Wikileaks and false news; an American Presidency run via Twitter; Charlie Hebdo; hackers manipulating elections, stealing corporate secrets and shutting down public utilities; mass surveillance via the internet of things;...
Digital communication technologies have become ubiquitous and policymakers are still struggling to respond with appropriate infrastructure and governance models.
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How media report on sexual violence when political interests are at play is a litmus test for how serious they are about professional ethics.
...Engaging in dialogue about joint priorities in the areas of sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, and human rights advocacy.
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During Brazil’s military dictatorship (1964-85), the people’s ability to exercise some of their most fundamental human rights was severely curtailed. In addition to engaging in torture, extrajudicial killings, and repression...