Women's Rights
Publications
![[ai] A purple and white graphic with the text 'Looking Back, Looking Forward: Examining 20 Years of Minnesota’s Response to Sex Trafficking.' The background is a black-and-white image of a rural landscape.](/Res/250/AST Report cover.png "AST Report cover.png")
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Report
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Examining 20 Years of Minnesota’s Response to Sex Trafficking
![[ai] A sign on a wooden post with bold letters displaying the words "Peace, Justice, Equality, Dignity, Freedom" in various colors, surrounded by greenery.](/Res/250/Observer - 2024_Thumbnail_Page_01 2.png "Observer - 2024_Thumbnail_Page_01.png")
![[ai] Red gradient background featuring a logo for 'The Advocates for Human Rights.' The text reads: 'WATCH ISSUE BRIEF JANUARY 2023 / COVID-19 FOCUS' in white.](/Res/250/WATCH issue brief website thumbnail (480 × 350 px).png "WATCH issue brief website thumbnail (480 × 350 px).png")
![[ai] A graphic featuring the title "A Rollback for Human Rights: The Istanbul Convention Under Attack" with a colorful background. The logo of "The Advocates for Human Rights" appears in the top corner. The date "As of December 2021" is included.](/Res/250/Screenshot 2023-12-11 150509.png "Screenshot 2023-12-11 150509.png")
![[ai] An abstract image featuring fragmented facial profiles in shades of blue, with text overlay stating 'Turkey's Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention: A Step Backward for Women's Human Rights.'](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-12-02 at 4.58.02 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-12-02 at 4.58.02 PM.png")
Monday, April 19, 2021
Report
![[ai] A document titled "Gender-Based Asylum Claims in the Wake of Matter of A-B-" discussing advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking asylum, including pertinent legal context and implications for practitioners.](/Res/250/matter-of-a-b- 2.jpg "matter-of-a-b-.jpg")
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Manual
![[ai] A graphic with a green background displaying the text 'LABOR TRAFFICKING PROTOCOL GUIDELINES' in bold blue letters. Below it, a smaller text reads 'Identifying and Responding to Victims of Labor Trafficking 24 Years Old and Under.'](/Res/250/labor trafficking protocol carousel img 5.jpg "labor trafficking protocol carousel img.jpg")
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Protocol
![[ai] Cover of a report titled 'Promoting Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Oil, Gas and Mining Extractive Industries,' featuring images of mining activities and a woman in a hard hat. Published January 2019.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.14.48 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.14.48 AM.png")
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Report
Promoting Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Oil, Gas and Mining Extractive Industries
![[ai] A soft watercolor background features the outline of Minnesota and text that reads: 'SAFE HARBOR FOR ALL' with a subtitle stating 'RESULTS FROM A STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS IN MINNESOTA.'](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.05.14 AM 2.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.05.14 AM.png")
![[ai] A text document discussing the demand side of sex trafficking, focusing on the judicial system's treatment of buying sex with women and underage girls. Includes address details for WATCH center.](/Res/250/watch 2018 report.png "watch 2018 report.png")
![[ai] A cover page for a report titled 'Implementation of Serbia's Domestic Violence Legislation' dated December 2017, featuring images of Serbian landmarks, including a monument, a dome, a river landscape, a city skyline, and historical architecture.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.15.33 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.15.33 AM.png")
![[ai] A red clipboard displaying the words 'Monitor. Advocate. Change.' with a heading 'Court Monitoring: WATCH’s First Look at Ramsey County Criminal Courts' and a date 'October, 2017' below.](/Res/250/watch 2017 report.png "watch 2017 report.png")
Monday, October 2, 2017
Report
Court Monitoring: WATCH’s First Look at Ramsey County Criminal Courts
![[ai] A cover page of a report titled 'Implementation of Montenegro’s Domestic Violence Legislation' dated July 2017, featuring images of the Montenegrin flag, historical sculpture, mountain landscape, and a coastal view.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.49.50 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.49.50 AM.png")
![[ai] Text on a white background reading: "SEX TRAFFICKING CASES: WHERE A PUBLIC MOVEMENT MEETS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. WATCH. 527 RAND TOWER SUITE 1508, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402."](/Res/250/watch 2016 report.png "watch 2016 report.png")
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Report
Sex Trafficking Cases: Where a Public Movement Meets the Criminal Justice System
![[ai] A colorful abstract illustration of a face in profile with various shapes and patterns, alongside the text "Implementation of Croatia's Domestic Violence Legislation: Follow-up Report, 2016."](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 3.51.37 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 3.51.37 PM.png")
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Report
Implementation of Croatia's Domestic Violence Legislation: Follow-Up Report
![[ai] A close-up image of a hand pressed against a textured surface, with the overlay text reading 'Assessment of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Laws, Policies, & Practices in Central & Eastern Europe & the Former Soviet Union 2016'.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.07.49 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.07.49 AM.png")
Monday, February 1, 2016
Report
![[ai] A graphic design featuring several chairs in various colors and orientations, with the text 'Recommendations for Effective Batterer Intervention Programs in Central & Eastern Europe & the Former Soviet Union' displayed prominently.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.09.25 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.09.25 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2016
Report
![[ai] An informational flyer titled "Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota, Resource for Teachers". It includes sections defining sex trafficking and discussing Minnesota laws on sexual exploitation, with details about Safe Harbor provisions.](/Res/250/sex trafficking for teachers.png "sex trafficking for teachers.png")
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tool or Factsheet
![[ai] An informational document titled 'Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota.' The text discusses human trafficking, its definition, and legal definitions regarding sexual exploitation of minors in Minnesota.](/Res/250/sex trafficking general 2.png "sex trafficking general.png")
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tool or Factsheet
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: General Audience
![[ai] Informational flyer titled 'Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota' providing resources for healthcare workers. It discusses the definition of sex trafficking, legal definitions, and the role of healthcare professionals in addressing the issue.](/Res/250/sex trafficking health care.png "sex trafficking health care.png")
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tool or Factsheet
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: For Health Care Workers
![[ai] Informative document titled 'Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota' aimed at business license officials. It explains sex trafficking, legal definitions, and the Safe Harbor law protecting youth in prostitution.](/Res/250/sex trafficking license officials.png "sex trafficking license officials.png")
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tool or Factsheet
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: For Business License Officials
![[ai] An informational flyer for hotel staff about sex trafficking and safe harbors in Minnesota, detailing definitions and legal frameworks related to human trafficking and the exploitation of minors.](/Res/250/sex trafficking hotel staff.png "sex trafficking hotel staff.png")
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tool or Factsheet
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors in Minnesota: For Hotel Staff
![[ai] A document titled 'Sex Trafficking and Prostitution: An Overview of Four Legal Response Models,' outlining responses to prostitution, including Criminalization, Partial Decriminalization, Full Decriminalization, and Legalization.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 12.08.14 PM 2.png "Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 12.08.14 PM.png")
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Tool or Factsheet
Sex Trafficking and Prostitution: An Overview of Four Legal Response Models
![[ai] An informational sheet titled 'Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors' providing tips for working with victims and survivors, including understanding their unique experiences and the importance of a victim-centered approach.](/Res/250/sex trafficking tips for working with victims.png "sex trafficking tips for working with victims.png")
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Tool or Factsheet
Sex Trafficking and Safe Harbors: Tips for Working with Survivors
![[ai] Infographic detailing legal definitions of sex trafficking, including definitions from the Palermo Protocol and the Federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Sections labeled Action, Means, and Purpose outline the criteria involved.](/Res/250/sex trafficking legal definitions 2.png "sex trafficking legal definitions.png")
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'Implementation of Mongolia's Domestic Violence Legislation' featuring six images: a woman with a horse, a traditional shrine with colorful ribbons, a girl sitting near a stack of wood, a close-up of a wooden structure, and a yurt in a landscape.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.48.12 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.48.12 AM.png")
![[ai] Presentation slide titled 'Safe Harbor' with the subtitle 'Fulfilling Minnesota’s Promise to Protect Sexually Exploited Youth.' The background features a blue gradient design, and the bottom right corner includes the logo of The Advocates for Human Rights.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.40.13 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.40.13 AM.png")
Friday, February 1, 2013
Report
Safe Harbor: Fulfilling Minnesota's Promise to Protect Sexually Exploited Youth
![[ai] Cover page of a human rights report titled 'Implementation of the Republic of Moldova’s Domestic Violence Legislation'. It features a collage of four images: urban scenes, a building, and a landscape.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.42.24 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.42.24 AM.png")
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Report
Implementation of the Republic of Moldova's Domestic Violence Legislation: A Human Rights Report
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'Implementation of Croatia’s Domestic Violence Legislation' on a purple background. The bottom features various images including cityscapes and a graphic with 'STOP NASILJU'.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 3.57.25 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 3.57.25 PM.png")
![[ai] A presentation slide titled "Documenting the Implementation of Domestic Violence Laws: A Human Rights Monitoring Methodology" featuring images of people in discussion and protest signs, dated May 2011.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 11.50.45 AM.png "Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 11.50.45 AM.png")
Monday, May 2, 2011
Manual
Documenting the Implementation of Domestic Violence Laws: A Human Rights Monitoring Methodology
![[ai] A judge's gavel on a circular wooden base with an orange background. The text above reads "Promoting Victim Safety and Offender Accountability: Improving the Response to Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Cases", dated April 2011.](/Res/250/watch 2011 report.png "watch 2011 report.png")
![[ai] A document titled 'The Role of the Guardian ad Litem: A Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases' by Mary Lay Schuster and Amy D. Propen. It includes text about interviews with guardians and juvenile justice judges.](/Res/250/watch GAL report.png "watch GAL report.png")
Monday, January 3, 2011
Report
The Role of the Guardian ad Litem: A Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases
![[ai] A wooden gavel resting on a round base, with background text reading, 'A Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases.' The background has a textured, light color.](/Res/250/watch 2010 report.png "watch 2010 report.png")
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Report
Reasonable Efforts or Unrealistic Expectations: a Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases
![[ai] A lesson plan titled "The Rights of Women in the United States" featuring the phrase "Women Do Have Rights" in blue font on a yellow background, along with the subtitle "Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes" and intended for grade levels 3-7.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.34.38 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.34.38 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes. Grades 3-7
![[ai] A document titled "Challenge the Media" focusing on the sexualization of girls and young women in mainstream media. It includes sections on testimonials, websites, and actions to take, with an introduction addressing media exposure.](/Res/250/end sexualization of girls in media.png "end sexualization of girls in media.png")
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'The Rights of Women in the United States' featuring a yellow background. It includes a logo with the text 'Women Do Have Rights' and details about a lesson plan focused on gender stereotypes for grades 3-7.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.46.47 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.46.47 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes
![[ai] A promotional flyer titled 'End the Sexualization of Girls and Young Women in Mainstream Media.' It includes sections on introductions, testimonials, and calls to action with a red and black design.](/Res/250/end sexualization of girls in media 2.png "end sexualization of girls in media.png")
![[ai] A lesson plan cover titled 'The Rights of Women in the United States'. It includes the subtitle 'Women’s Rights in the United States: Obstacles and Opportunities', with a grade level of 8-12. The background is yellow, featuring a blue circular logo with 'Women Do Have Rights'.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.49.50 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.49.50 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Women's Rights in the United States: Obstacles and Opportunities
![[ai] A flyer titled "Challenge the Media" addressing the sexualization of girls and young women in mainstream media. It contains sections on an introduction, testimonials, websites, activities, articles, and calls to action, with visual elements including a stop sign graphic.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.18.16 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.18.16 AM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' featuring a prominent apple logo. The focus is on girls' rights with articles about Women's Day and equality. The design includes sections on education and human rights resources.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.41.59 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.41.59 PM.png")
![[ai] Document titled "WATCH Report Part II: The Impact of Minnesota's Felony Strangulation Law, May 2009" is displayed on lined paper, with a mission statement about improving justice system responses to violence.](/Res/250/watch 2009 report.png "watch 2009 report.png")
![[ai] A series of overlapping colored circles in various shades including yellow, blue, and purple, displayed on a white background. The circles create a pattern with different degrees of opacity.](/Res/250/stock 73.jpg "stock.jpg")
![[ai] Title page of a report on sex trafficking, stating "Sex Trafficking Needs Assessment for the State of Minnesota" by The Advocates for Human Rights in Minneapolis.](/Res/250/sex trafficking needs assessment 3.png "sex trafficking needs assessment.png")
![[ai] A person holding a report titled 'WATCH Report: Impact of Court Monitoring on Hennepin County, Minnesota' dated March 2008, with a red border and lined notebook background.](/Res/250/watch report 2008.png "watch report 2008.png")
![[ai] A presentation slide with a purple background displaying the title 'Implementation of the Bulgarian Law on Protection against Domestic Violence.' The slide includes a collage of images at the bottom, featuring a building, icons, and a group of people.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 9.30.34 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 9.30.34 PM.png")
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Report
Implementation of the Bulgarian Law on Protection against Domestic Violence: A Human Rights Report
![[ai] Cover page of a report titled "Journey to Safety" with the subtitle "Understanding the Barriers to Safety," featuring a simple black and white design.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.57.41 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.57.41 AM.png")
![[ai] An orange presentation slide with the title "The Impact of Minnesota's Felony Strangulation Law" and the author's name, Heather Wolfgram, MSW LGSW, WATCH Court Monitoring Coordinator. The WATCH logo is displayed in the top left.](/Res/250/watch 2007 report.png "watch 2007 report.png")
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'Domestic Violence And Child Abuse in Georgia: An Assessment of Current Standings of Law and Practice' on a purple background.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 5.02.36 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 5.02.36 PM.png")
![[ai] A document titled '2006 WATCH Victim Impact Statement Study' by Mary Lay Schuster and Amy Propen, discussing the role of victim impact statements in the courtroom, with insights from judges in the Fourth Judicial District.](/Res/250/watch victim impact report.png "watch victim impact report.png")
![[ai] A cover page of a report titled 'Hennepin County Domestic Violence Court Report' with the author's name, Dawn Dougherty, listed below. The background is orange, and a logo is positioned at the top left.](/Res/250/watch 2006 report.png "watch 2006 report.png")
![[ai] A collection of overlapping and solid colored circles in shades of blue, yellow, green, purple, and gray, arranged casually on a white background.](/Res/250/stock 101.jpg "stock.jpg")
Friday, December 10, 2004
Report
![[ai] Title page of the 2004 WATCH OFP Report by Priya Outar, featuring the document title, author information, and the date October 15, 2004.](/Res/250/watch 2004 report 2.png "watch 2004 report.png")
![[ai] A map of Poland highlighting major cities such as Warsaw, Gdańsk, and Szczecin, with the title "Domestic Violence In Poland" displayed above.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.05.13 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.05.13 AM.png")
![[ai] A map of Poland highlighting major cities, with the title 'Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Poland' prominently displayed above.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.06.31 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.06.31 AM.png")
![[ai] A document titled 'Judicial Response and Demeanor in the Domestic Violence Court' by Cheryl Thomas, dated November 15, 2001. Below, the name and address of WATCH organization are displayed.](/Res/250/watch judicial response.png "watch judicial response.png")
![[ai] A title page for a report titled 'WATCH’S MONITORING OF OPEN CHIPS CASES IN HENNEPIN COUNTY JUVENILE COURT' authored by Rebecca Kutty, dated May 23, 2001. The text is centered and in bold.](/Res/250/watch chips.png "watch chips.png")
![[ai] A map of Armenia displaying major cities including Yerevan, with the title "Domestic Violence in Armenia" above it. The surrounding countries are labeled, highlighting its geographic context.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 10.00.45 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 10.00.45 PM.png")
![[ai] A map of Moldova highlighting various cities and regions, with the title 'Domestic Violence in Moldova' prominently displayed above the image.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.43.35 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.43.35 AM.png")
![[ai] A document titled 'Trafficking in Women: Moldova and Ukraine' with a map of Ukraine and parts of Moldova displayed below the text.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.44.46 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.44.46 AM.png")
![[ai] A map of Ukraine showing major cities like Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv, overlaid with the title "Domestic Violence in Ukraine" at the top.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.21.22 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.21.22 AM.png")
![[ai] A title page for a report on trafficking in women, featuring the text "Trafficking in Women: Moldova and Ukraine" above a map highlighting Moldova and Ukraine, with neighboring countries labeled.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.44.46 AM 2.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.44.46 AM.png")
![[ai] A map of Uzbekistan highlighting Tashkent and Karakalpakstan, with the title 'Domestic Violence in Uzbekistan' above it. The map shows neighboring regions and major cities.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 11.13.52 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 11.13.52 AM.png")
![[ai] A rectangular flag with three horizontal stripes, featuring white at the top, green in the middle, and red at the bottom.](/Res/250/2560px-Flag_of_Bulgaria 11.jpg "2560px-Flag_of_Bulgaria.jpg")
![[ai] A series of overlapping colored circles in various shades, including yellow, blue, and purple, arranged in a grid-like pattern on a light background.](/Res/250/stock 55.jpg "stock.jpg")
![[ai] An arrangement of overlapping circles in various colors, including yellow, blue, and purple, on a white background. The circles exhibit varying opacity and create a visual contrast with subtle shadow effects.](/Res/250/stock 67.jpg "stock.jpg")
![[ai] The national flag of Bulgaria, featuring three horizontal stripes: white at the top, green in the middle, and red at the bottom.](/Res/250/2560px-Flag_of_Bulgaria 10.jpg "2560px-Flag_of_Bulgaria.jpg")
![[ai] The flag of Albania features a red background with a black double-headed eagle in the center.](/Res/250/1200px-Flag_of_Albania 3.png "1200px-Flag_of_Albania.png")
![[ai] Flag of China featuring a large yellow star and four smaller yellow stars on a red background.](/Res/250/2560px-Flag_of_the_People's_Republic_of_China 2.jpg "2560px-Flag_of_the_People's_Republic_of_China.jpg")
![[ai] An arrangement of translucent circular shapes in various colors, including blue, yellow, green, and violet, overlapping in places, on a white background.](/Res/250/stock 69.jpg "stock.jpg")
Wednesday, February 1, 1995
Report
Lifting the Last Curtain: A Report on Domestic Violence in Romania
![[ai] A series of overlapping circles in various colors including yellow, blue, green, light purple, and gray, set against a white background, suggesting a play with color and transparency.](/Res/250/stock 41.jpg "stock.jpg")
![[ai] Title page of a report titled 'Hennepin County Criminal Courts: A View from the Outside.' It includes the subtitle and mentions a year of observations by WATCH volunteers, dated April 1994, along with a list of WATCH Board of Directors members.](/Res/250/watch 1994 report.png "watch 1994 report.png")
![[ai] A book cover featuring the title "Shame in the House of Saud" in bold font, with the subtitle "Contempt for Human Rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." A decorative plant design is at the bottom of the cover.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.14.13 AM 2.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.14.13 AM.png")
Friday, May 1, 1992
Report
Shame in the House of Saud: Contempt for Human Rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
News
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Post
The Advocates in Geneva: Highlights from the 49th Spring Session of the UPR
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Post
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Examining 20 Years of Minnesota’s Response to Sex Trafficking
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Post
The Advocates Condemns Harmful Day One Announcements from the Trump Administration
![[ai] Silhouettes of four women in profile, depicted in vibrant colors such as purple, teal, orange, and red, showing diversity in hairstyles and features against a white background.](/Res/250/Screenshot 2024-12-20 141329.png "[ai] Silhouettes of four women in profile, depicted in vibrant colors such as purple, teal, orange, and red, showing diversity in hairstyles and features against a white background.")
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)
![[ai] A woman wearing a light-colored scarf holds the Afghan flag, which features the national emblem, in a field during sunset. She is waving the flag, showcasing a sense of pride in her heritage.](/Res/250/Event Website Thumbnail (10).png "[ai] A woman wearing a light-colored scarf holds the Afghan flag, which features the national emblem, in a field during sunset. She is waving the flag, showcasing a sense of pride in her heritage.")
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Post
UPR: Documenting Rights Violations and Pushing for Change in Afghanistan
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Post
Insights from the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Belarus
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Post
The Advocates' Oral Statement at the Annual Discussion on the Human Rights of Women
![[ai] A woman speaking at a podium in front of a curtain, engaged in a presentation. She has shoulder-length blonde hair and wears a black top. Icons of a globe and a microphone are in the upper left corner.](/Res/250/Pink Illustrative Podcast Logo (2).png "[ai] A woman speaking at a podium in front of a curtain, engaged in a presentation. She has shoulder-length blonde hair and wears a black top. Icons of a globe and a microphone are in the upper left corner.")
![[ai] A graphic featuring a fiery background with the text: 'Strategies of Civil Society to Counter the Far-Right Backlash Against Human Rights' and the logo of 'The Advocates for Human Rights', © 2023.](/Res/250/Capturebig.PNG "[ai] A graphic featuring a fiery background with the text: 'Strategies of Civil Society to Counter the Far-Right Backlash Against Human Rights' and the logo of 'The Advocates for Human Rights', © 2023.")
Friday, August 4, 2023
Post
Strategies Of Civil Society To Counter The Far-Right Backlash Against Human Rights
![[ai] The European Union flag waving on a pole against a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, featuring a blue field with a circle of twelve yellow stars.](/Res/250/Copy of Copy of Recurring events 2.png "[ai] The European Union flag waving on a pole against a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, featuring a blue field with a circle of twelve yellow stars.")
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Post
EU Accession to the Istanbul Convention Is a Welcome Step and Victory over the Anti-Gender Movement
![[ai] A collage of four images depicting social gatherings. The top left shows a speaker addressing a group, while the top right features a crowd listening intently. The bottom left highlights an intimate setting with a small group, and the bottom right presents a larger gathering.](/Res/250/Copy of Recurring events 2.png "[ai] A collage of four images depicting social gatherings. The top left shows a speaker addressing a group, while the top right features a crowd listening intently. The bottom left highlights an intimate setting with a small group, and the bottom right presents a larger gathering.")
![[ai] A group of five individuals posing for a selfie outdoors, with flags in the background. They are smiling, wearing casual and professional attire, and the setting appears to be a formal location.](/Res/250/MicrosoftTeams-image 3.png "[ai] A group of five individuals posing for a selfie outdoors, with flags in the background. They are smiling, wearing casual and professional attire, and the setting appears to be a formal location.")
![[ai] Various flyers and brochures related to International Women’s Day celebrations. The documents feature colorful designs and information about events from different years, emphasizing themes of gender justice and community engagement.](/Res/250/IWD Programs Collage.jpg "[ai] Various flyers and brochures related to International Women’s Day celebrations. The documents feature colorful designs and information about events from different years, emphasizing themes of gender justice and community engagement.")
![[ai] A group of people gathered at night, holding a large Ukrainian flag while some wave blue and yellow smoke flares. There are lights in the background and a crowd visible.](/Res/250/274749137_10159550829893815_4264819113258034941_n.jpg "[ai] A group of people gathered at night, holding a large Ukrainian flag while some wave blue and yellow smoke flares. There are lights in the background and a crowd visible.")
Friday, February 24, 2023
Post
One Year On, February 24 Marks the Anniversary of Russia’s War in Ukraine
![[ai] A collection of handwritten signs on textured paper, with phrases advocating for women's rights, such as "Women's Rights Are Human Rights," "Equal Pay," and "No Is No," among others.](/Res/250/WomensRights_Header 2.png "[ai] A collection of handwritten signs on textured paper, with phrases advocating for women's rights, such as \"Women's Rights Are Human Rights,\" \"Equal Pay,\" and \"No Is No,\" among others.")
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Post
Countering the Backlash: The Advocates Convenes Women’s Human Rights Defenders in Prague
![[ai] A graphic with a gradient background featuring the text "WATCH ISSUE BRIEF" in bold, alongside the logo of The Advocates for Human Rights. The date "JANUARY 2023 / COVID-19 FOCUS" is also included.](/Res/250/WATCH issue brief website thumbnail (480 × 350 px) 2.png "[ai] A graphic with a gradient background featuring the text \"WATCH ISSUE BRIEF\" in bold, alongside the logo of The Advocates for Human Rights. The date \"JANUARY 2023 / COVID-19 FOCUS\" is also included.")
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Post
New Issue Brief from WATCH Highlights Challenges, Solutions in Virtual Hearings
![[ai] Two women sitting at a table with a laptop and papers during a discussion in a well-lit room. Large windows provide a view of a city skyline in the background.](/Res/250/Capture 15.PNG "[ai] Two women sitting at a table with a laptop and papers during a discussion in a well-lit room. Large windows provide a view of a city skyline in the background.")
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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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Our Oral Statement at the 35th Special Session of the Human Rights Council
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Friday, June 24, 2022
Press Release
The Advocates Condemns Dobbs, Calls for Vigilance in Ensuring U.S. Does Not Violate Human Rights
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
Press Release
The Advocates Gathers Stories from Human Rights Defenders in Ukraine
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Friday, January 28, 2022
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AHR Responds to the UN Special Rapporteur Call for Submissions on Indigenous Women & Girls
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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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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Action
Don't Trade Off Human Rights in Budget Reconciliation Immigration Negotiations
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Afghan Refugee Protection Priorities Must Include Women's Rights Defenders
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Monday, August 9, 2021
Action
Comments on DHS Trafficking Victim Protection Regulations Due September 14
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Confronting the Gap between the Law and Reality to Protect Women from Domestic Violence
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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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Monday, March 22, 2021
Post
Outrage as Turkish President Erdogan Withdraws from the Istanbul Convention
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Legislature Hears Bill to Bring Minnesota's Criminal Sexual Conduct Laws into 21st Century
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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The Advocates Welcomes First Steps, Calls for Sustained Commitment to Human Rights
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Friday, January 8, 2021
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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights calls on U.S. to stay executions
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Monday, December 7, 2020
Post
Establishing the Death Penalty for Rape in Bangladesh Does Little to Protect Victims
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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Why Forced Sterilization in Immigration Detention is a Bellwether for Human Rights Abuses
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Post
New Plan Offers Framework for Prevention of Sex Trafficking of Victims of All Ages
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Friday, May 8, 2020
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Updates - Supporting Victim/Survivors of Domestic Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Post
Supporting Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
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Monday, March 16, 2020
Post
Following Harvey Weinstein’s Sentencing, the message to Prosecutors: “Just Try It!”
Friday, November 8, 2019
Post
New Help for Volunteer Attorneys Representing Domestic Violence Survivors
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Thursday, March 7, 2019
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International Women’s Day 2019: Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Representing Women Seeking Asylum in the US: Gender-Based Persecution
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Friday, June 15, 2018
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Why Sessions’ Ruling On Asylum Is So Devastating for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence
Friday, April 27, 2018
Post
Morocco’s human rights record should threaten eligibility to host FIFA World Cup
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Friday, January 26, 2018
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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Ukraine delays decision on UPR recommendations on domestic violence
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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
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Thursday, December 28, 2017
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UN Gender Network: Understanding How Gender Impacts the UN’s Activities and Leadership
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
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Bringing stories of women and children fleeing violence to the international stage
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