Supporters
Members:
The Save Yar Campaign receives research support, logistical assistance, and advice from the University of Minnesota Human Rights Program, directed by Dr. Barbara A. Frey.
Advocacy has been led by the University of Minnesota Amnesty International Legal Support Network; president, Amanda Lyons.
The University of Minnesota Council of Graduate Students, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Public Affairs Student Association, and United Nations Student Association have joined the campaign. Your organization can do the same by passing this resolution and then letting us know.
Supporters:
Lake Research Partners of Washington, D.C., made the first major donation to this campaign that sustained us during our transition from a volunteer effort into a staffed organization.
The Sullivan Ballou Fund provided major support for our March 2008 visit to South Sudan. Faegre & Benson LLP hosted the Ballou award ceremony.
The Wake Magazine designed our T-shirt and sponsored our February 2008 fundraiser.
Our November 2007 lobbying trip to Washington was made possible by Northwest Airlines passengers who donated their excess frequent-flier miles to Northwest’s AirCares program.
Other assistance has been provided by the Center for Victims of Torture and the University of Minnesota Institute for Global Studies.
McElligott Associates, a governmental relations firm based in Washington, has provided advice to the campaign.
Officers:
Founder: Gabriel K. Solomon. Chair: Robyn Skrebes. Coordinator: Daniel Lynx Bernard. Treasurer: Madeline Thaden. Director of Development: Tracy Baumgardt. Capacity Analyst: Kait Dougherty.
Outreach: Rawan Hamade. Research: Amelia Corl. Legal Advisor: Amanda Lyons. Volunteer Coordinator: Hilary Duerksen. Ex Officio: Mary Hartberg.
