About UNOHCR
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 UNOHCR
Mapping report: human rights and new and emerging digital technologies - Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
GlobalA mapping report of the work of OHCHR and other human rights bodies in the field of human rights and new and emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence. The report identifies gaps and challenges and presents recommendations on how to address them.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsDigital Image Verification and Classification Project
GlobalThis project addresses the challenge of filtering large quantities of video and image data from human rights investigations. It works to develop existing open-source tools and create an internal instance for conducting analysis on confidential information to create useful evidence.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsInfrastructure/Systems DevelopmentTechnical assistanceReport on the right to privacy
GlobalThis report is being prepared to identify challenges and risks related to discrimination and unequal enjoyment of the right to privacy associated with the collection and processing of data. It will clarify human rights principles, safeguards, and best practices.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceReport on the right to privacy in the digital age
GlobalThis report examines recent trends and challenges regarding the right to privacy. It focuses on the abuse of intrusive hacking tools, the role of encryption, and wide-spread monitoring of public spaces using artificial intelligence, highlighting the risk of creating systems of pervasive surveillance.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory Guidance