International Women's Day
In March The Advocates recognizes International Women's Day with a celebration of the diversity and strength of Minnesota women and an educational program that highlights advancements in women's rights and equality, encourages further activism, and promotes increased understanding and tolerance in our community. This year the event featured keynote speaker Robin Morgan, as well as workshops, performances, film, and display and information tables from more than 60 co-sponsoring organizations. Click here to read more...

Immigration and Asylum Conference
Each spring we hold one of the premier asylum training conferences in the nation.  In 2008, our annual asylum training will be held in partnership with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter as part of the Immigration and Asylum Conference 2008 : Immigration Law in the New "ICE" Age of Enforcement. Click here to read more...

Human Rights Law and Policy Conference
Every summer The Advocates for Human Rights holds its annual Human Rights Law and Policy Conference to educate on important human rights issues of the day.  This year the subject of the conference will be "Human Rights in the U.S.: The Past, Present, and Future of Dignity and Justice for All."  The 2008 conference will take place on Monday, June 30, 2008. Click here to read more...

Human Rights Day
In December The Advocates for Human Rights celebrates International Human Rights Day by holding a conference and evening event.  In 2007 the subject of our conference was "Voices from Silence: September 11 and the Impact on Refugees, Immigrants and Religious Minorities." Click here to read more...