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The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria launched the #Tech4Rights campaign in 2020. This campaign focuses on the impact of new technologies on different aspects of human interaction including: businesses, democratic development, children’s rights, persons with disabilities, electronic evidence, strategic litigation and other key areas of human rights that intersect with new technologies. As part of this campaign, the Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit of the Centre will host an online #Tech4Rights Expo from 26 to 29 October 2021.

About the Expo

Join academics, civil society, human rights defenders, state and private sector representatives, artists, and many more in exploring how technology influences human rights.

Let us as stakeholders collectively find ways to leverage digital technologies for the advancement of human rights in Africa.

Among the themes featured in the Expo include business, education, democratic development, artificial intelligence, children’s rights, and persons with disabilities.

Come and sample the multi-layered and innovative efforts of various stakeholders in using technology for human rights.

Be part of this discussion from the 26th of October to the 29th of October 2021!

Objectives

• To facilitate the sharing of knowledge, experiences and lessons learnt in harnessing new technologies for the advancement of human rights, and combating challenges;
• To provide a platform for engagement with duty bearers on adoption of human rights approaches to implementation of digital technologies in Africa;
• To build stronger regional partnerships for advocacy on the effective use of digital technologies for human rights protection; and
• To provide a space for creative minds to showcase innovative tools, applications and strategies for the promotion and protection of human rights in the digital age.

#Tech4Rights Expo

26 - 29 October 2021
08:00 GMT / 09:00 WAT / 10:00 SAST / 11:00 EAT 
All participants are required to register on the #Tech4Rights event website.
The event will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Register for the #Tech4RightsExpo