Human Rights and New Technologies
HRTS 3295 - 01 Special Topics
Professor Molly Land
TU/TH 2-3:15PM
LH202
This course will examine the role that new technologies (social media, mobile phones, Internet applications and platforms) are playing in the fulfillment, protection, and enforcement of international human rights. New technologies provide a vehicle for the enjoyment of certain rights, conduits for the exchange of information needed for the fulfillment of rights, and platforms for collecting information and engaging in advocacy around state accountability. Focusing on a series of case studies, the course will consider both the opportunities and risks presented by new technologies for human rights protection and enforcement. Although there are considerable benefits that can be realized through the deployment of new technologies toward human rights aims, there are also risks, not only privacy and security risks but also risks in the form of hate speech and discrimination online. Finally, the course will highlight some of the technical and legal innovations employed in the case studies selected to minimize the risks and maximize the opportunities provided by new technologies.
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