The Advocates for Human Rights

06/03/2026

In recognition of Pride Month, The Advocates recommits itself to defending LGBTIQ+ human rights around the world. Learn more about our work with LGBTIQ+ communities at https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/LGBTI_Rights

06/03/2026

The auction opens tomorrow! You could win this:

From pantry staples to unique new flavors, this basket includes a wide variety of items from the Grocers Table in Wayzata, MN make a comforting meal with the pasta sauce, pasta, and olive oil at home or with friends. If you have a sweet tooth, this basket will very well fulfill this craving with a variety of chocolate and taffy treats. For a relaxing morning, enjoy some tea and honey paired with sweet and salty granola perfect for on the go or a relaxing morning in. The Chipotle Nut Mix will be a perfect addition to your next charcuterie board, with a green and blue board included in the basket to elevate your at-home dining experience.

06/03/2026

Fort Snelling Immigration Court begins mass hearings to speed up deportation cases

Minnesota’s immigration court has begun to schedule so-called “mega masters,” hearings for 100 people in one day.

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Governor Tim Walz today announced appointments to the Governor’s Council on Recording the Truth of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS on Minnesotans. Learn more here: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/News/A/Index?id=655

06/01/2026

Thanks to Bruce Springsteen for supporting our work! You can get involved with protecting human rights here: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Get_Involved

05/29/2026

The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde is the 2026 recipient of the Don and Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award. We honor Bishop Budde for her commitment to human rights and the dignity of all people, particularly for her public defense of immigrants, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and those excluded from power. Her book, "How We Learn to Be Brave", describes the moments in our lives when we must act with courage and the importance of what we do afterward. Bishop Budde became the first woman elected as spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., and she previously served as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis for 18 years.

Learn more about Rev. Budde at the Human Rights Awards Dinner. Get your tickets on our website: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/HumanRightsAwardsDinner

05/28/2026

After four decades as a food reporter and editor at the Star Tribune, Lee Svitak Dean joined with her sister Linda Svitak and Christin Eaton to collaborate on a cookbook based on immigration, with proceeds to benefit The Advocates for Human Rights. “Kitchens of Hope: Immigrants Share Stories of Resilience and Recipes from Home,” a four-year project, was published last summer as immigration landed on the front page of newspapers. Tom Wallace had an award-winning career in small-town community journalism before arriving at the Star Tribune as a photographer and photo editor. He brought those skills to The Advocates for Human Rights, where he collaborated with the “Kitchens of Hope” team. He spent months photographing both the contributors and their culinary specialties.

Learn more about Lee and Tom at the Human Rights Awards Dinner. Get your tickets on our website: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/HumanRightsAwardsDinner

05/28/2026

We are delighted to share that Kitchens of Hope has been recognized as the 'Silver Winner' in the category of food, cooking and healthy eating by the Nautilus Books Awards! This amazing cookbook featuring recipes and stories from immigrants from around the world will be available at our 2026 Human Rights Awards Dinner on June 11th, 2026. Get your tickets here: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Events/A/Index?id=196

05/27/2026

Last week, Nathan Madson, our Managing Attorney of International Justice attended the Stronger Together Conference. There he met with our partners, such as Kwame Gilhuys, who works with SASOD Guyana to strengthen solidarity, collaboration, and collective action among LGBTIQ+ organizations across North America and the Caribbean.