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The AAAS Science and Human Rights Program (SHRP) works with scientists to "advance
science and serve society" through human rights. The Program carries out its
mission by engaging individual scientists and scientific associations in human
rights efforts; applying scientific tools and technologies to enhance human
rights work; bringing human rights standards to the conduct of science; and
promoting the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress.
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. 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.
IV. 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).
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.
(page updated 03/05/2008)
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