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We are thrilled to share another one of our seminars for the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: "Human Rights and Technology"
Learn from the expert:
Eduardo Bertoni, Director, Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Washington College of Law, American University. He is an international expert on data privacy, transparency and their intersection with technologies.
Come to Washington, D.C. this summer and get the unique opportunity to get a better understanding of the application of human rights standards to both established and emerging technologies.
Don´t miss this opportunity!
Seminar: Human Rights and Technology
Human rights and Technology seminar will foster discussions that deepen our understanding of how human rights standards apply to both established and emerging technologies.
Technologies developed in the 20th century have significantly impacted everyday life, and human rights have not been exempted from these effects. This is particularly true given the rapid evolution of the Internet and other emerging technologies. Among the technologies we anticipate exploring are the Internet, social media platforms, facial recognition systems, artificial intelligence, technologies related to the development of the “metaverse” or virtual worlds, and neurotechnology designed to interact with the human nervous system.
These technologies raise important regulatory, policy, and development challenges that, depending on their implementation, can either enhance or hinder the enjoyment of human rights. Many of these technologies have been in development since the latter half of the 20th century. The seminar seeks to provide participants with a foundational understanding of how such technologies from the late 20th century to the present may impact on the exercise of specific human rights, particularly in areas such as freedom of expression, privacy, equality, and non-discrimination. We will explore International regulatory approaches that either safeguard or impede the exercise of these rights. The seminar is primarily participatory in nature.
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Administrative fees:
Registration of courses are subject to a $200 Administrative fee included in their cost. In the case of transferring to a different course than the one originally registered, an additional fee of $60 per course to change will be required.
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For Information about this course:
Please contact
Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
HRACADEMY@WCL.AMERICAN.EDU
(202) 274-4295