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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Newsletter

Human Rights Observer 2024, volume 36, issue 1

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Tool or Factsheet

Practice Advisory: Biden Asylum Ban

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Report

AHR Comment on Lawful Pathways NOPR

[ai] A presentation slide featuring a silhouette of the Statue of Liberty on the left and text on the right. The text reads, "The Rights of Migrants in the United States - Lesson Plan: Fleeing for Your Life" along with a note about the grade level (6-8) at the bottom.

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Classroom Resource

Lesson Plan: Fleeing for Your Life. Grades 6-8

[ai] A lesson plan cover titled "The Rights of Migrants in the United States" featuring the Statue of Liberty in a purple background. It includes the subtitle "Lesson Plan: Migrants in the Media" and specifies a grade level of 9-12.

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Classroom Resource

Lesson Plan: Migrants in the Media. Grades 9-12

[ai] An informational newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' promoting human rights education, featuring a section on the rights of refugees, with a quote from Swada Tahirovic. The layout includes various topics and images related to human rights.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Classroom Resource

Rights Sites News: The Rights of Refugees

[ai] A collage of images depicting various scenes in Liberia, including damaged buildings, people in a market, and crowded living conditions. The title and description at the top mention a report on country conditions and U.S. policy regarding Liberians.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Report

Liberia is Not Ready

[ai] A graphic titled 'Voices of Iraqi Refugees' with a circular logo depicting a handshake, accompanied by lesson plan titles and grade levels: 'Making a Connection' for Grades K-4, 'Visualizing Iraq' for Grades 5-8, and 'Iraqi Voices' for Grades 9-12.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Classroom Resource

Lesson Plan: Voices of Iraqi Refugees - Making a Connection

[ai] A document titled "Voices of Iraqi Refugees" featuring lesson plans for different grade levels. The cover includes a circular logo depicting a handshake over outlines of Iraq and the U.S., alongside sections for lesson titles and grade recommendations.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Classroom Resource

Lesson Plan: Voices of Iraqi Refugees - Visualizing Iraq

[ai] A digital cover titled 'Voices of Iraqi Refugees' featuring a logo with two hands shaking, representing connection. Below are lesson plans for grades K-12 with connections to refugee experiences.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Classroom Resource

Lesson Plan: Voices of Iraqi Refugees - Iraqi Voices

News

Minneapolis skyline

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Post

The Importance of Separation Ordinances

Observation sketch by Nanci Olsen

Thursday, April 3, 2025
Post

Swept Up: The Increase of Collateral Arrests

The Advocast

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Post

Immigration Politics - The Advocast

SAVE ASYLUM

Friday, December 8, 2023
Action

URGENT: Take Action to Save Asylum

#WelcomeWithDignity

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Post

Joint Statement on Asylum Negotiations

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Press Release

The Advocates Welcomes Introduction of the New Way Forward Bill

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Action

Take Action Against The Asylum Ban

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
Profile

Measuring Victory One Life at a Time

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Monday, November 28, 2022
Post

What does six years mean to you?

[ai] A courtroom scene depicting a judge, a defendant in orange prison attire without a lawyer, and a guard. The judge reads a statement about bond eligibility and a deportation hearing. Visible notes on the table indicate the defendant's self-representation.

Monday, May 23, 2022
Post

Dignity in Migration, Not Detention

[ai] A poster featuring a young girl holding a certificate and smiling, surrounded by others waving flags. Text highlights include 'STATE OF OUR UNION' and 'President Biden, It's Time to Restore Asylum'.

Thursday, February 10, 2022
Action

It's Past Time to #Welcome With Dignity

[ai] Two children smiling at the camera, with the girl in front wearing a black jacket and the boy behind with tousled hair. A blue background features the text "Afghans Welcome."

Friday, September 24, 2021
Post

Afghan Arrivals Need Legal Assistance

[ai] A Haitian flag waving against a blue sky, with text overlay stating "THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MUST END ALL DEPORTATION FLIGHTS TO HAITI."

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Press Release

The Advocates Condemns CBP Abuse of Haitians

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Press Release

Supreme Court's Decision on MPP Leaves Asylum Seekers at Risk

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Profile

Remembering Volunteer Pat Mattos

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Post

7 Principles for Immigration Justice

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Post

The New Price for Asylum

[ai] A group of five people, including a woman holding a child and four children, stands at an airport's baggage claim area. They are holding signs welcoming family members, with one sign in Spanish expressing love and reunion after several years.

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Post

Volunteers Fight The Fight; Families Reunite

[ai] A press release from The Advocates for Human Rights, supporting Governor Tim Walz's rejection of Trump's resettlement order. The document outlines the importance of welcoming refugees and highlights related statements.

Friday, December 13, 2019
Press Release

The Advocates for Human Rights stands with Governor Tim Walz

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Monday, September 2, 2019
Post

Make every day Labor Day

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Post

Asylum Under Attack

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Post

Understanding the Expansion of Expedited Removal

United States Flag

Friday, July 19, 2019
Post

New Asylum Bar Takes Effect

[ai] A woman speaking at a podium during a session, with a report titled 'Burundi UPR Report' in front of her. Two colleagues are seated nearby, and a person is seated in the background, focused on their device.

Thursday, April 18, 2019
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Briefing the UN Human Rights Council on Burundi

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Post

Freedom

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Post

Using Theatre to Discuss Immigration with Children

Thailand Flag

Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Post

Trafficking of Rohingya Refugees

[ai] A stylized image featuring a silhouette of a person's head against a light background. Text below reads, "Torture survivor from Ethiopia granted asylum". The top of the image includes the word "VICTORY" and a file-like design labeled "Asylum Case No. 750".

Friday, December 13, 2013
Profile

Oromo Rights Defender, Torture Survivor Flees to U.S.