In our latest episode of “On Human Rights” we spoke with Virginia Dignum, a professor in social and ethical AI at Umeå University in Sweden. We discussed the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence and its connection with human rights.
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Continue readingMore TagIn our latest episode of “On Human Rights” we spoke with Dennis Mungo, the executive Director of Youth Alive Kenya, a youth led non-governmental organisation that advocates for and supports youth participation in development processes. We discussed his work … Continue reading » “Podcast: “Nothing for Us, Without Us!” – On Youth Inclusion”
Continue readingMore TagThe past few weeks we have seen a movement rise with mass protests kick starting in the US, after the killing of George Floyd. In the wake of his death, there have been ripple effects across the world. Europe wakes … Continue reading » “Podcast On Racism: Every Third Afro-European Have Been Confronted With Hate Crime”
Continue readingMore TagWhat has changed over the past ten years? What have been some of the key events that have influenced the direction of human rights? This time of year provides an opportunty to rewind and reflect as well as look towards … Continue reading » “RWI Rewinds: The Changing State of Human Rights”
Continue readingMore TagIn 2016, a United Nations study found that more than 40 million people around the world were victims of modern slavery – forced labour and forced marriage. What’s more, it was recently discovered that unaccompanied minors immigrating to Sweden have … Continue reading » “Podcast: What is Modern Slavery?”
Continue readingMore TagThis year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But is it really universal? A growing number of states are claiming that human rights are incompatible with their culture.
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Despite increased food production and reduction of hunger and malnutrition on a global level, there are four countries in Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East still suffering from famine. Recently, the trend of reduction of hunger and malnutrition has … Continue reading » “Famine as a Grave Violation of Human Rights”
Continue readingMore TagThese days, it seems what was once up is down, down is up. We sat down for a wide ranging discussion on what needs to be done to improve human rights worldwide with representatives from two leading human rights organizations, … Continue reading » “Why Mainstream Political Parties May Be Assimilating Far-Right’s Messages”
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