Human Rights Institute
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.
At Visit to Dodd Center, Former Members of Congress Discuss Bridging Divides – and Issue a Call to Action
'Today's conversation is important, because it is a reminder of what our discourse can be'
Dodd Center to Host Bipartisan Conversation on Fostering Civic and Democratic Engagement
Two longtime members of Congress will bring their insights to UConn on September 26
Finding Healing: UConn Leads National Study Effort for Survivors of State-Sponsored Torture
Using quantitative data to show the scale, challenges, and capacity to effectively heal and serve victims
Neag School Members Bring Holocaust, Identity Education to Local High School
'Breaking Bias and Creating Community' is an experience that features interactive Holocaust survivor testimony, a virtual reality tour of a concentration camp, and a photo exhibit that focuses on identity
2024 Malka Penn Award Recognizes I Kick and I Fly and Jovita Wore Pants
Children’s literature selections honored for outstanding work addressing human rights issues and themes
Partnership, Collaboration, and Clarity – A Mindful Approach to Building Community during Conflict
'Of the many programs that I have run so far, for me, this has been the most life-transforming program to witness'
First Scheidt Family Seminar Fellows at UConn Join Growing International Genocide Prevention Network
'The heart of genocide is one social identity hoping to wipe out another social identity'
UConn Hosts Just Transitions Symposium
A multidisciplinary approach to addressing the climate crisis - and finding solutions
New Master’s Degree in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business Seeks Students Interested in Making a Difference in the World
'It is no longer enough to have a few well-intentioned companies or individuals to focus on corporate social responsibility'