Human Rights Institute
Coalition of Education Groups Hosts CT Premiere of “Counted Out” Math Documentary
More than 400 attend screening of film that offers a new perspective on math and its foundational influences on society, democracy, and economic opportunity
NSF Project Evaluates Students’ Attitudes Toward Human Rights in Engineering
Faculty from engineering, human rights, and education are integrating human rights into the engineering curricula to foster a more socially aware generation of engineers
Picturing the Pandemic
A new exhibit drawn from the Pandemic Journaling Project (PJP) marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything
Announcing the 2025 Dodd Human Rights Summit: Sport & Human Rights
The Summit will feature an opening conversation with 1968 Olympic podium protesters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, moderated by journalist Bill Rhoden.
Policymakers, Business Leaders Say Sustainable Investing is Smart Investing
State Treasurer explored how investors can ensure no one is left behind through a just climate transition during a keynote address to UConn students and faculty
Challenging Convention: Human Rights-Centered Engineering at UConn
At UConn, the Engineering for Human Rights Initiative is changing the way our engineers are taught to approach all kinds of projects
Award-Winning Authors Share Stories of Human Rights, Impact on Children in Visits to Hartford and Storrs
'I knew the power of great literature in influencing me'
Investigate, Expose, and Change – Jo Becker on Advocating for Children’s Rights
Human rights advocate shares insights with UConn audience
UConn Law Clinic Transforms Lives of Immigrants
The Asylum and Human Rights Clinic helps immigrants along the path to a new life and provides law students with practical, hands-on experience.
InCHIP Funds Groundbreaking Pilot Projects, Planting Seeds for Future External Grant Success
InCHIP has funded 10 pilot projects that seek to improve public and human health consistent with UConn’s mission.