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Several months ago. they initiated the Kosovo project. compiling information on the situation in Kosovo and preparing a series of recommendations. Minnesota Advocates organized volunteers from various backgrounds into a working group. which met twice to discuss information and consider possible recommendations. The volunteers also worked independently and in smaller groups to address issues relating to diplomacy. intervention. refugees. and war crimes. At the conclusion of the final meeting. the working group approved the preparation of the groups recommendations regarding the situation in Kosovo and addressing the broader issues of refugees and war crimes. In the resulting document. "The Minnesota Plan: Recommendations for Preventing Gross Human Rights Violations in Kosovo." Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights presents a series of recommendations for discussion by the public and national and international policymakers. Included in the plan are recommendations for increased monitoring of human rights in Kosovo. support of independent and objective media within Serbia. and increased public attention on the situation in Kosovo.