Keynote Speaker Ishmael Beah

is the author of the international best seller,

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.

Through his book and speaking tours, Beah

attempts to reveal truth and inspire change by

sharing his compelling story and advocating for the

rights of children. Beah is a member of the Human

Rights Watch Children’s Rights Division Advisory

Committee and was recently appointed UNICEF’s

Advocate for Children Affected by War.

2008 Human Rights Award Honorees

Barbara A. Frey and Samuel D. Heins

for their vision and leadership in the formation of The Advocates for Human Rights and their ongoing dedication to changing the world through advancing human rights.

2008 Special Recognition Award Recipients

Padilla Speer Beardsley, David Kistle, and Faith Einerson

for their pro bono assistance in guiding and marketing the transition to our new name, The Advocates for Human Rights.

For Reservations:

Sponsor $3,000 (2 tables of 10)

Supporter $1,500 (table of 10)

Individuals tickets at $150 each

To make reservations, please contact Kay Kautio 612-341-3302 ext. 101 or complete the Reservation Form and return to:  650 Third Avenue South, Suite 550, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or fax # to 612.341.2971.