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Algorithmic accountability

Experts are finished, politicians to deliver – the Council of Europe publishes expert recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems

12 Nov 2019

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.

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Experts are finished, politicians to deliver – the Council of Europe publishes expert recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems
12 Nov 2019
Experts are finished, politicians to deliver – the Council of Europe publishes expert recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems
United Nations Human Rights Concil

Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights

23 Aug 2018

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.

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Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
23 Aug 2018
Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
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“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC

24 Jul 2018

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.

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“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC
24 Jul 2018
“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC
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Celebrating the achievements of RightsCon Toronto

19 Jul 2018

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.

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Celebrating the achievements of RightsCon Toronto
19 Jul 2018
Celebrating the achievements of RightsCon Toronto
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Thank you for a historic RightsCon Toronto — and hello Tunis!

31 May 2018

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.

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Thank you for a historic RightsCon Toronto — and hello Tunis!
31 May 2018
Thank you for a historic RightsCon Toronto — and hello Tunis!
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Access Now and Amnesty International launch Toronto Declaration on human rights and artificial intelligence

16 May 2018

Global human rights organisations Amnesty International and Access Now launched a declaration on human rights and artificial intelligence at the opening of RightsCon 2018.

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Access Now and Amnesty International launch Toronto Declaration on human rights and artificial intelligence
16 May 2018
Access Now and Amnesty International launch Toronto Declaration on human rights and artificial intelligence
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The Toronto Declaration: Protecting the rights to equality and non-discrimination in machine learning systems

16 May 2018

Open declaration by Amnesty International and Access Now, endorsed by Human Rights Watch and Wikimedia Foundation at RightsCon Toronto 2018

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The Toronto Declaration: Protecting the rights to equality and non-discrimination in machine learning systems
16 May 2018
The Toronto Declaration: Protecting the rights to equality and non-discrimination in machine learning systems
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How to connect with RightsCon Toronto from anywhere

16 May 2018

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

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How to connect with RightsCon Toronto from anywhere
16 May 2018
How to connect with RightsCon Toronto from anywhere

Learning about creating safe spaces together at RightsCon Toronto

14 May 2018

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

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Learning about creating safe spaces together at RightsCon Toronto
14 May 2018
Learning about creating safe spaces together at RightsCon Toronto
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New survey reveals global sentiment towards internet access, safety, and trust

14 May 2018

Access Now, working in partnership with RIWI, a Toronto-based technology firm, has released the initial results of the Global Internet Sentiment Survey.

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New survey reveals global sentiment towards internet access, safety, and trust
14 May 2018
New survey reveals global sentiment towards internet access, safety, and trust