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AAAS Science and Human Rights Program

AAAS Science and Human Rights Program. Statistical Mechanics Conference Rutgers University May 12, 2008. AAAS Science and Human Rights Program. Established in 1977 Defend persecuted colleagues Bring scientific knowledge and methodologies to human rights work

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AAAS Science and Human Rights Program

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  1. AAAS Science and Human Rights Program Statistical Mechanics Conference Rutgers University May 12, 2008

  2. AAAS Science and Human Rights Program • Established in 1977 • Defend persecuted colleagues • Bring scientific knowledge and methodologies to human rights work • Provide technical assistance to human rights groups …

  3. Forensic and genetic sciences (1980s) • Statistical and information management techniques (1990s) • Electronic encryption technologies (1990s) • A “violations approach” to monitoring economic, social, and cultural rights (1990s)

  4. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) Elections Information Torture Liberty Association International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) Work Water Health Environment Benefits of Scientific Progress Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) International Bill of Human Rights

  5. What CPR CPR and ESCR Where Abroad At home and abroad Who Lawyers All kinds of expertise – scientists are vital Cold Warpost-Cold War

  6. AAAS Science and Human Rights ProgramPreparing for a fourth decade … • Furthers AAAS mission • Builds on AAAS strengths • Demonstrable impact • Non-duplicative • Responds to needs of human rights field

  7. AAAS Science and Human Rights Program (2007) I. Scientists for Human Rights II. Science for Human Rights III. Human Rights and the Conduct of Science IV. Science as a Human Right

  8. Scientific Associations AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition Individual Scientists “On-call” Scientists Other: Fellows, Research Fellowships, and Prize  I. Scientists for Human Rights

  9. AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition Areas of Activity 1. Welfare of Scientists 2. Science Ethics and Human Rights 3. Service to the Community of Scientific Associations 4. Service to the Human Rights Community 5. Information Materials

  10. AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition Area of Activity I: Welfare of Scientists • Protect and defend scientists under threat • Improve the effectiveness of scientific associations in responding to cases • Expand the scientific community’s awareness and appreciation of the importance of acting on behalf of colleagues

  11. II. Science for Human Rights Wireless Communication Technologies Geospatial Technologies Network Mapping Budget Analysis

  12. III. Human Rights and the Conduct of Science Will bring together distinguished scientists, human rights leaders, and the public to consider the human rights implications of new technologies, scientific discoveries, and science policy and practice.

  13. IV. Science as a Human Right “States shall recognize the right of everyone … to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications.” -- International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, Article 15 “To advance science and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people” -- AAAS Mission

  14. Article 15, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights States shall: 1. recognize the right of everyone to(b) enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications; 2. conserve, develop and diffuse science and culture; 3. respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity; and 4. recognize the benefits of international contacts and co- operation in the scientific and cultural fields.

  15. The Four Program Areas … I. Scientists for Human Rights II. Science for Human Rights Human Rights and the Conduct of Science IV. Science as a Human Right

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