Human Rights and Technology Series- Understanding the Impact of Blockchain

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Although technology has greatly improved our quality of lives, there exist ethical issues on how technologies are often utilized to protect the fundamental inalienable rights of citizens. Join us for the Human Rights and Technology Series as we explore how disruptive technologies can protect or undermine fundamental human rights.

For this month's topic, we will discuss how Blockchain can be utilized to protect global human rights. During the discussion, we will answer the following questions below.

• What is blockchain?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing Blockchain?
• What ethical concerns does the use of Blockchain technology create?
• How can Blockchain be utilized to protect fundamental human rights?
• What countries are currently utilizing Blockchain technology in order to protect human rights?
• How can we invest in blockchain technology that protects human rights?

Recommended Readings

• THE IMPACT OF BLOCKCHAINS for Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law
• The Human Rights Risks and Opportunities in Blockchain (csis.org)
• Blockchain and Sustainable Growth | United Nations
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights | United Nations

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