Tag: RightsCon Toronto 2018

Experts are finished, politicians to deliver – the Council of Europe publishes expert recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems
We welcome the finalised recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems with great enthusiasm, and urge member states to adopt the text in due course and ensure its implementation by both the public and private sector.

Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
We identify six areas for digital rights in which the new U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights could have a key and definitive voice during her tenure.

“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC
Reflecting on the 2018 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, Fanny Hidvégi shares next steps for supporting human rights in the development and use of artificial intelligence in our societies.

Celebrating the achievements of RightsCon Toronto
While planning for RightsCon Tunis 2019 is well underway, we want to celebrate with you the many achievements of RightsCon Toronto. Check out video highlights and the official outcomes report here.

Thank you for a historic RightsCon Toronto — and hello Tunis!
We’re grateful you joined us for RightsCon Toronto. Here’s a look at some of what our community achieved this year, and what’s ahead for 2019.

How to connect with RightsCon Toronto from anywhere
We’re excited to welcome your participation in RightsCon Toronto on May 16-18, whether in person or online!

Learning about creating safe spaces together at RightsCon Toronto
To facilitate important conversations about stopping harassment, abuse, and violence, we are holding three sessions at RightsCon Toronto featuring experts in this area.

RightsCon Toronto: Make a local impact & support future changemakers
As part of our partnership with Betterplace, we are offering this year’s RightsCon participants an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Toronto community where we have gathered.

Nominate your Human Rights Heroes & Villains
Every year, Access Now celebrates the heroes of human rights in the digital age, and we’re looking for nominations! We need your help to find the people and groups who are working to defend our rights.

My rights, my internet: Understanding global sentiment towards life online
Through our survey with RIWI, we aim to help the RightsCon community better understand public sentiment toward issues that are central to our work on human rights in the digital age.