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.
Protecting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Cybercrime: Joint Statement from the Knowmad Institut
The Knowmad Institute, along with the C4 Recovery Foundation and the Priestly Mission, has presented a joint statement to the Ad Hoc Committee, highlighting the need to balance the fight against cybercrime with the protection of fundamental human rights and promoting international cooperation and sustainable development.
Key Articles Under Discussion: Initial Days of the Concluding Session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime
The first two days of the concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime were filled with intense debates and various proposals on the updated draft of the convention. The discussions reflected the different perspectives of participating countries and civil societies, highlighting the need to balance security, human rights, and international cooperation.
Balancing Cybercrime Prevention and Human Rights: A Comparative Analysis of Key Documents
Balancing cybersecurity with human rights protection is essential. This post compares recommendations from the Knowmad Institut, OHCHR, and Microsoft, highlighting shared concerns about privacy, security, and international cooperation. These documents provide a foundation for policies that effectively combat cybercrime while respecting fundamental rights.
Improving Cybersecurity While Safeguarding Human Rights
Discover how cybersecurity contributes to safeguarding human rights with recommendations from the Knowmad Institut to the UN Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime.
Transforming the Response to Synthetic Drugs
On May 14th, the Knowmad Institut was honored to participate in a crucial event organized by the Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) at the prestigious House of Lords in the UK Parliament. This international gathering brought together leaders and experts from various organizations dedicated to drug policies, including Villa Maraini and the C4 Foundation….
Call for Papers: Special Issue on “Deflection: A New Horizon for Police, Public Health, and Community” – A Pathway to Transformative Change
Explore the groundbreaking approach of Deflection in our call for papers for the special issue “Deflection: A New Horizon for Police, Public Health, and Community.” Join scholars and practitioners in shaping policies that promote public health and human dignity.
JMSHRS Now in DOAJ: Unlocking Global Knowledge in Human Rights & Science!
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for the Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Human Rights & Science (JMSHRS): our recent inclusion in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and accessibility, paving the way for global recognition of our interdisciplinary work in human rights and science. Discover how this inclusion enhances our visibility, reaffirms our dedication to the highest standards of publication ethics, and opens up new opportunities for authors and readers alike to engage with cutting-edge research.
Knowmad Short Film Festival
The Knowmad Short Film Festival is a creative endeavor of the European Institute for Multidisciplinary Studies of Human Rights & Science – Knowmad Institut aligned to share and apply the experiences of communities and individuals, solve problems and generate opportunities in a resilient and contextual way.
The goal is to transform information into knowledge. The festival seeks to promote SDGs 10, 16, and 17.
We are Knowmads (Knowledge-Nomads): creative, imaginative, innovative and collaborative people who use technology to build bridges and work with anyone who promotes human dignity, anywhere and anytime to make this world a better place.
At the Knowmad Institut we strive to give voice and actions to Human Dignity and Human Rights in public and private policies.
