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 middle school students on topics related to both local and global human rights issues.

Annual International Day Human Rights Conference

Fall 2024 Theme: The Right to Life, Liberty, and Security as a Person

Thursday, October 29, 2024
Iowa Memorial Union 

The Annual International Day Human Rights Conference is a one-day event designed to educate middle school students on topics related to both local and global human rights issues. The theme for this year’s International Day is The Right to Life, Liberty and Security as a Person! The day will include a keynote by Gabby Guerrera, the Program Director at Al Éxito, a member of the Iowa Safe Schools Board of Directors, and a HealthConnect Fellow with the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation. The day includes breakout sessions hosted by University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students related to the conference theme. Lunch is included at no cost to participants. Please check back in August for registration information.

Event details will be provided in August.