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:
Certificate in Human Rights
The Center for Human Rights offers the undergraduate Certificate in Human Rights, awarded by the College of Law.
Working Groups
The UICHR supports faculty working groups to encourage innovative, interdisciplinary research and scholarship on campus.
Iowa Human Rights Network
The Iowa Human Rights Network is a collective of faculty members from institutions across the state of Iowa.
Events
UICHR 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, April 27, 2025 11:30am to 2:00pm
Join us at Walker Homestead from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025 as we celebrate the UI Center for Human Rights' 25th anniversary and support its ongoing impact in human rights education. Food and drink will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and live music will be provided by HomeBrewed. Guests can enjoy the farm and play Baby Goat Bingo. Reservations are not necessary, but are encouraged so to be assured a table. Use this link to reserve a table during open...
From Conflict to Lasting Peace: The Role of Human Rights
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Spring 2025 UICHR Webinar SeriesFrom Conflict to Lasting Peace: The Role of Human RightsJoin us for a three-part webinar series centered on the role of human rights in moving from conflict to lasting peace. Expert panelists will discuss approaches to ending conflict, the challenges of accountability and reconciliation, and models for building lasting peace.
News
CLAS scholars and artists form Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide
Monday, February 24, 2025