About OHCHR
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. We represent the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Activities by OHCHR
Report on artificial intelligence and the right to privacy
Global Not ApplicableThis report analyzes the widespread use of artificial intelligence by States and businesses and its impact on the right to privacy, as well as economic, social and cultural rights. It calls for a ban on AI applications that are incompatible with international human rights law and recommends that States and businesses conduct human rights due diligence.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceCommittee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: General comment No. 36: preventing and combating racial profiling by law enforcement officials
GlobalThis General Comment focuses on algorithmic decision-making and AI in relation to racial profiling by law enforcement officials. It observes that the increasing use of new technologies, including AI, has the potential to deepen racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and other forms of exclusion.
Activity Type Policy/Regulatory GuidanceCommittee on the Rights of the Child - General Comment No. 25: Children’s rights in relation to the digital environment
GlobalThe General Comment lays out how States parties should implement the Convention in relation to the digital environment and provides guidance on relevant legislative, policy and other measures to ensure full compliance with their obligations in light of the opportunities, risks, and challenges posed by technologies like AI.
Activity Type Policy/Regulatory GuidanceDigital Border Governance: A human Rights Based Approach – Report of the University of Essex and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
GlobalA report exploring the implications of digital technologies, from basic to advanced, including automated systems and artificial intelligence, in the context of border governance. It was released jointly with the University of Essex with funding from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory Guidance