday, February 4, 2024
AHR Denounces the Biden Administration’s Ongoing Efforts to Negotiate Away Migrant Rights
Press_Release
Monday, January 29, 2024
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Getting Involved in Human Rights
Post
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Anti-Immigrant Policies: A Bar to Stopping Child and Migrant Labor Exploitation
Post
Friday, January 12, 2024
The Recipe for Hope: SPCS 2023 Visit
Post
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Advocates for Human Rights Condemns Abandonment of Commitment to Migrant Rights by Congress
Press_Release
Monday, December 11, 2023
URGENT: Take Action to Save Asylum
Action
Friday, December 8, 2023
Joint Statement on Asylum Negotiations
Post
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Advocates for Human Rights Strongly Opposes Efforts that Barter with Human Rights
Press_Release
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Advocates' Afghan Legal Clinic Receives Award from Minnesota DHS
Post
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
A+ Results
Post
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Making the Invisible Visible
Post
Monday, October 23, 2023
Death Penalty, U.S. Human Rights Record Take Center Stage in Geneva
Post
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
New Report Details Due Process Failures for Kids in Immigration Court
Post
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023
Advocates Archive: Moving from Exclusion to Belonging: Immigrant Rights in Minnesota Today (2014)
Post
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Human Rights Groups Urge President Biden to Halt Use and Defense of Asylum Ban Policy
Post
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Advocates Archive: Sex Trafficking Needs Assessment for the State of Minnesota (2008)
Post
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Advocates Call for Passage, Not Political Games, with Reintroduction of Afghan Adjustment Act
Press_Release
Friday, July 14, 2023
Advocates Archive: Oakdale Detention Center (1987)
Post
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Advocates Reacts to Federal Findings, Calls for End Discriminatory Police Practices
Press_Release
Friday, June 16, 2023
2023 Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award: Justice Alan Page
Profile
Monday, June 5, 2023
2023 Volunteer Awards: Christin Eaton and Linda Svitak
Profile
Thursday, June 1, 2023
2023 Volunteer Awards: Amy Fiterman
Profile
Thursday, June 1, 2023
2023 Volunteer Awards: Brittany Knutson
Profile
Thursday, June 1, 2023
2023 Law Firm Pro Bono Awards: Faegre Drinker
Profile
Thursday, June 1, 2023
2023 Law Firm Pro Bono Awards: Fredrikson
Profile
Thursday, June 1, 2023
2023 Law Firm Pro Bono Awards: Lathrop
Profile
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The Advocates Celebrates Pride Month
Post
Thursday, June 1, 2023
2023 Human Rights Defender Award: Greater Caribbean for Life
Profile
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
UN Experts on Racial Justice in Policing Visit Minnesota
Post
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Biden Administration announces plan to publish asylum ban regulations
Press_Release
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
UN Experts make historic visit to the Twin Cities
Press_Release
Monday, May 1, 2023
2018 - Gail Irish
Profile
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
1998 - Marlene Kayser
Profile
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
2011 - Bill Cameron
Profile
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
For Unaccompanied Children, Immigration Legal Representation Matters
Post
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Advocates Welcomes Introduction of the New Way Forward Bill
Press_Release
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Beyond the Headlines: Child Migrant Labor
Post
Friday, March 17, 2023
The Advocates Condemns Reported Biden Administration Plans to Reinstate Family Detention
Press_Release
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Advocates Comments on Proposed USCIS Fee Changes
Post
Friday, March 3, 2023
Take Action Against The Asylum Ban
Action
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
After 20 years Minnesota poised to restore driver's licenses for all
Post
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Advocates Condemns Proposed Asylum Ban, which Violates Law, Risks Harm to Countless Lives
Press_Release
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Restore the Right to Vote in Minnesota
Post
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Exciting Enrichments at the Sankhu-Palubari Community School in Nepal
Post
Friday, January 27, 2023
Partnerships Expand Access to Immigration Justice
Post
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Countering the Backlash: The Advocates Convenes Women’s Human Rights Defenders in Prague
Post
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Inaugural Barbara Frey Fellow Verónica Cadavid González Joins The Advocates
Post
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
2023 Sign-on Letter Urging President Biden to Close Guantánamo
Post
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Volunteer attorneys provide life-changing legal help to victims of human trafficking
Profile
Monday, January 9, 2023
AHR Calls on Biden Admin. to Ensure Proposed Border Policies Fully Comply with Legal Obligations
Press_Release
Friday, January 6, 2023
New Issue Brief from WATCH Highlights Challenges, Solutions in Virtual Hearings
Post
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
This session, Minnesota needs to restore driver's licenses for all
Action
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Congress’ Omission of Afghan Adjustment Act in Spending Bill Harms Our Communities
Press_Release
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Celebrating 30 Years of WATCHing Minnesota Courts
Post
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Immigration Court Observation Project Turns Five
Post
Friday, December 16, 2022
Coalition Letter to Susan Rice on Establishment of Domestic Human Rights Institution
Post
Friday, December 16, 2022
The U.S. Under Review: Advocating on Behalf of Women and Girls of Color in Minnesota
Post
Thursday, December 8, 2022
What does six years mean to you?
Post
Monday, November 28, 2022
Period Poverty In Schools: The Radical Solution
Post
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The Advocates welcomes the introduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act
Press_Release
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
An Interview with Genevieve Hansen, Minneapolis Firefighter
Post
Monday, July 25, 2022
Minnesota POST Board Considers New Rules for Police
Post
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Advocates Condemns Dobbs, Calls for Vigilance in Ensuring U.S. Does Not Violate Human Rights
Press_Release
Friday, June 24, 2022
A Long and Far-From-Finished Journey
Post
Sunday, June 19, 2022
There’s no #Pride in America’s Immigration System
Post
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Dignity in Migration, Not Detention
Post
Monday, May 23, 2022
The Advocates Condemns Court Order Continuing Title 42
Press_Release
Friday, May 20, 2022
Working for Welcome, Demanding Dignity for Queer, Trans, and Non-Binary People Seeking Asylum
Post
Monday, May 16, 2022
Call on Congress to Protect Our Afghan Allies and Neighbors: Support the Afghan Adjustment Act
Action
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Fairness To Freedom Campaign for Universal Representation
Action
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Rural Minnesota Asylum Access Clinics Build Partnerships and Power
Post
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Reflection from Immigration Court
Post
Thursday, April 7, 2022
The Advocates Supports Legislation to Strengthen Accountability for Labor Trafficking in Minnesota
Post
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
It's Past Time to #Welcome With Dignity
Action
Thursday, February 10, 2022
The Advocates Welcomes Legislation to Create Independent Immigration Courts
Press_Release
Monday, February 7, 2022
The Advocates Submits Statement in House Hearing on Independent Immigration Courts
Post
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Protecting Trafficking Survivors Requires More than Empty Promises
Post
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The Advocates Joins Call on DHS to Prioritize Protection, Due Process in Immigration Enforcement
Post
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Recap 2021: You Are Not Alone
Post
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Advocates Submits Comments on Recent Proposed Asylum Rules
Post
Thursday, October 28, 2021
The Advocates Signs on to Letter Condemning the Remain in Mexico Program
Post
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Celebrating Human Rights at a House Party in the Park
Post
Monday, October 4, 2021
MN Reps Kelly Moller, Marion O'Neill to Receive The Advocates' Gold WATCH Award Wednesday
Press_Release
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The Advocates Joins Call for Accountability for Border Patrol Abuses in Del Rio, Texas
Post
Monday, September 27, 2021
Celebrating Minnesota’s New Laws on Criminal Sexual Conduct
Post
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
T Visa Regulations - The Advocates for Human Rights Comment
Post
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Don't Trade Off Human Rights in Budget Reconciliation Immigration Negotiations
Action
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Supreme Court's Decision on MPP Leaves Asylum Seekers at Risk
Press_Release
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Raise Your Voice: Comment to DHS on Regulations Impacting T Visas
Action
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Biden Administration Must Act to Prevent Resumption of Remain in Mexico Policy
Post
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Comments on DHS Trafficking Victim Protection Regulations Due September 14
Action
Monday, August 9, 2021
The Advocates Joins #WelcomeWithDignity Campaign in Calling for End to Title 42
Press_Release
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The Biden Admin must not use SCOTUS decision to justify arbitrary detention
Action
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Minnesota Updates Sexual Assault Laws
Action
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Supporting Asylum Seekers Holistically
Profile
Thursday, July 15, 2021
The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies: A 2021 Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award Winner
Post
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Stinson Rapid Response Regulation Team: A 2021 Volunteer Award Recipient
Profile
Friday, June 18, 2021
The Advocates Celebrates Decision to Restore Asylum Protections
Press_Release
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Scott Smith: 2021 Volunteer Award Recipient
Profile
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Family at the Backbone of The Advocates: Celebrating Twenty-Six Years of Volunteering
Profile
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Celebrating Carrie Brasser: A 2021 Volunteer Award Recipient
Profile
Monday, June 14, 2021
Once an Advocate, Always an Advocate: Patrick Finnegan
Profile
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
#WelcomeWithDignity Campaign to Transform Protection of People Forced to Flee
Action
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The Advocates Condemns President Biden's Dedicated Docket Plan
Press_Release
Friday, May 28, 2021
Sentencing Derek Chauvin: The Rule of Law Should Control
Post
Friday, May 21, 2021
The UPR as a Framework for Accountability for Excessive Use of Force by Police in the U.S.
Post
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Advocates Welcomes House Passage of NO BAN Act
Post
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Disappointing Refugee Admissions Announcement by Biden Administration
Press_Release
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Sexual Assault Bill Moves Through Minnesota Senate: Needs Your Support
Post
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Advocates Supports the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Action
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Call to #EndImmigrationDetention During COVID Pandemic Urgent
Action
Monday, March 29, 2021
The Advocates Supports the GRACE Act
Action
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Racism and Sexism in the Atlanta shootings: Must It Be An Either/Or?
Post
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
US Should Seek to Reform Its Own Ambivalence Toward International Human Rights Law
Post
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
High Hopes for Substantial Progress on the Death Penalty Tempered by Mild Rhetoric
Post
Thursday, March 18, 2021
At the UN Human Rights Council, Biden Administration Does an About-Face
Post
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The U.S. Returns to the UN Human Rights Council
Post
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
7 Principles for Immigration Justice
Post
Monday, March 15, 2021
Researching the Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence
Post
Monday, March 8, 2021
New Report Documents Human Rights Failures in Minnesota Jails
Post
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Man Persecuted for Promoting Northern Cameroon's Separation
Profile
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
New Report Documents Human Rights Failures in Minnesota Jails
Press_Release
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
2021 Minnesota Legislative Priorities
Action
Saturday, February 27, 2021
The Advocates Supports the NO BAN Act
Action
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Legislature Hears Bill to Bring Minnesota's Criminal Sexual Conduct Laws into 21st Century
Post
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Human Rights at the State Capitol: Budgets
Post
Monday, February 8, 2021
Human Rights at the State Capitol: Week 1 January 25-29
Post
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Advocates Supports the New Way Forward Act
Action
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Advocates Welcomes First Steps, Calls for Sustained Commitment to Human Rights
Post
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
New Vision for Immigration Policy Needed as Biden Administration Takes the Helm
Press_Release
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Advocates condemns the outgoing administration’s killing spree
Post
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights calls on U.S. to stay executions
Post
Friday, January 8, 2021
Asylum Seeker Encourages Pro Bono Attorneys, “We Can Do It"
Post
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The Advocates Addresses Systemic Racism in U.S. Policing Before Two UN Bodies
Post
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Live from Geneva: The United States Takes Center Stage
Post
Friday, November 6, 2020
Do Consular Notification Rights Matter?
Post
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Why Forced Sterilization in Immigration Detention is a Bellwether for Human Rights Abuses
Post
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
New Labor Trafficking Protocol Guidelines Released
Post
Thursday, October 1, 2020
New Plan Offers Framework for Prevention of Sex Trafficking of Victims of All Ages
Post
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, #NoMuslimBanEver
Post
Thursday, October 1, 2020
In Memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)
Post
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Police Use of Force Laws: Minnesota Falls Short
Post
Friday, September 11, 2020
Criminal Charges Reflect, Reinforce Power Imbalance Between Law Enforcement and Communities
Post
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Armed and Unaccountable, Federal Forces Use Tactics Honed at the Border against Protestors
Post
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Why Pompeo’s Commission on Unalienable Rights Is Wrong
Action
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Veronica Clark: Honoring Our 2020 Volunteer Award Winners
Profile
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
UN Human Rights Council Shines Spotlight on Systemic Racism and Police Brutality
Post
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Sarah Musgrave: Honoring our 2020 Volunteer Award Winners
Profile
Monday, June 15, 2020
Supreme Court Lets Stand Qualified Immunity, Growing Impunity
Post
Monday, June 15, 2020
Amano Dube: Honoring Our 2020 Volunteer Award Recipients
Profile
Friday, June 12, 2020
Finding it difficult to wrap your head around calls to #DefundPolice? Start with human rights
Post
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Joan Kuriansky: Celebrating the Work of Our Volunteers
Profile
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Advocates Submits Testimony Supporting COVID-19 Relief for All Minnesotans
Post
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Updates - Supporting Victim/Survivors of Domestic Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Post
Friday, May 8, 2020
This is No Ordinary Mother’s Day
Post
Friday, May 8, 2020
Remaining the North Star During A Pandemic
Action
Friday, May 8, 2020
Ramos Decision Brings Attention to International Human Rights Standards in Death Penalty Cases
Post
Friday, April 24, 2020
Volunteers Fight The Fight; Families Reunite
Post
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The Advocates For Human Rights Condemns President Trump’s Intention to Halt Immigration
Post
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The Advocates for Human Rights Condemns President Trump’s Executive Order to Halt Immigration
Press_Release
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Supporting Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
Post
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Advocates for Human Rights Condemns U.S. Move to Block Asylum Seekers
Post
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Following Harvey Weinstein’s Sentencing, the message to Prosecutors: “Just Try It!”
Post
Monday, March 16, 2020
Celebrating victories in an imperfect system
Post
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Understanding the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act
Post
Sunday, December 29, 2019
The Advocates for Human Rights stands with Governor Tim Walz
Press_Release
Friday, December 13, 2019
Bringing movement to end the arbitrary death penalty to U.S. Supreme Court
Post
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
New Help for Volunteer Attorneys Representing Domestic Violence Survivors
Post
Friday, November 8, 2019
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Remembering the Origins of WATCH
Post
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Proposed Regulation Seeks to Remove Adjudication Deadline
Post
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Monday, September 2, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
My Dad Is A “Buddhist Dictator”?
Post
Friday, August 9, 2019
A Delightful Evening at The Advocates’ Human Rights Awards Dinner
Post
Monday, August 5, 2019
Capital punishment: victims and their families deserve better
Post
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Understanding the Expansion of Expedited Removal
Post
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
“Commission on Unalienable Rights” has No Place in International Human Rights Dialogue
Post
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
New Asylum Bar Takes Effect
Post
Friday, July 19, 2019
Holding Abusive Employers Accountable
Post
Friday, June 28, 2019
2019 Human Rights Awards Dinner Volunteer Awards Recipients
Post
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Take Advantage of Volunteer Opportunities with The Advocates
Opportunity
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
4-H Students Explore Human Rights with The Advocates
Post
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Puerto Rico and the Federal Death Penalty: A Legacy of Colonial Paternalism
Post
Friday, April 26, 2019
Trafficking in Women and Girls in the Context of Global Migration
Post
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Freedom
Post
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Using Theatre to Discuss Immigration with Children
Post
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Representing Women Seeking Asylum in the US: Gender-Based Persecution
Post
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Dignity for All: World Day Against the Death Penalty highlights detention conditions on death row
Post
Monday, October 22, 2018
Protecting Victims: The Only Way to End Human Trafficking
Post
Friday, August 31, 2018
Human Rights Education in the U.S. is About to Get a Boost
Post
Monday, August 20, 2018
Dragging Us Back Decades in the Protection of Women’s Human Rights
Post
Friday, June 22, 2018
Why Sessions’ Ruling On Asylum Is So Devastating for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence
Post
Friday, June 15, 2018
“Zero-Tolerance” Policy, in Tearing Families Apart, is Inhumane and Illegal
Post
Friday, June 15, 2018
Welcome Home Series: English-Speaking Cameroonians Work to Highlight Human Rights Abuses
Post
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Take Action to End the Separation of Immigrant Families
Post
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
“I think I will go mad here”: Putting a Face on Immigration Detention
Post
Monday, April 16, 2018
What’s it like to be an Advocate for Human Rights? An interview with Courtnie Gore
Profile
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Abolishing the Death Penalty: in Memory of John Thompson
Post
Monday, October 9, 2017
Preparing a Minor for an Asylum Interview: Five Challenges
Post
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Nevertheless, She Persisted
Post
Monday, September 11, 2017
Welcome Home Blog Series: Oromos organize and build bridges to hold Ethiopia accountable
Post
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
All students deserve safe and equal access to education
Post
Monday, August 21, 2017
Using the UN to Stand Up Against Racism in the U.S.
Post
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
New Curriculum Uses Personal Stories to Teach Immigration
Post
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Ensuring Justice: Enforcement of Labor Trafficking and Labor Exploitation Laws
Post
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Supreme Court orders reargument in indefinite detention case
Post
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Recognizing human rights leaders who are changing the world for good
Post
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Putting the Spotlight on Human Rights in the United States
Post
Sunday, January 1, 2017
This American Family
Profile
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Lives on the Line: Will Supreme Court Hold U.S. Accountable for the Death Penalty?
Post
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Live from Geneva! It’s Crunch Time for the UN’s Examination of the U.S. Human Rights Record
Post
Monday, March 10, 2014
Rape, Beatings Part of Woman's Persecution
Profile
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
The Supreme Court in Arizona: Implications for Minnesota
Post
Friday, July 6, 2012
Publications
Human Rights Observer 2024, volume 36, issue 1
Newsletter
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Human Rights Observer 2023, volume 35, issue 1
Newsletter
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Immigration Court Observation Project Issue Brief: Unaccompanied Children
Report
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Human Rights Coloring Sheet
Classroom Resource
Monday, August 28, 2023
Lesson Plan: All About Me! Grades K-2
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Lesson Plan: Musical Chairs Human Rights Essay. Grades 3-5
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Lesson Plan: Human Rights, Responsibility, and You. Grades 6-8
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Lesson Plan: The People Behind the Statistics. Grades 8-12
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Practice Advisory: Biden Asylum Ban
Tool or Factsheet
Monday, July 17, 2023
AHR Comment on Lawful Pathways NOPR
Report
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Minnesota Labor Trafficking Protocol for Law Enforcement
Protocol
Thursday, January 5, 2023
WATCH Issue Brief: COVID-19 Focus
Report
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Afghan Adjustment Act: Take Action - Resource
Client Resource
Friday, December 16, 2022
Human Rights Observer, volume 34, issue 1 (2022)
Newsletter
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Seeking Release from Immigration Custody
Report
Monday, October 24, 2022
Understanding Immigration Bonds
Tool or Factsheet
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Human Rights Observer, volume 33, issue 1 (2021)
Newsletter
Monday, November 15, 2021
Witness to Immigration Court: Stakeholder Report from the Immigration Court Observation Project
Report
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
T Visa Regulations - The Advocates for Human Rights Comment
Amicus Brief
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Factsheet: How to Immigrate to the United States
Tool or Factsheet
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Factsheet: The Rights of Migrants
Tool or Factsheet
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Lesson Plan: Learning about Human Migration from Butterflies. Grades K-2
Classroom Resource
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Lesson Plan: Fleeing for Your Life. Grades 6-8
Classroom Resource
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Lesson Plan: Migrants in the Media. Grades 9-12
Classroom Resource
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Lesson Plan: Traveling Suitcases. Grades 3-5
Classroom Resource
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Immigration Detention and COVID-19: Illuminating Human Rights Concerns in Minnesota Jails
Report
Monday, March 1, 2021
A View into Immigration Court
Report
Monday, February 1, 2021
Immigration Practice Deskbook
Manual
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Direct from Immigration Court: Human Rights Defender Project Report on Court Observations
Report
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Bearing Witness in the Moment: Report from the Immigration Court Observation Project
Report
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Understanding Your Right to an Attorney in Immigration Court
Tool or Factsheet
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Entendiendo tu derecho a un abogado en la Corte de Inmigracion
Tool or Factsheet
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Promoting Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Oil, Gas and Mining Extractive Industries
Report
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Safe Harbor for All Strategic Planning Process Report
Report
Monday, October 1, 2018
Addressing the demand side of sex trafficking
Report
Monday, April 2, 2018
Court Monitoring: WATCH’s First Look at Ramsey County Criminal Courts
Report
Monday, October 2, 2017
Teaching Immigration with the Immigrant Stories Project Lesson Plans
Classroom Resource
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Sex Trafficking Cases: Where a Public Movement Meets the Criminal Justice System
Report
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Friday, January 1, 2016
Rights Sites News: Human Trafficking and Modern-day Slavery
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: For Teachers
Tool or Factsheet
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: General Audience
Tool or Factsheet
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: For Health Care Workers
Tool or Factsheet
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: For Business License Officials
Tool or Factsheet
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: For Hotel Staff
Tool or Factsheet
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Sex Trafficking and Prostitution: An Overview of Four Legal Response Models
Tool or Factsheet
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Labor Trafficking Self-Assessment Card
Tool or Factsheet
Monday, June 1, 2015
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors: Tips for Working with Survivors
Tool or Factsheet
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors: Legal Definitions
Tool or Factsheet
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Rights Sites News: The Rights of the Child in the United States
Classroom Resource
Monday, December 1, 2014
Rights Sites News: Racial Discrimination in the U.S.
Classroom Resource
Monday, September 1, 2014
Factsheet: Human Trafficking in Minnesota
Tool or Factsheet
Monday, June 2, 2014
Factsheet: The Rights of the Child
Tool or Factsheet
Monday, February 3, 2014
Lesson Plan: Who Matters? Grade K-3
Classroom Resource
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Lesson Plan: Who is Responsible for Children’s Rights? Grades 8-12
Classroom Resource
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Rights Sites News: The Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.
Classroom Resource
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Moving from Exclusion to Belonging: Immigrant Rights in Minnesota Today
Report
Monday, April 1, 2013
Rights Sites News: Social Emotional Learning
Classroom Resource
Monday, April 1, 2013
Safe Harbor: Fulfilling Minnesota's Promise to Protect Sexually Exploited Youth
Report
Friday, February 1, 2013
Lesson Plan: Water. Grades K-2
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Lesson Plan: You, Your Stuff, and the Environment
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Lesson Plan: What does Sovereignty Look Like?
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America - A Teaching Guide for Grade 8 through Adult
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Factsheet: Death Penalty in the U.S.
Tool or Factsheet
Friday, June 1, 2012
Rights Sites News: The Rights of Refugees
Classroom Resource
Friday, June 1, 2012
Rights Sites News: The Right to Health
Classroom Resource
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Take Action the Death Penalty
Tool or Factsheet
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Rights Sites News: Service-Learning: Taking Action for Human Rights
Classroom Resource
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Documenting the Implementation of Domestic Violence Laws: A Human Rights Monitoring Methodology
Manual
Monday, May 2, 2011
Rights Sites News: The Right to a Clean Environment
Classroom Resource
Friday, April 1, 2011
Promoting Victim Safety and Offender Accountability
Report
Friday, April 1, 2011
Factsheet: Right to Education
Tool or Factsheet
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
A Practitioner’s Guide to Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation and Advocacy
Manual
Monday, January 3, 2011
Human Rights Toolkit
Tool or Factsheet
Monday, January 3, 2011
The Role of the Guardian ad Litem: A Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases
Report
Monday, January 3, 2011
Factsheet: Immigration Detention and the Rights of Migrants
Tool or Factsheet
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Factsheet: Talking Immigration
Tool or Factsheet
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Rights Sites News: Freedom of Religion or Belief
Classroom Resource
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Rights Sites News: Bullying and Human Rights
Classroom Resource
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Rights Sites News: The Rights of Workers
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Reasonable Efforts or Unrealistic Expectations: a Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases
Report
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Volunteer Interpreter Training Manual
Manual
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Rights Sites News: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Classroom Resource
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Musical Chairs Human Rights Essay. Grades 3-5
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes. Grades 3-7
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Challenge the Media Grades K-5
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Voices of Iraqi Refugees - Making a Connection
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Voices of Iraqi Refugees - Visualizing Iraq
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Challenge the Media Grades 5-8
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Women's Rights in the United States: Obstacles and Opportunities
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Barriers to Education within a U.S. High School
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Barriers to the Right to Food in the U.S.
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Equal Access to Health Care in the United States
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Barriers to the Right to Housing
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Challenge the Media Grades 9-12
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Understanding Modern-Day Slavery
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Lesson Plan: Voices of Iraqi Refugees - Iraqi Voices
Classroom Resource
Friday, January 1, 2010
Rights Sites News: Girls' Rights Edition
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Factsheet: Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Tool or Factsheet
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Rights Sites News: Steps to Becoming a Human Rights Educator
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
WATCH Report Part II: The Impact of MN's Felony Strangulation Law
Report
Monday, May 4, 2009
Rights Sites News: The Arts Edition
Classroom Resource
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sex Trafficking Needs Assessment for the State of Minnesota
Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Rights Sites News: Human Rights Heroes Edition
Classroom Resource
Monday, September 1, 2008
Rights Sites News: Immigration Edition
Classroom Resource
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Rights Sites News: Child Soldiers Edition
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
WATCH Report: Impact of Court Monitoring on Hennepin County
Report
Monday, March 3, 2008
Teaching Guide: The Road to Peace (Local and Global Transitional Justice)
Classroom Resource
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Journey to Safety: The Battered Immigrant Woman’s Experience
Training
Friday, June 1, 2007
Voices from Silence: Personal Accounts of the Long-term Impact of 9/11
Report
Thursday, February 1, 2007
The Impact of Minnesota's Felony Strangulation Law
Report
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
2006 WATCH Victim Impact Statement Study
Report
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Hennepin County Domestic Violence Court Report
Report
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Friday, December 10, 2004
2004 WATCH Order for Protection (OFP) Report
Report
Friday, October 15, 2004
Judicial Response and Demeanor in the Domestic Violence Court
Report
Thursday, November 1, 2001
WATCH's Monitoring of Open CHIPS Cases
Report
Wednesday, May 23, 2001
Global Child Survival: A Human Rights Priority: Case Studies of Uganda, Mexico, and U.S.
Report
Friday, January 1, 1999
Hennepin County Criminal Courts: A View from the Outside
Report
Friday, April 1, 1994
Hidden from View: Human Rights Conditions in the Krome Detention Center
Report
Tuesday, January 1, 1991
Oakdale Detention Center: The First Year of Operation
Report
Thursday, January 1, 1987
