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Lecture Series
Lecture series
The Advocates for Human Rights coordinates several lecture series. Guest lecturers and The Advocates' staff speak on human rights topics of interest to legal professionals as well as the general public. Lectures generally offer CLE credit and are usually held in downtown Minneapolis. They are free and open to the public.

All of our lecture series are currently on hiatus.  Check back for more information when they resume. 

What people are saying about The Advocates' lunch lectures:

"Very articulate & knowledgeable speakers; one of the best I've attended."

"Great opportunity to learn about an important subject."

The Advocates currently coordinates the following lecture series:

Women's Human Rights Speaker Series
Launched on February 13, 2007, this series is dedicated to improving awareness of women’s human rights issues. The series is coordinated in partnership with  Briggs and Morgan and takes place on the second Tuesday of the month in February, April, June, August, October and December. Boxed lunches are provided by Briggs and Morgan. Learn more...
Human Rights Lecture Series
This ongoing lecture series is co-sponsored by Fredrickson & Byron. In 2008 the series will focus on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Six lectures throughout the year will connect the work of The Advocates for Human Rights to issues important to the U.N.'s mission and work. Learn more...