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
The Future of Blacks in Iowa
Friday, February 10, 2023 12:40pm to 1:40pm
In celebration of Black History Month, the College of Law, UI Center for Human Rights, and Law DEI Committee welcomes a special virtual panel on Feb. 10 from 12:40 to 1:40 p.m. The lecture is titled "The Future of Blacks in Iowa."
This panel will be moderated by UICHR Director Adrien K Wing and include panelists:
Stacey Walker, Former Linn County Board of Supervisors
Wayne Ford, Former Iowa State Legislator
Mazahir Salih, Former Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem
Join the event in person at 245 Boyd...
The Johnson Family: Committed to the Law
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:40pm to 1:40pm
In celebration of Black History Month, the College of Law, UI Center for Human Rights, and Law DEI Committee welcomes a special virtual panel on Feb. 12 from 12:40-1:40 p.m. The lecture is titled "The Johnson Family: Committed to the Law".
This panel will include:
Lonnie Johnson
Eartha Jean Johnson
Antuan Johnson
Teira Johnson Williams
Hon. Te’iva Johnson Bell
Antoy Bell
Join the event through livestream at https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/93436911010
All are welcome to attend; prior...