STF connected with HRW supporters, shared about their chapter's advocacy, and invited guests to take action for human rights. Photos by Timmy Samuel and the STF Team
April 16, 2026: HRW supporters and STFers came together for an evening grounded in community, reflection, and a shared commitment to advancing human rights at the Chicago Voices for Justice Dinner.
Throughout the night, STF leaders engaged with guests, sharing the impact of their advocacy on school campuses and beyond. They also invited attendees to join them in pledging to vote for human rights in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
Participants at the 2026 Voices for Justice Dinner left motivated to stand for human rights after hearing from Human Rights Watch’s Deputy Executive Director and Chief Programs Officer Federico Borello, along with Crisis, Conflict, & Arms Director Ida Sawyer, Technology, Rights & Investigations Deputy Director Deborah Brown, Americas Director Juanita Goebertus Estrada, and Middle East and North Africa Acting Director Balkees Jarrah. Each shared powerful reflections on the urgency of this moment and the role we all play in shaping a more just future.
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