UICHR@25

Global Focus, Human Rights ’98 Series

Anniversary Campaign

Nominations open!

The UICHR hosts diverse collaborative events and innovative programs, teaches Human Rights courses, and engages in scholarly work reaching the UI community, the state of Iowa, and beyond.

The Center, a unit of the UI College of Law, teaches and collaborates with community organizations and UI departments, scholars, and student groups. UICHR’s publicly engaged programs and initiatives include:

Class in Human Rights Certificate

Certificate in Human Rights

The Center for Human Rights offers the undergraduate Certificate in Human Rights, awarded by the College of Law.

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Working Groups

The UICHR supports faculty working groups to encourage innovative, interdisciplinary research and scholarship on campus.

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Iowa Human Rights Network

The Iowa Human Rights Network is a collective of faculty members from institutions across the state of Iowa.

Events

MLK Awareness Week presented by Melvin Shaw

Friday, January 24, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Mr. Shaw is president of the Iowa State Bar Association and will speak about Dr. King’s legacy.

Black History Month Presented by Danielle Conway

Monday, February 3, 2025 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Dean Conway is the Dean of Pennsylvania State Law School and will speak about issues highlighting Black History Month.
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News

In Memoriam: Hon. Jim Leach

Thursday, December 12, 2024

In Memoriam: Joe Dan Coulter

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

UI Center for Human Rights Fund