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@humanrts Dir. @ebertoni spoke at the 2026 @asilorg Annual Meeting on the “Neurotechnology and the Future of Privacy Rights” panel (April 23, 2026), discussing the legal and human rights challenges posed by rapidly advancing neurotechnologies.

#HumanRights #DataPrivacy #CfHRHL

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@humanrts Dir. @ebertoni recently contributed his expertise to a proposed legislative initiative in Chile on the protection of neurorights and mental integrity, mirroring the Center's commitment to protect fundamental rights in the age of neurotechnology.
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As the semester comes to a close, we want to wish all students the very best on finals. Thank you to everyone who engaged with the Center – we’re grateful to be part of such a committed and dynamic community.

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Take a class with @humanrts Director Prof @ebertoni this summer! The @AcadHumanRights at @AUWCL is hosting an intensive three-week Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (May 25 to June 12, 2026)!

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Prof. Rebecca Hamilton featured in The New York Times, offering insight on corporate accountability in global conflict zones. Read more: https://t.co/7zWLLVP81y
#ChampionWhatMatters @AUWCL_INTL @AmericanU @AcadHumanRights @humanrts

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Learn more about Professor Orellana’s investigation from his interview with the Guardian (https://t.co/0pGhjGNgZZ) or El País (https://t.co/WlzeN9TMtT).

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We are proud to highlight the recent work of our Board Member @SRtoxics in his official capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights, following his country visit to Mexico.

See his report at: https://t.co/5iyovJhrQ0.

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Reflecting on our recent event with @WOLA_org & @OAS_official, we are grateful to Julio Guity for putting together a video of the event, helping us extend this important conversation beyond the room and share it with a broader audience.
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March 31: @humanrts Dir. @ebertoni participated in “Biometrics, Trust & Digital Inclusion: Perspectives from the Americas,” a discussion cosponsored by Crowell Global Advisors and Mercado Libre.

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From housing rights and alternative medicine to Supreme Court mechanics, hazardous chemicals, and international law, AUWCL faculty continue to share expertise that matters. Check out their recent contributions in leading media outlets and policy forums:

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@humanrts Director @ebertoni will be participating in “Biometrics, Trust & Digital Inclusion: Perspectives from the Americas,” a discussion bringing together leading experts on data privacy, technology, and human rights.

March 31 | https://t.co/7KWovXKbNc

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent event on the Second UN Decade for People of African Descent. We are deeply grateful to our speakers, partners, and all those who attended and contributed to such a thoughtful and impactful event.

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On March 18-19, @humanrts Director Prof. @ebertoni provided expert input on the drafting of guidelines on data protection in the context of neurosciences at the Council of Europe’s Bureau of the Committee of Convention 108 (T-PD) at its 65th meeting in Paris.
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On March 24, @humanrts hosted “Child Trafficking in Latin America: The Relevance of Impact Litigation in Human Rights," featuring Jimmy Thyden González, Claudio Grossman, Eduardo Bertoni, and Marta Treviño-Leyva.

#HumanRights #ImpactLitigation #StopChildTrafficking #CfHRHL

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Join @humanrts, in partnership with @wola_org and the @OAS_official, for a conversation on the Second UN International Decade for People of African Descent (2025–2032).

📅 March 25, 2026
📍 American University Washington College of Law (@AUWCL)

Event held in Spanish.

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Join us for a conversation on using impact litigation to combat child trafficking & advance accountability.

Featuring Jimmy Thyden González, Claudio Grossman, Eduardo Bertoni & Marta Treviño-Leyva.

📅Mar 24 |⏰12 PM
📍NT07, AUWCL
🍕Pizza provided
🔗 RSVP Below
@ebertoni @AUWCL

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What happens when technology can interpret or even influence our thoughts? At our Neurotech on Trial symposium, We brought together an extraordinary group of experts to examine the legal and ethical frontiers of neurotechnology.

The recording is available on our YouTube channel.

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Today is International Women’s Day. For the @humanrts, this day reflects a year-round commitment to advancing women’s rights through scholarship, advocacy, and public dialogue.

#InternationalWomensDay #WomensRights #HumanRights #CfHRHL

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Join @humanrts, in partnership with Washington Office on @wola_org and the @OAS_official, for a conversation on the Second UN International Decade for People of African Descent (2025–2032) and what it means for advancing justice, recognition, and development.

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On International Data Privacy Day, our Neurotech on Trial symposium convened a truly global conversation on one of the most pressing frontiers in human rights: neurotechnology.

📹 The full recording is now available on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/IZ12gYH9a6