Q: What is the Midwest Coalition for Human Rights?
A: The Midwest Coalition for Human Rights is a network of 48 advocacy organizations, service providers, and university-based human rights centers collaborating to promote and protect human rights in our Midwest region, in the United States, and internationally. Working together we provide broader visibility for urgent human rights issues in the Heartland and project a strong Midwest advocacy voice in the national and international human rights debate.

Q: How can I become a member of the Midwest Coalition for Human Rights?
A: The Midwest Coalition for Human Rights welcomes as members established organizations in the Midwest region with a mission statement, nomenclature, or demonstrated activity that shows a commitment to human rights.

Organizations can be nominated to become members at any time by existing Coalition members. Organizations may also nominate themselves by completing the membership application form. Nominees are reviewed by the Steering Committee. Upon approval, a formal letter of invitation for membership will be sent.

Q: Is there a fee to join the Midwest Coalition?
A: There are no fees associated with membership in the Midwest Coalition. In general, members are responsible to pay the travel costs associated with their attendance at Coalition meetings, though they may request assistance if this is an unreasonable hardship upon their organizations. Members are encouraged to attend at least one of the Coalition’s three yearly meetings.

Q: Can I make a tax-deductible donation to the Midwest Coalition?
A: The Midwest Coalition is not a 501(c)(3) organization and, therefore, cannot accept any donations. If you are interested in giving a tax-deductible donation to one of our member advocacy organizations and/or service providers, please contact Rochelle Hammer at 612.626.7947 or at rhammer@midwesthumanrights.org.

Q: Who should I contact for a media inquiry?
A: For media inquiries, please contact Rochelle Hammer at 612-626-7947 or at rhammer@midwesthumanrights.org.

Q: Who should I contact to invite a Midwest Coalition for Human Rights representative to speak to my group about issues of Torture, Workers’ Rights, or Immigrant Detention?
A: For speaking engagements regarding any of our projects, please contact Rochelle Hammer at 612-626-7947 or at rhammer@midwesthumanrights.org.

Q: Who should I contact for more information on the Midwest Coalition’s Torture Project?
A: For more information on our Torture Project and to find out how you can help, please contact Rochelle Hammer at 612.626.7947 or at rhammer@midwesthumanrights.org.

Q: Who should I contact for more information on the Midwest Coalition’s Workers’ Rights Project?
A: For more information on our Workers’ Rights Project and to find out how you can help, please contact Rochelle Hammer at 612.626.7947 or at rhammer@midwesthumanrights.org.

Q: Who should I contact for more information on the Midwest Coalition’s Immigrant Detention Project?
A: For more information on our Immigrant Detention Project and to find out how you can help, please contact Rochelle Hammer at 612-626-7947 or at rhammer@midwesthumanrights.org.

Q: Do you have any volunteering opportunities?
A: There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at an advocacy organization, service provider, and/or university-based human rights center near you. You can check the websites of our members directly through the Our Members section or you can contact Rochelle Hammer at 612-626-7947 who can direct you to one of our member organizations.