From Conflict to Lasting Peace: Transitional Justice and Accountability

Celebrating 25 years

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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

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OCOB: Author Keynote

Sunday, October 5, 2025 (all day)
Save the Date! Author Keynote 2025 Sunday, Oct. 5 Book Selection: They Don’t Want Her There by Carolyn Chalmers
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UI Center for Human Rights Fund