The UPR and new emerging technologies
UPR Info and Access Now will hold a side event at the 54th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and New Emerging Technologies.
The objectives of this event are to reflect on the human rights implications of new and emerging technologies as well as to better understand the potential of the UPR to advance digital rights. This meeting will also be an opportunity to hear about inspiring examples of how digital technologies can contribute to protect and promote human rights.
The event will take place from 15:00 to 16:00 (CEST) on Wednesday, 4th October 2023.
In person: Room XXV, Building E, Palais des Nations, Geneva.
Online: click here.
Programme
Moderator: Mona M’Bikay, UPR Info
Panellists
- Anastasiya Zhyrmont, Access Now
- Marcelo Daher, OHCHR
- Nighat Dad, Digital Rights Foundation
- Guilherme Canela De Souza Godoi, UNESCO
- Sudan Archive
For more details, please see the concept note.