The Advocates for Human Rights

The Advocates for Human Rights works to change systems and conditions that cause human rights abuses and represents individual victims of human rights violations. We fight injustice and improve laws throughout the world.  We develop partnerships and mobilize volunteers to address some of the most pressing issues of our time because we believe that everyone has the power and responsibility to advance human rights. 

Human Rights abuses happen every day. Let's change it.

The Story of Eric and Ivan 

As a trans man in Russia, Eric’s very existence is illegal. A month after Russia added what it calls the “LGBT movement” to its list of extremist and terrorist organizations, Eric and his husband Ivan fled in search of safety. They found Minnesota and The Advocates for Human Rights. Today, with help from volunteer attorneys, Eric and Ivan are seeking asylum and building a new home.   

So far in 2024 we have: 

• Engaged with over 1,500 visitors at our Twin Cities Pride booth.
• Worked on 3,900 immigration cases.
• Provided $16.3 million worth of in-kind legal services.
• Observed thousands of court proceedings on domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and immigration in Minnesota.
• Collaborated with 1,850 volunteers and interns to advocate for human rights.
• Submitted 77 reports on human rights conditions to the United Nations.
• Celebrated 25 years of providing free education for children in Nepal.

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