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Human rights for all.
Today. Tomorrow.
Always.

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

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At #CSW70, we hosted important conversations on how criminal legal systems impact women.

Friday, April 10

Highlights from CSW: Fighting Back Against the Criminalization of Women Around The World

A team of 3 staff members and one volunteer from The Advocates attended this year's CSW in New York with the goal of uplifting the experiences of criminalized survivors and ensuring their voices are included in discussions about how to respond to gender-based violence.

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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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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Spring Migrant Rights House Party

Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Spring Women's Rights House Party

Friday, May 1, 2026
10 - 11 AM

Pro Bono Immigration Roundtable - May 2026

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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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Staff and partners at United Nations in Geneva

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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