Welcome to the webpage of Iowa's network of human rights academics. Established in 2014, the network consists of instructors and administrators from Iowa's universities, private colleges, and community colleges. We are committed to connecting interested academics to enhance human rights teaching and scholarship at institutions of higher education across the state.

For additional information, please contact Brian Farrell at the University of Iowa.

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2021 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference - April 16

The 2021 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference takes place virtually the afternoon of Friday, April 16. The conference is hosted by the Iowa Network of Human Rights Academics and the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights. The conference features presentations by students and faculty members from colleges and universities across Iowa.
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Call for Proposals: 2021 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference

The Iowa Network of Human Rights Academics invites submissions addressing human rights issues for its annual student research conference which will be held virtually on April 16, 2021.
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Conference cancellation

April 4 human rights conf.
Update: The coronavirus is presenting a significant public health challenge and is resulting in major disruptions to normal activities in higher education and broader society.
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Call for Proposals: 2020 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference

Drake law school
The Iowa human rights academic network invites submissions addressing human rights issues for its sixth annual student research conference on April 4, 2020, at the Drake University Law School in Des Moines.
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2019 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference - April 13

Poster
The fifth annual Iowa Human Rights Research Conference takes place on Saturday, April 13, at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. The conference is hosted by the Iowa Network of Human Rights Academics and the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights.
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