UAB Institute for Human Rights 10-Year Anniversary

This summer, the UAB Institute for Human Rights (IHR) will mark its 10-year anniversary with a day-long convening highlighting a decade of scholarship, advocacy, and community engagement.

The anniversary event will take place on September 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will feature a series of panels, conversations with community partners, and poster sessions showcasing research and applied human rights work. The program will bring together faculty, students, alumni, and community members to reflect on IHR’s work over the past ten years and consider future directions for human rights education and practice at UAB and beyond.

Additional details, including the full agenda and registration information, will be announced closer to the event.