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The Iowa Department of Human Rights (DHR) brings strength to Iowa's rich heritage. Our three divisions - Community Action Agencies, Community Advocacy and Services, and Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning - work to reduce cultural, social, and economic barriers to opportunities for Iowans to succeed.
Save the Date: 2023 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame
Please save the date for the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony taking place at 9:30 am on Saturday August 26, 2023. We look forward to sharing further information as it becomes available. For more information, contact women@iowa.gov or 515-281-4470.
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs is accepting nominations for the 2023 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. Nominate an Iowan for:
- Iowa Latino Hall of Fame
- Iowa LGBTQIA Leadership Award (for LGBTQIA people of Color)
- Iowa Latinx Youth Leadership Award
- The Robert D. Ray Award for Equity and Justice (Latino or non-Latino)
For more information, contact Sonia Reyes at sonia.reyes@iowa.gov.
Immigrant Heritage Month
June is an opportunity to observe Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Day. Iowa has been home to refugees and immigrants throughout the years. We encourage Iowans to explore their heritage and celebrate the diverse contributions that shape our state.
Celebrate the stories of your fellow immigrant and refugee neighbors here!
World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day (June 20), Iowa Department of Human Rights Director San Wong and Deputy Director Monica Stone were speakers at the Ubuntu Leadership Summit. They led attendees through an exercise where they learned how state dollars are allocated to support immigrant and refugee families. Attendees also shared their immigration and refugee stories.
 Photo Credit: Genesis Youth Foundation Facebook
Building Bridges
On June 19, 2023 (Juneteenth), The Office on the Status of African Americans hosted the "Building Bridges" community forum . At Building Bridges, community leaders and members came together to discuss and highlight solutions to the challenges of building bridges within the African, African American communities.
Upcoming Human Rights Meetings
To view upcoming DHR public meetings, please visit the meetings calendar at https://humanrights.iowa.gov/calendar. You can view a schedule of all the meetings or filter it by boards, commissions, and councils.
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Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas State Office Building
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-242-5640 or 1-800-351-4659
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