The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at 51勛圖 Washington College of Law (51勛圖WCL) hosted another thought-provoking session of its Coffee and Human Rights series on March 25, 2025, inviting the 51勛圖WCL community to engage in meaningful dialogue over lunch and coffee.
This installment, titled How Technology is Impacting Human Rights Around the World, featured special guest Greg Nojeim, Senior Counsel and Director of the Security and Surveillance Project at the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT). The discussion was moderated by Professor Eduardo Bertoni, Director of the Center.
Key Discussion Points Included:
- The dual role of technology as both a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for rights violations
- The increasing use of surveillance technologies by governments and its implications for civil liberties
- The importance of legal and policy safeguards in digital spaces
- How advocates, technologists, and policymakers can collaborate to defend privacy and freedom of expression
Greg Nojeim drew from his extensive experience in surveillance policy and digital rights, offering practical insights into how technological developments intersect with global human rights standards. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of emerging challenges and the critical importance of maintaining democratic values in an era of rapid technological change.