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A human rights framework is necessary to govern artificial intelligence

June 8, 2020 Aparajitha Narayanan

The far-reaching implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) demand the creation of a robust international legal framework to deal with new technologies and fortify current ethical guidelines.

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In Community Contributions, Business and Human Rights, Tech and Human Rights Tags artificial intelligence, Microsoft, UN Human Rights Council, Amnesty International, European Commission

The Practice of Telemedicine: An Advancing Threat to Patient Privacy

June 7, 2020 Sahajveer Baweja

Virtual medicine grows as the pandemic keeps patients at home; international law calls for stronger protections of patients’ private data.

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In Community Contributions, Business and Human Rights, Tech and Human Rights Tags COVID-19, coronavirus, World Health Organisation, India, telemedicine, ECHR

Meet the Supreme Court of Facebook

May 31, 2020 Melisa Oleschuk

In response to consistent scrutiny about how the social media giant has handled issues such as fake news, an independent ‘Oversight Board’ aims to ensure that all content is in line with protecting international human rights values.

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In Community Contributions, Business and Human Rights Tags social media, Facebook, United States, Europe

Seafarers Stranded at Sea

May 27, 2020 Kelsea Walsh

The UN Global Compact Academy summarises the impact of COVID-19 on seafarers and the sea shipping industry.

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In Community Contributions, Business and Human Rights Tags Shipping Industry, COVID-19, coronavirus, United Nations, United Nationals Global Compact Academy, ICS

The COVID-19 Race to a Vaccine

May 27, 2020 Aparajitha Narayanan

While the search for a cure is underway, the next set of theatrics will most likely feature this controversial headline: Who Gets the Vaccine First?

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In Business and Human Rights, Equality, Community Contributions Tags COVID-19, coronavirus, World Health Organisation, Vaccine, United States, France, UDHR, ICESCR, IHR, CEPI, Australia, Canada, TRIPS, global health problem
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The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023
The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023

Bosnia’s “invisible children” born as a consequence of sexual violence during the Yugoslav War have finally received legal recognition as civil victims of war.

Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023

Tension between China and the US has impacted on students who wish to study in American institutions, who now face suspicion and barriers to immigration. 

Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s National Security Law puts democratic activists behind bars, these extensive powers to prosecute, detain, and imprison puts minors in danger.

Jan 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
Jan 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
Jan 11, 2023

Several Arab countries have witnessed major upheaval leading to protests against authoritarian regimes, known worldwide as the revolutions of the Arab Spring.

Jan 11, 2023
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022

Belarus’ use of migrants as a political weapon against the EU has led to a swathe of anti-migrant laws in Lithuania. As EU courts condemn the legislation, the bloc is itself coming to blows with Lithuania.

Dec 18, 2022

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