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2008 Human Rights Awards Dinner
4/14/2008 10:47 AM

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2008 Human Rights Awards Dinner

Celebrating 25 years of promoting and protecting human rights

Envision a world...

 

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Reception and Silent Auction, 5:00 p.m.

Dinner and Program, 6:30–8:45 p.m.

 

 

Keynote Speaker Ishmael Beah

is the author of the international best seller,

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.

Through his book and speaking tours, Beah

attempts to reveal truth and inspire change by

sharing his compelling story and advocating for the

rights of children. Beah is a member of the Human

Rights Watch Children’s Rights Division Advisory

Committee and was recently appointed UNICEF’s

Advocate for Children Affected by War.

 

 

2008 Human Rights Award Honorees

Barbara A. Frey and Samuel D. Heins

for their vision and leadership in the formation of The Advocates for Human Rights and their ongoing dedication to changing the world through advancing human rights.

 

2008 Special Recognition Award Recipients

Padilla Speer Beardsley, David Kistle, and Faith Einerson

for their pro bono assistance in guiding and marketing the transition to our new name, The Advocates for Human Rights.

 

For Reservations:

Sponsor $3,000 (2 tables of 10)

Supporter $1,500 (table of 10)

Individuals tickets at $150 each

1.            by Phone contact Kay Kautio 612-341-3302 ext. 101

2.            or complete Reservation Form and return to:

 

650 Third Avenue South
Suite 550

Minneapolis, MN 55402

or fax to 612.341.2971

 

Please RSVP no later than May 19, 2008

Location:

The Depot

225 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

In the Historic Mill District of Downtown Minneapolis

Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/3-VNtIVwe9FvZFzg01O9YV