The risks and inefficacies of AI systems in military targeting support

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September 4, 2024, Accountability / Analysis / Artificial intelligence in military decision-making / Conduct of Hostilities / IHL / New Technologies / Special Themes 12 mins read Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez Lawyer; Member of UNSG High-Level Advisory Body on AI; Commissioner for GC-REAIM; OECD AI Expert

Stimson Center: What Remains of the Myanmar Economy After the Coup

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Join us for a discussion with Vicky Bowman on Myanmar’s economy after the coup and ongoing issues with sourcing goods from the country, and the challenges facing Myanmar’s federal economic future.

Peoplepowered (Re)learning Democracy book launches this Friday

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Join us for the launch of two insightful books on innovative approaches to activating citizenship through participation and deliberation. Hear from the authors of Educating for Democracy: The Case for School Participatory Budgeting (multiple authors) and Activated Citizenship: The Transformative Power of Citizens' Assemblies (Marjan Ehsassi).

Protecting the Frontline: Good practices for Recognising and Supporting Environmental Human Rights Defenders

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Across the world, environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs) have been catalysing actions to safeguard a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Their work has been crucial to the protection and respect of their human rights, the rights of their communities, and, ultimately, of all people. Their work also plays a major role in protecting the planet’s flora, fauna, and ecosystems.

Climate-resilient cities: Leading the charge in Asia and the Pacific

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The Future of Asian & Pacific Cities Report 2023: Crisis Resilient Urban Futures is an essential read for more on cities and climate action. As your city aims to leverage innovation and collaboration to tackle global challenges, a precedent for urban resilience and sustainability is being set.

WORLD CONGRESS ON ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES UNIVERSALIZING THE CONVENTION

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GENEVA I 15-16 JANUARY 2025. The World Congress is co-organized by CEDI, the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED), the United Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID), and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

SDSN's High-Level Pre-Summit of the Future Event

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Ahead of the Summit on September 20 - 21, 2024, the SDSN will host a high-level, two-day, "Pre-Summit of the Future Event" to inform outcomes of the Summit as part of its annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD).

[SIGN ON] Surface Rowena Dasig

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Sign on to urgently call to immediately and safely surface Rowena Dasig, a dedicated Filipina youth leader and environmental advocate: https://tinyurl.com/SurfaceRowenaDasig

Mary Robinson Speaker Series 2024 (Thursday 12 September 2024)

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Register now to attend next week's free Mary Robinson Speaker Series webinar on the responsibilities of corporate actors in conflict – exploring how companies and investors can be involved in harm, but also have the opportunity to play a constructive role in crises.

RightsCon 2025, The world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age

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For its 13th edition, we’re excited to host RightsCon 2025 in Taipei and online from February 24 to 27.

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