History of Eugenics - Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium
Explore the history of eugenics with Dr. Christopher Donohue, delving into its societal impact and ethical implications in human genetics and genomics research.
AI as a Mirror - Human Impact on Artificial Intelligence
Exploring the human impact on AI and its unfamiliar consequences, Ben Winters discusses AI policy, automated decision-making, and the need for protective measures in this emerging field.
When the Web Goes Dark - State Control and Internet Shutdowns
Explore global internet censorship, its impact on human rights, and strategies to combat state-controlled shutdowns in this expert panel discussion on digital freedom.
Connecting the Last Billion - Should the Internet Be a Human Right?
Explore the debate on universal internet access as a human right, examining cultural implications, funding challenges, and the societal impact of connecting the world's unconnected population.
Artificial Intelligence in Legal Tech - Empowering Access to Rights and Justice
Explore how AI is revolutionizing legal tech, enhancing access to rights, law, and justice. Gain insights from a digital lawyer on the future of legal education and empowerment through technology.
The Turing Lectures - Mitigating Algorithmic Bias in AI Systems
Explore a sociotechnical approach to mitigating algorithmic bias in AI systems, featuring Dr. Nicol Turner Lee's research on an "energy star ratings" system for fair and ethical AI development.
Covid 19 and the Upsurge of Human Trafficking
Explore the hidden pandemic of human trafficking during COVID-19. Dr. Maria Burns discusses global trends, impacts, and ways to combat this critical issue in this thought-provoking TEDx talk.
Environmental Hypocrisy
Exploración de la hipocresía ambiental: enfoque en problemas mayores en lugar de incidentes aislados. Jayda Hayman aboga por una perspectiva pragmática sobre el impacto ambiental en un mundo industrializado.
Captives Among Us - How U.S. Immigration Laws Encourage Domestic Violence
Exploring how U.S. immigration policies inadvertently foster domestic abuse among undocumented immigrants, challenging viewers to reconsider current laws and protect vulnerable populations.
Making Accountability Real - Strategic Litigation
Explore strategic litigation's role in advancing digital rights and holding tech companies accountable, with insights on effective legal strategies and global case studies.
Defending Human Rights in the Age of Targeted Attacks
Exploring targeted attacks on human rights defenders, evolving threats, and Amnesty International's response strategies. Insights on digital surveillance and tools for protecting vulnerable activists.
Not Safe For Organizing - The State of Targeted Attacks Against Civil Society
Exploration of targeted cyber attacks against civil society groups, focusing on Tibetan community and Latin American cases. Discusses attacker tactics, victim impacts, and future trends.
Law, Metaphor and the Encrypted Machine
Explore legal metaphors for encryption technology and their implications on civil liberties, commercial interests, and policy decisions in the digital age.
Tightening the Net in Iran
Explore Iran's internet landscape, including censorship, surveillance, and the impact of foreign tech companies. Learn about challenges faced by Iranians and efforts to improve accessibility and security.
Hope and Justice for Women Who've Survived ISIS
Rabiaa El Garani's work as a criminal investigator brings healing and justice to survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones, changing societal attitudes and empowering victims to reclaim their lives.
My Fight to End Child Marriage in America
Survivor of child marriage advocates for legal reform, sharing her story to raise awareness and protect children from forced marriages in the United States.
How Farmworkers Are Leading a 21st Century Human Rights Revolution
Discover how partnerships between farmworkers, farmers, and corporations are combating labor abuses in agriculture and other industries worldwide.
Intervention in Human Trafficking Through Health Care
Learn how health professionals can recognize signs of human trafficking and provide trauma-informed care to victims, empowering them to intervene in this hidden crime.
The Danger and Devotion of Fighting for Women in Afghanistan
Filmmaker Tamana Ayazi discusses her documentary on Afghan women's rights advocate Zarifa Ghafari, highlighting the challenges and resilience of women under Taliban rule and her hopes for Afghanistan's future.
The Side of Terrorism That Doesn't Make Headlines
Powerful stories of individuals combating fundamentalism within their communities, highlighting an overlooked human rights struggle and the fight to reclaim faith from extremism.
Let's Put Birth Control Back on the Agenda
Melinda Gates advocates for global access to contraception, emphasizing its crucial role in social change and women's empowerment. She presents a compelling case for renewed focus on this often controversial topic.