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AAAS Science Technology and Human Rights Conference
Join the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition as we take stock of progress made towards building effective partnerships between the scientific community and human rights communities.
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The AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition, a network of scientific and engineering membership organizations that recognize a role for science and scientists in human rights.
Science and Human Rights Innovators: October 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the AAAS Auditorium
As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition will recognize outstanding examples of human rights projects that have effectively incorporated science and technology as integral to the achievement of their goals.
Join the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition as we take stock of progress made towards building effective partnerships between the scientific community and human rights communities.

Science, Technology and Human Rights Conference 2019

October 23-25, 2019 | Washington, DC

2019 Conference Compendium Now Available

Interested to learn more about the conference, or to catch up on a session you missed? A compendium of reports on the conference sessions, edited by Dr. Gabriel Velez of Marquette University, is now available. Read more >>

Save the Date for 2020!

The 2020 Science, Technology and Human Rights Conference, hosted by the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition, will take place virtually on October 22-23, 2020. Visit the 2020 conference webpage >>

Information from the 2019 Conference

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Science, Technology and Human Rights Conference Program

Conference Program

The Host Committee is pleased to share with you a preliminary agenda for this conference!
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List of speakers for the Science, Technology and Human Rights Conference 2019

Conference Speakers

The Science and Human Rights Conference will be attended by scientists, engineers, health professionals, human rights practitioners, policy leaders, students and activists who are working at the intersections of science, technology and human rights.
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SciTech for Human Rights Showcase

SciTech for Human Rights Showcase

The SciTech for Human Rights Showcase will feature exhibitors, flash presentations, and demonstrations from scientific organizations, academic research centers, the private sector, human rights organizations, and other partners involved in collaborations.
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Information for students and Early Career Professionals

Information for Students and Early Career Professionals

Students and early career attendees at the Science and Human Rights Conference will have an opportunity to participate in a special workshop on science policy advocacy, connect with peers and mentors across disciplines, and find research partners.
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Science and Human Rights Innovators Recognition

As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition will recognize outstanding examples of human rights projects that have effectively incorporated science and technology as integral to the achievement of their goals.
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Getting Here

AAAS Headquarters in Washington, DC

Getting to The Conference

The Science and Human Rights Conference will be held at AAAS headquarters in Washington, DC. Learn more about how to get here.
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Conference Supporters

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True Costs Initiative

Friends of the Coalition

American Psychological Society

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the Science and Human Rights Conference? Contact Theresa Harris at tharris@aaas.org for more information.

For media and press inquiries, contact Anne Hoy, AAAS.

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Welcome from the Host Committee

The AAAS Science, Technology and Human Rights Conference Host Committee recognizes and celebrates the value that accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion bring to scientific knowledge and the scientific enterprise.

We welcome all who wish to engage in positive discussion and contribute their perspectives and expertise to help solve some of the world’s most pressing human rights issues.

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