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The Advocates believes that everyone has the power to demand and defend human rights.
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Michele Garnett McKenzie
Thursday, October 16
The Advocates for Human Rights selects Michele Garnett McKenzie as its new Executive Director
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Partnering with clients to solve individual immigration problems and fight systemic injustice.
The Advocates represents people in the Upper Midwest who are seeking asylum, detained by immigration, unaccompanied children, or trafficking victims.
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Addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
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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Friday, November 7, 2025
10 - 11:30 AM

Pro Bono Immigration Roundtable

Friday, December 5, 2025
10 - 11:30 AM

Pro Bono Immigration Roundtable

Thursday, June 11, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Human Rights Awards Dinner
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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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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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Our Priorities

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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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LGBTIQ+ Rights

Empowering LGBTIQ+ individuals to combat discrimination & violence

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Human Trafficking

Using a human rights-based approach to end trafficking

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Death Penalty

Abolishing the death penalty worldwide

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Nepal School

Changing lives through the right to education 

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