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The Advocates for Human Rights holds several annual conferences:

International Women's Day Conference

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. Click here to read more...

Immigration & Asylum Conference
Each spring, The Advocates for Human Rights holds one of the premier asylum training conferences in the nation.  Volunteer attorneys and more are welcome to join us for updates on the latest practice and case developments affecting asylum seekers.  Click here to read more...

Human Rights Law & 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.  On June 22, 2009, The Advocates for Human Rights will host its seventh annual human rights law and policy conference, "Refugee Protection around the World: Durable Solutions or Durable Suffering?" Click here to read more...

Human Rights Day
In December, The Advocates for Human Rights celebrates International Human Rights Day by holding an evening event. In 2008, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The Advocates for Human Rights (celebrating its 25th year) and the Human Rights Center of the University of Minnesota (celebrating its 20th year) hosted a celebration of "Human Rights Heroism" around the world. Click here to read more...