Technology and Human Rights
The Human Rights Initiative considers both the promise and threat that technology poses for human rights and how it impacts civil society
Research examines how governments can deploy technology to serve national security and foreign policy interests in a more rights-respecting manner, and the responsibility of technology companies to carry out adequate due diligence on customers and users of their products.
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Ukrainian Refugees: Forced Displacement Response Goes Fully Digital
Digital tools are being used at historic levels for refugee assistance and protection services to Ukrainian refugees. What are the benefits and risks of deploying digital technologies at each stage of a refugee’s journey?
Report by Lauren Burke , Catherine Nzuki , Erol Yayboke , and Anastasia Strouboulis — June 23, 2022

The Human Rights Risks and Opportunities in Blockchain
Report by William Crumpler — December 14, 2021

Facing the Risk
Report by Amy K. Lehr and William Crumpler — July 27, 2021

The United States Blacklisted 28 Chinese Entities over Repression of Muslim Minorities in Xinjiang. What Does This Mean for Human Rights?
Critical Questions by Amy K. Lehr and Efthimia Maria (“Mariefaye”) Bechrakis — October 11, 2019

A Human Rights-based Approach to A.I.
Podcast Episode by Amy K. Lehr — July 25, 2019
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Ukrainian Refugees: Forced Displacement Response Goes Fully Digital
Report by Lauren Burke , Catherine Nzuki , Erol Yayboke , and Anastasia Strouboulis — June 23, 2022

Russia’s Crackdown on Independent Media and Access to Information Online
Event by Marti Flacks , Vera Zakem , Jamie Fly , Daniel Baer , Maria Snegovaya , and Andrew Lohsen — March 29, 2022

Blockchain Technology: Human Rights Risks & Opportunities
Event by Marti Flacks , James Andrew Lewis , William Crumpler , Giulio Coppi , Mariam Turashvili , Trent Larson , and Isabel Ebert — December 15, 2021

The Human Rights Risks and Opportunities in Blockchain
Report by William Crumpler — December 14, 2021

Report Launch: Mapping the Human Rights Risks of Facial Recognition Technology
Event by Marti Flacks , Amy K. Lehr , Grecia Macias , and Steve Crown — July 27, 2021

Facing the Risk
Report by Amy K. Lehr and William Crumpler — July 27, 2021

China's New Era in Techno-Governance
Event by Jude Blanchette , Amy K. Lehr , Josh Chin , Kate O'Keeffe , and Christina Larson — November 6, 2019

The United States Blacklisted 28 Chinese Entities over Repression of Muslim Minorities in Xinjiang. What Does This Mean for Human Rights?
Critical Questions by Amy K. Lehr and Efthimia Maria (“Mariefaye”) Bechrakis — October 11, 2019

A Human Rights-based Approach to A.I.
Podcast Episode by Amy K. Lehr — July 25, 2019

Digital Surveillance Unleashed: Implications for Human Rights, Democracy, and American Influence
Event by Amy K. Lehr , Steve Feldstein , Mike Green , Jim Lewis , and Shanthi Kalathil — February 13, 2019
