Surge in Espionage and Treason Arrests in Russia Alarms United Nations
The United Nations (UN) is alarmed by the rising trend of espionage and treason arrests in Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. According to UN human rights experts, there were 16 convictions for such charges in 2022. In 2023, at least 43 others have faced similar charges. UN rapporteurs Mariana Katzarova and Irene Khan […]
Civil Society Urges EU to Prioritize Human Rights in Upcoming Artificial Intelligence Act
As the EU prepares the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, civil society urges the focus to be on human rights. The AI Act should counter how AI systems, which are increasingly used globally, can infringe upon rights and control various aspects of our lives. To prevent misuse, a strong regulatory framework is needed to hold […]