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As 2025 unfolds, The Advocates for Human Rights' mission could not be more critical.
"We have seen an unprecedented attack on civil society and the rule of law during the first months of 2025," says Board Member and chair of the executive director search committee Nancy Speer. "Our executive director search comes at a pivotal moment in the work of defending human rights locally and globally."
Innovative Approaches to Human Rights Advocacy
"Immigrant communities and the right to seek asylum are under attack," says Dan Supalla, board chair of The Advocates for Human Rights. "By representing clients, documenting immigration court hearings, partnering with community organizers, and leveraging international advocacy, The Advocates is fighting to enforce U.S. obligations under the Refugee Convention and to ensure that every person in our community lives with dignity - regardless of where they were born."
The team is also taking steps to deepen cross-movement collaboration in the fight against gender-based violence. "We cannot afford to be distracted by the divide-and-conquer tactics of those seeking to rollback human rights for women and LGBTIQ+ people," says Supalla. "We recognize that violence is often intersectional, and we are building partnerships across movements."
Building on a Strong Foundation
The incoming executive director will implement strategies grounded in The Advocates' long history of mobilizing a vast network of supporters and volunteers. Last year alone, volunteers contributed more than $20 million worth of pro bono human rights work. This robust support base will continue to be a cornerstone of our work. "We know that by engaging people in hands-on human rights work, they become advocates for human rights," says Nancy Speer. "We look forward to selecting an executive director ready to mobilize this strong base of support to change the world for good."
