‘The heart of genocide is one social identity hoping to wipe out another social identity’

The inaugural film festival aims to connect filmmakers, human rights advocates, and community groups with the common goal of sustained, transformational impact

The new faculty positions will be part of the Human Rights Institute

Seeing the landmark trials through the eyes of U.S. prosecutor Thomas Dodd

‘These workshops are an opportunity for future educators to develop a better understanding of how civics and human rights can be a part of any subject area and any grade level’

The prize is awarded annually by Dodd Human Rights Impact at the University of Connecticut and is presented to the author of an outstanding children’s or young adult book addressing human rights issues or themes such as discrimination, equity, poverty, justice, war, peace, slavery, or freedom.

On Friday, we were honored to host the President of the United States Joe Biden at the University of Connecticut where he joined students, faculty, staff, supporters, the Dodd family, and leaders from across our state for the dedication of The Dodd Center for Human Rights.

An historic moment captured in its entirety

The President of the United States visited Storrs for the dedication of The Dodd Center for Human Rights

‘Our humanity, in many ways, is defined by how we treat the most vulnerable, and not just elsewhere, but in our own country’

‘We are deeply honored that President Biden is joining us as we dedicate ourselves to extending the Dodd family legacy’

Panelists discussed ways in which Nutmeggers might help welcome Afghan families