The Advocates for Human Rights coordinates several lectures 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. Check the events calendar to find out about upcoming lectures.
The Advocates currently coordinates the following lecture series':
Death Penalty Lecture Series Held every other month, this speaker series examines various issues relating to capital punishment. All lectures are brown bag presentations and are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested. This series is co-sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney LLP. Refreshments are provided. Learn more...
Women's Human Rights Lecture 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 alternating months. Boxed lunches are provided by Briggs and Morgan. Learn more...
Post-September 11th Lecture Series This lecture series aims to facilitate healthy dialogue about immigration-related issues relating to refugees, immigrants and religious minorities post 9/11 and ways in which we can take action to end bias in our communities. The series is co-sponsored by and held at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP and will be held from August 2007 through June 2008. Buffet lunch is provided. Learn more...
Human Rights Lecture Series This ongoing lecture series has been co-sponsored by Fredrickson & Byron since 2002. 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...
