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ADDENDUM TO ROSEVII,LE APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS CITIZEN ADVISORY COMIVIISSION NUI�TBER ONE My e�treme interest in human rights stems from both personal experiences and preferences, as well as from my studies in Human Rights Law (both Nationally and Internationally) during Law SchooL My goa1, upon completion of my judicial clerkship, is to enter a field of human rights law and public policy dealing directly with the protection of human rights, and a position on this committee will tie in nicely with this endea�or. It will also a11ow me to immediately become a zealous advocate for the E�ei7efit of others and volunteer within a group I support �ld understand. Human rights are jeopardized on international, national, and regional levels by policy, law, legislators, and social prejudices and climates. It's particularly important for local institutions to recognize violations and react quickly t� them as to mitigate any negative consequences. It is also important to recognize and understand the genesis ol' human rights abuses so that communities, citizens, and watchdog groups such as the Human Rights Advisory Council, can prevent then through awareness, policy. lobl�ying, and education. Overall, people tend to hear more about international human rights issues to the detriment of news of local human rights abuses. Its wonderful to find that Roseville is so committed to human rights on a regional level and I would very much appreciate an opportunity to help carry out and become part of such a humanitarian endeavor. NUMBER TWO After some research, I find that I am still a little unsure as to what it is ��actly �at this task force does. However, I assume the commission acts as watchdog group and meets to discuss local issues concerning human rights (both abuses of and protections o�. and then acts by helping to implement policy, lobbying and educating Roseville citizens so as to protect our fundamental liberties. My guess is that this is done through work with the city council, mayor, district Congressperson, and Roseville residents, as well as through communication and networking with other counties: cities, and Minnesota Legislators.