The Annual International Day Human Rights Conference is a one-day event and has been held annually since 1997. The conference is designed to educate 7th-9th graders on topics related to both local and global human rights issues.
International Day 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA
This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Karen Korematsu, will focus on Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Freedom from Discrimination. Drawing from her father's experience, Dr. Korematsu will share the story of Fred Korematsu's challenge to the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and his enduring legacy as an advocate for civil rights and equal treatment under the law.
Registration is OPEN!
Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served.
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
Student rosters due: October 5, 2026
International Day Archive
- 2025 Theme: United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3. Good health and well-being to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
- Fall 2024 Theme: The Right to Life, Liberty, and Security as a Person
- Fall 2023 Theme: Free and Equal
- 2020 Resources
- 2019 - The Human Right to an Adequate Standard of Living
- 2018 -Freedom from Discrimination
- 2017 - The Human Right to Education
- 2016 - The Human Right to Rest and Leisure
- 2015 - The Human Right to Life, Liberty, and Security of Person
Students explore global citizenship and belonging during International Day
