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.

Annual International Day Human Rights Conference

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA

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

Keynote speaker:
Dr. Maria Guadalupe Bruno
Assistant Vice President for Student Life, University of Iowa

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Iowa students engage in global issues at 28th Annual International Day

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Middle school and high school students from across Iowa gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the University of Iowa Memorial Union for the UI 28th Annual International Day.