Human Rights Defenders
Publications
Monday, August 7, 2023
Report
Strategies Of Civil Society To Counter The Far-Right Backlash Against Human Rights
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Thursday, January 1, 2015
Manual
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Manual
Paving Pathways for Justice & Accountability: Human Rights for Diaspora Communities
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Manual
A Practitioner’s Guide to Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation and Advocacy
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Thursday, January 1, 2004
Report
Familiar Tools, Emerging Issues: Adapting Traditional Human Rights Monitoring
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Tuesday, January 1, 1991
Protocol
News

Friday, March 21, 2025
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Friday, March 21, 2025
Press Release

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Post
The Advocates in Geneva: Highlights from the 49th Spring Session of the UPR

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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The Advocates Condemns Harmful Day One Announcements from the Trump Administration
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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Post
Leadership Transition Marks a New Chapter for The Advocates for Human Rights

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Collaborating with the WAVE Network: The Impact in North Macedonia & Cyprus

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Profile
New Paths for Women's Rights: Susana Pavlou, Director of the MIGS

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Profile
New Paths for Women’s Rights: Interview with Stephanie Futter-Orel (WAVE Network)
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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UPR: Documenting Rights Violations and Pushing for Change in Afghanistan
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Thursday, February 8, 2024
The North STAR Act - A Minnesota that is Safer for Immigrants is Safer for All of Us
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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The Advocates' Afghan Legal Clinic Receives Award from Minnesota DHS
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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The Advocates Launches New Training Initiative: Trauma-Informed Lawyering
Friday, August 4, 2023
Post
Strategies Of Civil Society To Counter The Far-Right Backlash Against Human Rights
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Friday, February 24, 2023
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One Year On, February 24 Marks the Anniversary of Russia’s War in Ukraine
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Newswire February 2023: Huge Legislative Updates, Spring House Parties, Trainings & More!
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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January 2023 Newswire: Trafficking Prevention Month, WATCH Updates & More!
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Friday, December 16, 2022
Post
Coalition Letter to Susan Rice on Establishment of Domestic Human Rights Institution
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Post
The U.S. Under Review: Advocating on Behalf of Women and Girls of Color in Minnesota
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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Human Rights Explained: Immigration Court & the Court Observation Project
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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The Advocast Episode 12 - Assisting Torture Survivors (feat. Alison Beckman)
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
Press Release
The Advocates Calls for Cessation of Hostilities, Respect for Human Rights in Ukraine
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Friday, October 22, 2021
Action
TAKE ACTION: Call on Congress to Ensure Long-term Protections for our New Afghan Neighbors
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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The Advocates Signs on to Letter Condemning the Remain in Mexico Program
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Press Release
MN Reps Kelly Moller, Marion O'Neill to Receive The Advocates' Gold WATCH Award Wednesday
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Monday, September 27, 2021
Post
The Advocates Joins Call for Accountability for Border Patrol Abuses in Del Rio, Texas
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies: A 2021 Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award Winner
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Honoring Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE): A 2021 Human Rights Award Recipient
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Friday, June 18, 2021
Profile
The Stinson Rapid Response Regulation Team: A 2021 Volunteer Award Recipient
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Profile
The Family at the Backbone of The Advocates: Celebrating Twenty-Six Years of Volunteering
Monday, May 25, 2020
Action
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Monday, October 8, 2018
Profile
Remembering and Honoring Our Remarkable Friend and Advocate, Marlene Kayser
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Tuesday, January 2, 2018
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Building the Capacity of Russian-Speaking Lawyers to Protect Women’s Human Rights