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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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"When human rights are met, children flourish,” said Jennifer Prestholdt, deputy director of The Advocates for Human Rights. At SPCS, that means a year-round school year filled with academics, athletics, and activities.
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Migrant Rights

Protecting dignity in migration and immigration policy

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Women's Rights

Ending violence against women and girls

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International Advocacy

Leveraging global pressure to effect local change

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Human Trafficking

Using a human rights-based approach to end trafficking

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Changing lives through the right to education 

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Death Penalty

Abolishing the death penalty worldwide

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Amplifying diaspora voices in efforts to hold governments accountable

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LGBTIQ+ Rights

Empowering LGBTIQ+ individuals to combat discrimination & violence

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Transitional Justice

Addressing gross and systematic human rights abuses

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Tuesday, November 14
The Advocates' Afghan Legal Clinic Receives Award from Minnesota DHS

The Advocates' Afghan Legal Clinic has received a 2023 Commissioners Circle of Excellence Award from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

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Minneapolis, MN 55401

Phone: 612-341-3302
Immigrant Client Line: 612-341-9845
Fax: 612-341-2971

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hrights@advrights.org
Media Inquiries: press@advrights.org

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