EVENT:
2008 Lecture Series: “Celebrating 25th the Anniversary of the Advocates for Human Rights and the 60th Anniversary of United Nations”

SPONSORS:
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
The Advocates for Human Rights

TOPIC:
"Current State of Human Rights in the U.S.""

SPEAKERS:

Jennifer Prestholdt and Emily Farell, The Advocates for Human Rights 

DATE AND TIME:
Tuesday, November 4, 12:00-1:00 P.M.
 
LOCATION:
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.,
U.S. Bank Plaza, 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN

REGISTRATION:
Please R.S.V.P. online by noon on Friday, October 31 by clicking here.  To register by phone or e-mail contact Julia Schlack at 612-341-3302 ext. 127 or jschlack@advrights.org. Refreshments will be provided for those who RSVP.  Application will be made for one CLE credit.

DESCRIPTION:
Many Americans are familiar with civil and political rights.  The rights to freedom and equality are enshrined in our Constitution.  But what about the right to education?  The right to housing, food, and health?  This presentation covers current state in the U.S. of what are often called "second-generation" rights - the minimum standards for economic and social conditions that guarantee people are able to live in dignity.

ABOUT THE LECTURE SERIES:
Lectures are free and open to the public (registration required). Refreshments will be provided for those who pre-register. Application will be made for one Continuing Legal Education credit. For more information, please contact The Advocates for Human Rights. You may find directions to Fredrikson & Byron at: http://www.fredlaw.com/firm/offices/index.htm