The Advocates for Human Rights - Publications by Date

Domestic violence is a serious problem in Tajikistan. In November 2005 and April 2006, The Advocates for Human Rights sent delegations to Tajikistan to investigate the government and community response to domestic violence. The delegations conducted over one hundred interviews of domestic violence survivors, national and local government representatives, judges, prosecutors, members of the militia, doctors, religious leaders, attorneys, representatives of non-governmental organizations, representatives of international organizations, academics and a journalist. Once the interviews were completed, The Advocates drafted a human rights report that analyzes the response of both the criminal justice system and civil law to the problem of domestic violence, outlines Tajikistan’s obligations under international law, and includes recommendations for addressing this human rights violation. The Advocates has also compiled an addendum, which provides a two-year update of current conditions and new developments in Tajikistan since the initial draft of the report. The report is being released in conjunction with The Advocates’ delegation to Tajikistan in October 2008.

Sex trafficking violates women and children’s basic human rights, including the right to be free from slavery and slavery-like practices; the right to equal protection under the law; the right to be free from discrimination based on race, nationality, and gender; and the rights to life, security of person and freedom from torture. Governments also violate trafficked persons’ rights when they fail to prevent sex trafficking, prosecute perpetrators or provide trafficked persons with effective remedies for these violations, such as access to courts and legal immigration status.

At the request of the State of Minnesota’s Human Trafficking Task Force, The Advocates for Human Rights has prepared and published a needs assessment on sex trafficking in Minnesota. The report examines the government response to this issue at the local, state, tribal and federal levels; identifies facilities and services currently available to trafficking victims in Minnesota; assesses their effectiveness; and makes recommendations for coordinating services to better meet the needs of sex trafficking victims statewide.

This teaching guide contains ten lesson plans on conflict resolution and restoration of justice in the aftermath of war. The Road to Peace teaches about justice on a local and international scale, asking students to make connections between instances of justice and injustice in their own lives, and in situations where justice has been or is being threatened in other countries. Click here to learn more.
Cost: $20.00

Implementation of the the Bulgarian Law on Protection against Domestic Violence: A Human Rights Report, co-authored by The Advocates for Human Rights and the Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation (BGRF). On March 16, 2005, Bulgaria passed a new law to combat domestic violence. Since then, thousands of victims of domestic violence have come forward to use the law to obtain protection against their abusers. In 2006 alone, more than 2,000 cases of domestic violence under the new law were brought before the courts, resulting in 800 orders for protection. Throughout 2007, the Advocates and BGRF conducted human rights monitoring to investigate implementation of the law by all principals, including the state, police, judges, prosecutors, media and NGOs. This report presents the findings and makes recommendations to improve implementation of the law. This report was produced with the support of the Oak Foundation and UNIFEM. March 2008.
Cost: $10.00

“Journey to Safety: The Battered Immigrant Woman’s Experience” – Video and Facilitator’s Guide

Published by The Advocates for Human Rights in partnership with Battered Women’s Justice Project and Pangea World Theater. Supported by Grant No. 2004-WT-AX-K073 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice.

This set of training materials is designed to put participants in the shoes of an immigrant victim of domestic violence as she tries to negotiate the legal, medical and government systems. The Journey to Safety video contains a 40-minute performance by Pangea World Theater, as well as three case studies and interviews with policemen, policymakers, prosecutors, judges, medical professionals, and other legal advocates. The activities included in the Facilitator’s Guide are designed to complement the information presented in the performance and allow participants to 1) identify the barriers, 2) research and understand the complexity of the issues, and 3) develop strategies to address the problem. The Facilitator’s Guide also provides a wide range of information and tools for professionals working with immigrant victims of domestic violence, such as fact sheets, referral lists, case studies, and domestic violence resources. June 2007

Voices from Silence: Personal Accounts of the Long-Term Impact of 9/11
The Advocates for Human Rights' publication, “Voices from Silence: Personal Accounts of the Long-Term Impact of 9/11,” details the impact of 9/11 on the lives of immigrants, refugees, and religious minorities in Minnesota. This report, due to be released Thursday, February 22, 2007 documents personal stories of fear and discrimination in a post-9/11 environment and contextualizes them with an overview of laws and policies that have affected these communities. 2007

Documents domestic violence against refugee and immigrant women in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area as a human rights violation in the United States. With this report, The Advocates highlights many of the innovative programs and legislative initiatives that advance the safety of battered refugee and immigrant women in our community and the prosecution of their abusers. The report finds that battered refugee and immigrant women in the Twin Cities area nevertheless face serious obstacles in accessing protection from domestic violence and government services, and in pursuing accountability for their abusers. These obstacles include language barriers and inadequate access to interpretation services; barriers from within immigrant communities that impede government effectiveness; fear of government institutions and immigration authorities; inadequate funding of necessary services and programs, and other obstacles in the law or implementation of the law. This report includes an analysis of governments’ compliance with their obligation to protect the human rights, safety and security of refugee and immigrant women who are victims of violence. 2004
Cost: $10.00

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"Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America " - A Teaching Guide for Grade 8 through Adult
This exciting teaching guide uses easy-to-read charts, tables, graphs, and maps to convey who comes from other countries to settle in the

U.S.

, why they come, the process by which they are allowed in, where they settle, their impact on the economy, and the "nuts and bolts" of

U.S.

immigration policy. Immigration is presented within an historical context and through firsthand accounts and role-playing activities. Grade level: Junior High, High School, Adult. Second edition 2004.
Cost: $25.00

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Domestic Violence in Poland
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Poland. The report analyzes the response of both the criminal justice system and civil law to the problem of domestic violence. The report includes information about recently-implemented police programs to coordinate the management of domestic violence cases. The report also addresses Poland's obligations under international law, including the criteria for accession into the European Union. 2002
Cost: $10.00.

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Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Poland
Documents sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment as human rights violations in Poland. The report analyses Poland's existing constitutional protections and the prohibitions on sex discrimination and sexual harassment found in Polish labor and criminal law. The report also addresses Poland's obligations under international and European law, including the criteria for accession into the European Union. 2002
Cost: $10.00.

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Full Rights, Whole Children: A Case Study of Child Survival and Human Rights in Mexico
Documents violations of children's economic, social and cultural rights in Mexico. This report supplements The Advocates' 1998 case-study on Child Mortality in Mexico. The new report includes an analysis of Mexico's macroeconomic polices, the Mexican health care system and government social welfare programs that impact child well-being. 138 pages, 2001
Cost: $12.00.

2002 Sixteenth Annual Asylum Conference Training Materials
Everything you need to know about preparing an asylum application. Includes sample asylum applications, information about working with torture victims, country documentation resources, and preparing African asylum claims. 300 pages, 2002

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Domestic Violence in Armenia
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Armenia. The report analyzes the Armenian legal system, including criminal law, administrative law and family law as well as forensic regulations that relate to domestic violence. The report includes information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence. The report also addresses Armenia's obligations under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00

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Domestic Violence in Moldova
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Moldova. The report analyzes the legal system of Moldova, including criminal law and family law as well as forensic regulations that relate to domestic violence. The report includes information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence. The report also addresses Moldova's obligations under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00

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Domestic Violence in Ukraine
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Ukraine. The report analyzes the Ukrainian legal system, including criminal law and forensic regulations, family law, housing law and draft legislation on domestic violence. The report includes information on the police response to domestic violence and gives an overview of the services that are available to Ukrainian women. The report also addresses Ukraine's obligations under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00

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Domestic Violence in Uzbekistan
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Uzbekistan. The report analyzes the Uzbek legal system, including the criminal justice system and family law. The report includes a discussion of the mahallah structure and how it relates to domestic violence as well as information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence in Uzbekistan. The report also addresses Uzbekistan's obligations under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00

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Trafficking in Women: Moldova and Ukraine
Documents the trafficking of women for the commercial sex industry as a human rights violation in both Moldova and Ukraine. The report analyzes the mechanisms of trafficking in both countries and the NGO and governmental response to the problem, including information on Moldovan and Ukrainian law. The report also addresses the obligations of the Moldovan and Ukrainian government under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00

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Global Child Survival: A Human Rights Priority: Case Studies of Uganda, Mexico, and U.S.

In developing and developed countries alike, more than 12 million children under the age of five die each year as a result of inadequate health services, violence, malnutrition, unsafe water, and lack of other basice necessities. These deaths constitute an unspeakable tragedy and must be recognized as a gross violation of fundamental human rights. This report tackles the serious issue of preventable child mortality and emphasizes that all rights -- civil, political, economic, social and cultural -- must be promoted and protected in order to ensure the health and survival of children. 1999
Cost: $15.00

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La Sobrevivencia Infantil Global: Una Prioridad de los Derechos Humanos Resumen Ejeeutivo
Executive Summary of Global Child Survival: A Human Rights Priority: Case Studies of Uganda, Mexico, and United States. Spanish only. 1999
Cost: Free

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Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in Bulgaria
Documents sex discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace as human rights violations. The report analyzes the legal system of Bulgaria, including labor and employment laws, as well as the government's enforcement of these laws. The report includes information on trade union and employer responses to sex discrimination and sexual harassment and addresses Bulgaria's obligations under domestic and international law. 1999
Cost: $5.00

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Domestic Violence in Macedonia
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Macedonia. The report analyzes the legal system of Macedonia, including criminal law and family law as well as forensic regulations that relate to domestic violence. The report includes information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence. The report also addresses Macedonia's obligations under international law. 1998
Cost: $5.00

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Domestic Violence in Nepal
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Nepal. The report analyzes the legal system of Nepal, including the criminal law and family law provisions that relate to domestic violence. The report includes information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence. The report also addresses Nepal's obligations under international law. 1998
Cost: $5.00

"Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America" - Video
Video (11 minutes) brings a historical, factual and personal perspective to immigration issues and features compelling stories of five immigrants. This video addresses the impact of immigrants on the U.S. economy, labor market and society.
Cost: $35.00

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Handbook on Human Rights in Situations of Conflict
This Handbook is a valuable resource for attorneys, educators, and UN and other human rights professionals. It serves as a guide for using human rights norms and methods to prevent the escalation of conflict. The annexes comprise over 200 pages of the book, including a comprehensive overview of the UN, regional organizations and multilateral arrangements, and a directory of human rights organizations around the world. 1997
Cost: $15.00

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Oakdale Detention Center: The First Year of Operation
Provides an account of the human rights conditions at the Oakdale Federal Alien Detention Center in Oakdale Louisiana, during its first year of operation. The improper, illegal and sometimes cruel treatment of the multinational alien detainees is documented and recommendations are given for a more humane approach to the problem of illegal immigration. 1997

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Domestic Violence in Albania
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Albania. The report gives a thorough historical background on Albania and examines evidence of domestic violence in that country. The report also analyzes relevant Albanian laws and their implementation and compares these laws to Albania's obligations under international law. This is one part of a series on domestic violence in the Balkans. 1996
Cost: $5.00

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Domestic Violence in Bulgaria
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Bulgaria. The report analyzes the legal system in Bulgaria, including criminal laws, police response to domestic violence, administrative procedures and divorce laws. The report also addresses Bulgaria's obligations under international law. This report is part of a series on domestic violence in the Balkans. 1996
Cost: $5.00

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Summary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
Provides a summary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action from the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women, in Beijing, China, in 1995. 1996
Cost: $5.00

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The Rule of Lawlessness in Mexico: Human Rights Violations in the State of Oaxaca State
Documents an array of human rights violations resulting from government act and omission in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, and gives recommendations to the Oaxacan state government and the Mexican federal government. Produced in conjunction with the Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights. 1996
Cost: $10.00