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Stakeholder Report

April 7, 2025

UPR

Shadow/Parallel Report

March 1, 2025

CRC

Shadow/Parallel Report

March 1, 2025

CRC

News

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Action, In Brief

Urgent Action: Protect Our Communities From Federal Overreach

Monday, December 30, 2024
Post

In Remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Post

It’s Time to Fight for Our Values on Immigration

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Post

It’s Time to Fight for Our Values on Immigration

Monday, November 11, 2024
Post

Today. Tomorrow. Always.

Friday, August 2, 2024
Post

Lee Gelernt - The Advocast

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Post

Sarah Stoesz - The Advocast

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Post

The Importance of Human Rights

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Post

Pride in Our Work and Those We Serve

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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LGBTIQA+ Client Story: Willie

Monday, June 17, 2024
Post

LGBTIQA+ Partner Story: Khaleem Ali

Friday, June 14, 2024
Post

LGBTIQA+ Client Story: A.S.

Monday, June 10, 2024
Post

LGBTIQA+ Partner Story: House of Guramayle

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Post

Celebrating International Women's Day!

Monday, March 4, 2024
Post

End solitary confinement in ICE detention

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Post

Immigration Politics - The Advocast

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Post

CSW Period Poverty Report

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Post

Getting Involved in Human Rights

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Post

The Recipe for Hope: SPCS 2023 Visit

Friday, December 8, 2023
Action

URGENT: Take Action to Save Asylum

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Post

Joint Statement on Asylum Negotiations

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Post

A+ Results

Monday, October 23, 2023
Post

Making the Invisible Visible

Monday, October 2, 2023
Post

Test enhancements tab

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Profile

2023 Volunteer Awards: Amy Fiterman

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Profile

2023 Volunteer Awards: Brittany Knutson

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Profile

2023 Law Firm Pro Bono Awards: Faegre Drinker

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Profile

2023 Law Firm Pro Bono Awards: Fredrikson

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Profile

2023 Law Firm Pro Bono Awards: Lathrop

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Post

The Advocates Celebrates Pride Month

Monday, May 1, 2023
Press Release

UN Experts make historic visit to the Twin Cities

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Profile

2018 - Gail Irish

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Profile

1998 - Marlene Kayser

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Profile

2011 - Bill Cameron

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Press Release

The Advocates Welcomes Introduction of the New Way Forward Bill

Friday, March 17, 2023
Post

Beyond the Headlines: Child Migrant Labor

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Action

Take Action Against The Asylum Ban

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Post

Restore the Right to Vote in Minnesota

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Post

Partnerships Expand Access to Immigration Justice

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Post

Celebrating 30 Years of WATCHing Minnesota Courts

Friday, December 16, 2022
Post

Immigration Court Observation Project Turns Five

Monday, November 28, 2022
Post

What does six years mean to you?

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Post

Period Poverty In Schools: The Radical Solution

Sunday, June 19, 2022
Post

A Long and Far-From-Finished Journey

Monday, May 23, 2022
Post

Dignity in Migration, Not Detention

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Post

Reflection from Immigration Court

Thursday, February 10, 2022
Action

It's Past Time to #Welcome With Dignity

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Press Release

Supreme Court's Decision on MPP Leaves Asylum Seekers at Risk

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Action

Minnesota Updates Sexual Assault Laws

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Profile

Supporting Asylum Seekers Holistically

Thursday, June 17, 2021
Profile

Scott Smith: 2021 Volunteer Award Recipient

Thursday, March 25, 2021
Action

The Advocates Supports the GRACE Act

Monday, March 15, 2021
Post

7 Principles for Immigration Justice

Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Press Release

New Report Documents Human Rights Failures in Minnesota Jails

Saturday, February 27, 2021
Action

2021 Minnesota Legislative Priorities

Thursday, February 25, 2021
Action

The Advocates Supports the NO BAN Act

Monday, February 8, 2021
Post

Human Rights at the State Capitol: Budgets

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Action

The Advocates Supports the New Way Forward Act

Thursday, October 8, 2020
Post

Do Consular Notification Rights Matter?

Thursday, October 1, 2020
Post

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, #NoMuslimBanEver

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Post

In Memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)

Friday, September 11, 2020
Post

Police Use of Force Laws: Minnesota Falls Short

Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Post

The New Price for Asylum

Friday, May 8, 2020
Post

This is No Ordinary Mother’s Day

Friday, May 8, 2020
Action

Remaining the North Star During A Pandemic

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Post

Volunteers Fight The Fight; Families Reunite

Thursday, January 23, 2020
Post

Celebrating victories in an imperfect system

Friday, December 13, 2019
Press Release

The Advocates for Human Rights stands with Governor Tim Walz

Monday, September 2, 2019
Post

Make every day Labor Day

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Post

Asylum Under Attack

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Post

Sometimes the Stars Align

Friday, August 9, 2019
Post

My Dad Is A “Buddhist Dictator”?

Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Post

Understanding the Expansion of Expedited Removal

Friday, July 19, 2019
Post

New Asylum Bar Takes Effect

Friday, June 28, 2019
Post

Holding Abusive Employers Accountable

Thursday, December 6, 2018
Post

Freedom

Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Post

Using Theatre to Discuss Immigration with Children

Monday, September 11, 2017
Post

Nevertheless, She Persisted

Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Post

Using the UN to Stand Up Against Racism in the U.S.

Thursday, December 1, 2016
Profile

This American Family

Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Profile

Rape, Beatings Part of Woman's Persecution

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

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

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

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: 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

A View into Immigration Court
Report

Monday, February 1, 2021

Immigration Practice Deskbook
Manual

Thursday, October 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

Addressing the demand side of sex trafficking
Report

Monday, April 2, 2018

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 Hotel Staff
Tool or Factsheet

Tuesday, November 17, 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

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

Rights Sites News: Social Emotional Learning
Classroom Resource

Monday, April 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

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

Rights Sites News: The Right to a Clean Environment
Classroom Resource

Friday, April 1, 2011

Factsheet: Right to Education
Tool or Factsheet

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Human Rights Toolkit
Tool or Factsheet

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

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: 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: 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

Rights Sites News: The Arts Edition
Classroom Resource

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

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

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

2004 WATCH Order for Protection (OFP) Report
Report

Friday, October 15, 2004

WATCH's Monitoring of Open CHIPS Cases
Report

Wednesday, May 23, 2001