Human Rights in a Digital Age

Event

HRBDT Project

This conference, organized by the Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Project (HRBDT) and facilitated by the Geneva Academy, aims at discussing human rights in the digital age with Geneva-based institutions and experts.

Programme

09:30 – 10:00: Registration

10:00 – 10:10: Welcome Remarks

• Robert Roth, Director, Geneva Academy and Professor of International Criminal Law, University of Geneva

10:10 – 10:30: Briefing on the Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Project

• Lorna McGregor and Maurice Sunkin, Co-Directors, HRBDT Project

10:30 – 11:00: Keynote Address

• Peggy Hicks, Director, Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Cath Kent (Moderation), Project Officer, HRBDT Project

11.00 – 11.30: Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00: Advancing Human Rights in the Digital Age

Moderator:

• Sonia Bhalotra, Work Stream Deputy – Health and Human Rights, HRBDT Project

Discussants:

• Geoff Gilbert, Work Stream Deputy – Advancing Human Rights and Humanitarian Responses, HRBDT Project)
• Paul Hunt, Work Stream Lead – Health and Human Rights, HRBDT Project)

Panellists:

• Chris Earney, Head, Innovation Service, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
• Garrett Mehl, Scientist, Digital Innovations, World Health Organisation
• Philippe Stoll, Head of Communication Policy and Support Unit, International Committee of the Red Cross
• Delphine van Solinge, Protection Advisor, Digital Risks for Populations in Armed Conflict, International Committee of the Red Cross

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

14:00 – 15:30: Risks and Challenges to Human Rights in the Digital Age

Moderator:

Vivian Ng, Senior Research Officer, HRBDT Project

Discussants:

• Pete Fussey, Work Stream Lead – Surveillance and Human Rights, HRBDT Project
• Daragh Murray, Work Stream Deputy – Surveillance and Human Rights, HRBDT Project

Panellists:

• Barbora Bukovská, Senior Director, Law and Policy, Article 19
• Tomaso Falchetta, Advocacy and Policy Team Lead, Privacy International
• David Reichel, Research Officer, EU Fundamental Rights Agency

15.30 – 16.00: Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30: Responding to Risks and Challenges: Human Rights Frameworks in the Digital Age

Moderator:

• Sabrina Rau, Senior Research Officer, HRBDT Project

Discussant:

• Sheldon Leader, Work Sub-Stream Lead – Regulation, HRBDT Project

Panellists:

• Jean-Yves Art, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, Microsoft
• Nighat Dad, Executive Director, Digital Rights Foundation
• Hannah Rau, First Secretary, Human Rights/Political Affairs, Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations
• Graham Webber, Interim Chief Executive, Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office

17:30 – 17:45: Closing Remarks

17:45 – 18:30: Drinks Reception and Close