BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a72b8961a961 DTSTART:20250409T112000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20250409T125000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:28th CSTD side event: Data\, AI\, and human rights: frameworks and use cases for responsible deployment CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Technologies enhanced or augmented by artificial intelligence ( AI)\, such as facial recognition\, predictive analytics\, and automated de cision systems are being deployed at fast pace. Often\, regulatory framewo rks struggle to account for the evolving innovation\, creating a critical gap for human rights protection. Frontier technologies such as AI tools\, if deployed without proper safeguards\, can threaten privacy through exces sive data collection\, amplify discrimination\, and undermine transparency through complex “black box” systems\, curtailing or encroaching on fu ndamental rights and freedoms. To ensure a secure and purposeful implement ation of AI systems carrying out human rights due diligence is key. Recent incidents\, such as biased facial recognition leading to wrongful detenti ons and automated welfare systems incorrectly denying benefits\, illustrat e why governance frameworks must account for systemic risks and unintended consequences in AI deployment\, especially in vulnerable communities\,One way to proactively mitigate and prepare for these new frontiers and more open innovation is for rights-conscious organisations to develop and deplo y such technologies applying our own best practices to them. The United Na tions and its agencies and partners are actively testing AI applications t hat improve humanitarian response\, monitor human rights violations\, and they are also implementing rights based due diligence across the lifecycle of digital technologies to ensure their development and deployment are al igned with human rights. Data is a critical and integral part of this pict ure – how it is governed\, protected and used.This side event explores t he AI products and services within the UN and development ecosystem and it s application in real word systems with a view to informing open innovatio n\, capacity building and international governance\, while safeguarding hu man rights.  These sessions explore the application of AI along the crisi s-to-development continuum\, and how its responsible use will shape the de livery of improved protections\, assistance and digital public goods at a time when the most vulnerable are more exposed than ever. This side event\ , held during the 28th Annual Session of the Commission on Science and Tec hnology for Development (CSTD)\, examines these complex dynamics through a human rights lens.The side event aims to:Critically examine the relations hip between AI technologies\, data governance\, and human rights protectio n.Analyse the implementation of AI systems through the lens of human right s\, specifically with respect to privacy\, non-discrimination\, access and the role of the private sector.Present and assess global case studies whe re AI has been applied in human rights contexts\, offering practical insig hts and lessons learned.Engage in a dialogue on strategies for ensuring th e rights-respecting use of AI technologies\, with a particular focus on ma rginalized and vulnerable communities.Facilitate collaboration among stake holders in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in human rights-sensitive contexts.The side event will generate valuable disc ourse on the critical issues of data protection\, governance\, and the app lication of AI technologies\, with an emphasis on human rights protections . Specific outcomes include:Providing actionable insights and lessons lear ned from real-world applications to inform ongoing UN dialogues and policy discussions.Contributing to the global policymaking process surrounding A I governance and human rights.Enhancing international cooperation and know ledge sharing on AI applications within human rights and development conte xts.Showcasing key case studies on the responsible deployment of AI within international organizations\, particularly in areas where human rights an d data protection are paramount.This side event is open to all approved pa rticipants of the 28th CSTD.Panel 1: AI Deployment in Global Contexts: Rea l-World Application\, Tools and Use Cases (45 minutes)Moderator: Irene Ka ggwa\, ITU/UNICEF Giga Project Anwar Mahfoudh\, OHCHR\, Chief  Innovatio n and Analytics HubAshutosh Chadha\, Microsoft\, Senior Director UN Affair s and International OrganizationsFrancesca Bosco\, CyperPeace Institute\, Chief Strategy OfficerPhilippe Marc Stoll\, International Committee of the Red Cross\, Technologies and Armed ConflictsPanel 2: Data and AI Governan ce in Human Rights-Sensitive Contexts (45 minutes)Moderator: Nicole Mange r\, Artificial Intelligence &\; Digital Technologies in Foreign Policy\ , Directorate General for International Order\, the United Nations and Arm s Control\, German Federal Foreign OfficeTim Engelhardt\, OHCHR\, Human Ri ghts OfficerLance Bartholomeusz\, UNHCR\, General CounselDomenico Zipoli\, Geneva Academy\, Geneva Human Rights PlatformMaria Paz\, Global Partners Digital\, Head of Policy and Advocacy<\;p>\;Technologies enhanced or a ugmented by artificial intelligence (AI)\, such as facial recognition\, pr edictive analytics\, and automated decision systems are being deployed at fast pace. Often\, regulatory frameworks struggle to account for the evolv ing innovation\, creating a critical gap for human rights protection. Fron tier technologies such as AI tools\, if deployed without proper safeguards \, can threaten privacy through excessive data collection\, amplify discri mination\, and undermine transparency through complex “black box” syst ems\, curtailing or encroaching on fundamental rights and freedoms. To ens ure a secure and purposeful implementation of AI systems carrying out huma n rights due diligence is key. Recent incidents\, such as biased facial re cognition leading to wrongful detentions and automated welfare systems inc orrectly denying benefits\, illustrate why governance frameworks must acco unt for systemic risks and unintended consequences in AI deployment\, espe cially in vulnerable communities\,<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;One way to proact ively mitigate and prepare for these new frontiers and more open innovatio n is for rights-conscious organisations to develop and deploy such technol ogies applying our own best practices to them. The United Nations and its agencies and partners are actively testing AI applications that improve hu manitarian response\, monitor human rights violations\, and they are also implementing rights based due diligence across the lifecycle of digital te chnologies to ensure their development and deployment are aligned with hum an rights. Data is a critical and integral part of this picture – how it is governed\, protected and used.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;This side event e xplores the AI products and services within the UN and development ecosyst em and its application in real word systems with a view to informing open innovation\, capacity building and international governance\, while safegu arding human rights.&\;nbsp\; These sessions explore the application of AI along the crisis-to-development continuum\, and how its responsible us e will shape the delivery of improved protections\, assistance and digital public goods at a time when the most vulnerable are more exposed than eve r. This side event\, held during the 28th Annual Session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)\, examines these complex dynamics through a human rights lens.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The side even t aims to:<\;/p>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li>\;Critically examine the relat ionship between AI technologies\, data governance\, and human rights prote ction.<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Analyse the implementation of AI systems th rough the lens of human rights\, specifically with respect to privacy\, no n-discrimination\, access and the role of the private sector.<\;/li>\; <\;li>\;Present and assess global case studies where AI has been appli ed in human rights contexts\, offering practical insights and lessons lear ned.<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Engage in a dialogue on strategies for ensuri ng the rights-respecting use of AI technologies\, with a particular focus on marginalized and vulnerable communities.<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Facili tate collaboration among stakeholders in addressing the challenges and opp ortunities presented by AI in human rights-sensitive contexts.<\;/li>\ ;<\;/ul>\;<\;p>\;The side event will generate valuable discourse o n the critical issues of data protection\, governance\, and the applicatio n of AI technologies\, with an emphasis on human rights protections. Speci fic outcomes include:<\;/p>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li>\;Providing actiona ble insights and lessons learned from real-world applications to inform on going UN dialogues and policy discussions.<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Contrib uting to the global policymaking process surrounding AI governance and hum an rights.<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Enhancing international cooperation and knowledge sharing on AI applications within human rights and development contexts.<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Showcasing key case studies on the respo nsible deployment of AI within international organizations\, particularly in areas where human rights and data protection are paramount.<\;/li>\ ;<\;/ul>\;<\;p>\;This side event is open to all approved participa nts of the 28th CSTD.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Panel 1: AI De ployment in Global Contexts: Real-World Application\, Tools and Use Cases <\;/strong>\;<\;em>\;<\;strong>\;(45 minutes)<\;/strong>\; <\;/em>\;<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Moderator:<\;/strong >\;&\;nbsp\;Irene Kaggwa\, ITU/UNICEF Giga Project&\;nbsp\;<\;/p >\;<\;ul data-editing-info="\;{&\;quot\;applyListStyleFromLevel &\;quot\;:true}\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeti ng/28th-cstd-side-event-data-ai-and-human-rights-frameworks-and-use-cases- responsible DTSTAMP:20260805T041414Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR