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The Advocates for Human Rights is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights.
Through cutting-edge research, education, and advocacy, The Advocates saves lives, fights injustice, restores peace,
and builds the human rights movement in the United States and around the world. Learn More

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The Advocates' Open House

Join us for our Open House on Wednesday, February 10th from 4:00-6:00pm. See The Advocates' new office space, meet our staff and board, and learn about our current work!

Organizations: Sign-On to Ensure Liberians are not Forcibly Removed from the United States

Each year since 1991, Liberians in the U.S. have registered for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). In 2006, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced the termination of TPS for Liberians. President Obama has extended Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians, but it will end March 31, 2010. Click here to sign on as an organization to a letter urging President Obama to extent DED for Liberians to 18 months.

The 15th Annual International Women's Day Celebration

On March 6, 2010, The Advocates for Human Rights and the Human Rights Program at the University of Minnesota will present the 15th Annual International Women's Day Celebration: Inspire, Act, Change. The event will be held at Coffman Union on the University of Minnesota campus.  More information here.

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