The UN Convention on Cybercrime: A Critical Analysis of its Risks to Human Rights

The recently approved UN Cybercrime Convention marks a significant step forward in the global fight against cybercrime. However, it also raises serious concerns about the balance between digital security and human rights. This article delves into the convention’s implications, highlighting the potential risks to digital liberties and the need for robust safeguards. Through the active participation of the Knowmad Institut and a coalition of global organizations, we explore how to ensure that this legislation becomes a pillar of a safe and just internet, rather than a tool of repression.

Joint Statement of Knowmad Institut, C4 Recovery Foundation, Misión Sacerdotal, sva.

On behalf of the Knowmad Institut, the C4 Recovery Foundation, and the Misión Sacerdotal – sva, we are honored to present this joint statement. Our recommendations carry the voices of the most vulnerable populations and seek to ensure that the Convention balances the fight against cybercrime with the fundamental principles of human rights, international cooperation, and sustainable development.