Harnessing the Power of AI to advance Human Rights Panel

This panel will explore how we can har-ness AI to defend, rather than diminish, human rights, examining practical, ethical, and technological strategies to ensure that innovation strengthens liberty instead of control.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every aspect of modern life, from work and communication to governance and security. While its potential to advance human progress is immense, AI technologies are also being weaponized by governments to surveil, manipulate, and silence dissent.

Welcoming remarks Javier El-Hage, Chief Legal Officer at Human Rights Foundation

Our panel

• Anna Chekovich, Finance Director the Anti-Corruption Foundation
• Anaise Kanimba, Human rights activist, genocide survivor, and daughter of formerly detained “Hotel Rwanda” hero, Paul Rusesabagina
• Dr Elena Abrusci, Senior Lecturer in Law at Brunel University of London

Moderator Matthew Gillet, Senior Lecturer, University of Essex Law School

How to join us

• Everyone is welcome (undergraduates, postgraduates and staff) 
• If you can't make it in person please join us via zoom.