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The Advocates believes that everyone has the power to demand and defend human rights.

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The Advocates believes that everyone has the power to demand and defend human rights.

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Sunday, May 25

Honoring the Legacy of George Floyd

The Advocates for Human Rights honors the memory of George Floyd on the five-year anniversary of his murder. His extrajudicial killing at the hands of police catalyzed efforts to transform a criminal legal system that perpetuates human rights violations that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities.

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The Advocates represents people in the Upper Midwest who are seeking asylum, detained by immigration, unaccompanied children, or trafficking victims.

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Volunteers engage in hands-on human rights work, helping accomplish critical research and advocacy and transforming themselves into advocates for human rights.

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For Clients

The Advocates represents people in the Upper Midwest who are seeking asylum, detained by immigration, unaccompanied children, or trafficking victims.

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For Volunteers

Volunteers engage in hands-on human rights work, helping accomplish critical research and advocacy and transforming themselves into advocates for human rights.

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Friday, June 6, 2025
10 - 11:30 AM

Pro Bono Immigration Roundtable

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Human Rights Awards Dinner

Friday, July 4, 2025

Pro Bono Immigration Roundtable

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Rooted in deep expertise and strong relationships, we address some of the most intractable human rights issues.

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Critical
research and
advocacy.

Rooted in deep expertise and strong relationships, we address some of the most intractable human rights issues.

Our Priorities

Over 25 years, we have witnessed the dramatic difference that accessing the right to education has made in creating opportunities and changing the lives of SPCS students, their families, their community, and their country.

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