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Three times a year, at the United Nations Human Rights Council, a dozen or so countries are in the spotlight for a peer-review process dubbed the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). This video gives an overview of the process and how civil society organizations can get involved. The global COVID-19 pandemic has made the process remote, but at long last the 36th UPR session originally scheduled for May is happening right now.
The countries called to the stage for this 36th UPR session include Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Honduras, Jamaica, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, the Maldives, and the United States—all countries of interest for The Advocates and its clients and partners. For more than a year, we’ve been busy researching and submitting reports, conducting advocacy with Human Rights Council delegates, and holding virtual events to raise awareness about our issues and ensure that they get attention when those countries' human rights records are reviewed.
Following the interactive dialogues, The Advocates has also been holding live debriefing discussions of the UPR on our Facebook page. These live discussions include an overview of our issues in key countries, clips of specific country interventions, and commentary from partners, volunteers, and staff. Watch archived versions of these debriefing discussions here:
Keep an eye on our social media pages for live debriefing discussions on issues ranging from the death penalty to immigration following the UPR of the United States, Libya, Jamaica, Bulgaria, and Croatia.
Seeking a comprehensive look at our work in 2020? Find reflections on the threats to human rights and the hope we find in the fight for dignity, peace, justice and equality in our recently published newsletter, the Human Rights Observer.
As the world kicks-off “16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence” in November, we reflect on the marked differences - and impacts - 2020 has imposed in the past year. COVID-19 has acutely changed our lives and the way we do things. But ending violence against women cannot be put on hold. As we navigate through these altered times, we continue to carry on our work to identify the barriers to women's safety and solutions to promote women's safety. Stay connected with The Advocates' social media through the 16 Days, from November 25 to December 10, to hear updates on women's rights and the work we are doing to make the world better and safer for women and girls.
Critical Conversations: Racial Justice and the Immigrant Rights Movement
Thursday, November 12, 9:00AM - Virtual Event
Michele Garnett McKenzie, Deputy Director of The Advocates, joins the UMN Binger Center for New Americans' Critical Conversations: Racial Justice and the Immigrant Rights Movement on Thursday, 11/12. Registration is free.
Overcoming Racism Conference
Friday, November 13, 8:00AM - Virtual Event
Join The Advocates’ Amy Lange, Court Observation Project Coordinator, and Michele Garnett McKenzie, Deputy Director on Friday, November 13, for the workshop, "A Nation of Immigrants? How U.S. Immigration Policy is Doubling Down on White Nationalism" at this year's Overcoming Racism conference.
WATCH for Third Fridays
Friday, November 20, 9:00 AM - Virtual Event
Designed for current WATCH volunteers, this regular discussion series every third Friday of the month provides space to connect with other WATCH volunteers observing court cases. The Advocates' staff and/or an invited systems actor will guide informal discussions related to what WATCH volunteers are observing in the courtroom and answer questions.
First Friday Coffee and Case Discussion Series - Preparing for Post-Election Immigration
Friday, December 4, 2020 9:00 - 10:00 AM -Virtual Event
Designed for new and existing volunteer attorneys, this discussion series provides space to connect with other attorneys handling cases with similar topical issues. The Advocates staff will guide informal discussions related to preparing for post-election immigration proceedings, and share timely information with participants.
Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:00 PM
Please join us by Zoom to learn more about how you can volunteer! Click here to request the Zoom link.
WHERE: Usually at The Advocates for Human Rights, 330 Second Ave S, Suite 800, Minneapolis, MN 55401, but *VIRTUAL* until further notice.
COST: FREE!
Designed for new and current volunteer attorneys, this discussion series provides space to connect with other attorneys handling cases with similar topical issues. The Advocates staff will guide informal discussions related to the topic of the day and share timely information with group participants. This is an opportunity to revisit cases that have been stuck in the procedural backlog, brainstorm creative legal arguments and identify potential solutions to case challenges.
If you're interested in registering for the November 6th session, click here.
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