On 17 October, 2025, Minnesota-based NGO Advocates for Human Rights appointed Michele Garnett McKenzie as the new Executive Director.
In accepting her new role, McKenzie said, “I am honored to lead our smart, experienced, and dedicated team at a moment when our work could not be more urgent. My vision is clear: strengthen our capacity to protect human rights, forge strategic partnerships that amplify our collective power, and ensure The Advocates’ independence and resilience.“
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