UI Center for Human Rights

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LAST CALL! Open to all students from Iowa colleges and universities, you can submit a proposal for the 2025 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference before February 12, 2025 at https://t.co/RJxEvQIrru

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Moderated by UICHR Associate Director Brian Farrell, this roundtable discussion will explore strategies and models for bringing violent conflict to a close. Panelist include Ambassador Ronald K. McMullen and Professor Sara McLaughlin Mitchell.

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Mitigating Conflict & Ending Hostilities
Wednesday, February 19 from noon to 1pm CST
Zoom ID: 966 0630 6121

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TODAY!
Dean Danielle M. Conway, Dean of Pennsylvania State Law School
Antiracism in Law School and the Legal Profession: A Praxis Approach
235 Boyd Law Building

Can't make it live? A recording of this event will be made available on the UICHR YouTube.

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Join 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.

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We are excited to announce the addition of Hope Metcalf to the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights this spring. Prof. Metcalf joins the Iowa Law faculty as a Clinical Associate Professor and will contribute to the Center’s teaching, scholarship, and public service.

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Congratulations to Paras Bassuk, UI’s newest Rhodes Scholar! Paras has been an active student in the Human Rights Certificate. They will study for two years at the University of Oxford in England, pursuing degrees in anthropology and public policy.

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In celebration of Black History Month, the College of Law and the UI Center for Human Rights welcomes Dean Danielle M. Conway. Dean Conway will speak about "Antiracism in Law School and the Legal Profession: A Praxis Approach". More information at https://t.co/s6D05qZrTm

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TODAY!
Melvin O. Shaw, President of the Iowa State Bar Association
The Lawyer's Role in Combating Injustice: A Call to Action for Future Attorneys

Can't make it live today? A recording of this event will be made available on the UICHR YouTube.

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The 2025 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference is scheduled for April 12, 2025 at University of Northern Iowa! Open to all students from Iowa colleges and universities, you can submit a proposal before February 12, 2025 at https://t.co/RJxEvQIrru

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In commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the College of Law and the UI Center for Human Rights welcomes Melvin O. Shaw, President of the Iowa State Bar Association. More information at https://t.co/s6D05qZrTm

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Next Friday, join us live in person at 12:45pm to hear from Melvin O. Shaw, President of the Iowa State Bar Association. Melvin will speak about "The Lawyer's Role in Combating Injustice: A Call to Action for Future Attorneys". More information at https://t.co/s6D05qZrTm

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Get ready for two incredible exceptional when the spring semester commences. Join us for the MLK Lecture on 1/24 at 12:45pm in 235 BLB and the Black History Month Lecture on 2/3 at 12:45pm in 235 BLB. Full details at https://t.co/s6D05qZrTm

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As we celebrate 25 years of UICHR, we are so grateful for the support of our community. Thank you!

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TODAY! UICHR Director Adrien K. Wing will be presenting the Human Rights Day Lecture at 5pm in the Senate Chambers at Old Capitol.

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The 2025 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference will be hosted at University of Northern Iowa! Open to all students from Iowa colleges and universities, you can submit a proposal before February 12, 2025 at https://t.co/RJxEvQIrru

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Next week we are hosting the Human Rights Day Lecture at the Old Capitol. A light reception will follow the lecture in the rotunda. Please join us!

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Our December 4 event has been postponed, and will be rescheduled in spring 2025. Stay up to date on all our events by signing up for our email list at https://t.co/euSeAlbxWy

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Have you seen the 2024 College of Law magazine? Check out the UICHR feature at https://t.co/MaT7wQfZo8