|
SHRP pursues projects in four program areas:
I. Scientists for Human Rights engages
scientists in human rights efforts through the Science and Human Rights Coalition
– a partnership of scientific societies and professional associations – and
projects that enlist the expertise of individual scientists through a network
of pro bono Consultants, and Fellows and Fellowships programs. These
projects provide a variety of opportunities for scientists to work with the
human rights community to effectively tackle human rights challenges.
II. Science for Human Rights identifies
practical and appropriate scientific solutions to human rights problems and
transfers the requisite scientific skills to human rights organizations. SHRP
currently is pursuing advanced applications of geospatial technologies to multiple
human rights challenges, has begun work on wireless communications technologies,
and is exploring the potential uses of other technologies, such as network mapping
and budget analysis, in efforts to advance human rights.
III. Science as a Human Right is
the right to “enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications”
(Article 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural
Rights). SHRP explores how science as a human right is conceptualized and analyzes
its potential to enable the realization of important global initiatives such
as the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
IV. Human Rights and the Conduct
of Science fosters awareness of and respect for internationally recognized
human rights norms by bringing together distinguished scientists, human rights
leaders, and the public to consider the human rights implications of new technologies
and scientific discoveries as well as science policy and practice.
The Program receives guidance and general oversight from the AAAS Committee
on Scientific Freedom and Responsibility.
For more information or to become involved, please contact us at shrp@aaas.org.
(page updated 01/22/2008)
| 
