“We believe that that memory must open a channel to human rights. Why human rights? Because we realize that when a people is threatened, it doesn’t remain threatened alone. When a group is singled out, it affects all other groups.” – Elie Wiesel
art work

HUMAN RIGHTS AT UCONN
Examining the most pressing human rights questions and preparing the next generation of human rights leaders.

HRI circles blue and rust
Evolving Landscapes of Human Rights: Celebrating 20 Years of Interdisciplinary & Innovation graphic

Evolving Landscapes of Human Rights

Celebrating 20 Years of Interdisciplinarity & Innovation
March 29-31, 2023 • Storrs, CT
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, the Institute is convening an international conference, showcasing the thematic foci of our research and practice clusters. Bringing together more than 40 speakers over the course of three days, this conference continues the Institute's tradition of drawing scholars and practitioners from around the world to renew ongoing conversations and inspire new ones about the latest challenges in the field.

Learn more about the conference

Human Rights Summit at the Dodd Center for Human Rights artwork

Human Rights Summit

Human Rights and the Global Assault on Democracy
October 25-27, 2023
The Human Rights Summit at The Dodd Center for Human Rights brings together scholars, activists, policymakers, artists, and business leaders from across the world to examine the key human rights challenges of our time and generate new ideas to promote global justice and human dignity.

Through a mix of high-profile lectures, practical workshops, and roundtable discussions, the Human Rights Summit will serve as a critical venue for sharing insights, building relationships, and inspiring action.

Learn More About the 2023 Summit

Human Rights for the Next Generation
On October 1, 1946, the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg delivered its verdict, convicting 19 Nazi leaders of conspiracy, crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Seventy-five years later, as the world faces new challenges to democracy and rule of law, we dedicate The Dodd Center for Human Rights, extending the legacy of Nuremberg for the next generation.

Learn more about the event we hosted on October 15, 2021 featuring Senator Chris Dodd and President Joe Biden.

In the News

International Law & 21st Century Financial Warfare

December 7, 2022

A new article by Stephen Park of HRI & the School of Business explores the difficulty of assessing how financial sanctions comply with international law and human rights goals, and whether that risks legitimizing their growing use.

[Read More]

Upcoming Events

  1. 3/25 Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents: Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman
  2. 3/29 Evolving Landscapes of Human Rights: Celebrating 20 Years of Interdisciplinarity & Innovation
  3. 3/29 Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents: Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman
  4. 3/30 Evolving Landscapes of Human Rights: Celebrating 20 Years of Interdisciplinarity & Innovation
  5. 3/30 Green Careers Panel
  6. 3/30 Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents: Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman
  7. 3/31 Evolving Landscapes of Human Rights: Celebrating 20 Years of Interdisciplinarity & Innovation
  8. 3/31 Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents: Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman
  9. 4/1 Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents: Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman
  10. 4/1 Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents: Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman
  11. 4/2 Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents: Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman
  12. 4/3 Film Screening of Marianne and Discussion with Director Valentina Canavesio