On December 10, we commemorate International Human Rights Day, a date that underscores the importance of dignity, freedom, and justice for all. In an increasingly digitalized world, our rights face new challenges due to digital dehumanization and technological advancements. At TEDIC, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights online through our advocacy efforts. In this context, and as part of the international Stop Killer Robots campaign, we fight to protect human rights against the threats posed by technological development, particularly regarding autonomous weapons.
As part of this mission, we actively participated in the launch of the 2024 Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation in Paraguay, organized by the National Human Rights Coordinator in Paraguay (CODEHUPY). This event brought together organizations and activists dedicated to promoting and protecting fundamental rights in our country. TEDIC contributed an article addressing the challenges and gaps in ensuring safety and protection in the digital realm. During this event, we also highlighted an issue we consider crucial: the regulation of autonomous weapons, also known as killer robots, and the use of artificial intelligence in national security.
We provided resources and key messages from the Stop Killer Robots campaign, aiming to raise awareness among activists and human rights defenders about the risks of autonomous weapons. Through screenings, we showcased the exhibit Re(x)sistentes to Digital Dehumanization, which explores the profound ethical and social challenges of the digital age. Additionally, we shared a video created in collaboration with Paraguayan civil society organizations and members of the National Congress, advocating for the regulation of autonomous weapons. We also distributed brochures on this topic. At this intersection of technology and human rights, we strive to raise awareness about the dangers of killer robots and the critical need for regulations to safeguard humanity. We emphasize that technological advancement must always align with ethics, humanity, and the protection of our human rights.
Join the Campaign!
At TEDIC, we continue working to encourage more individuals, organizations, and governments to join the Stop Killer Robots campaign. We aim to raise awareness and mobilize people to demand that technologies serve humanity as a whole. You too can be part of this cause! Follow us on social media, join the campaign, and help us ensure that human rights are the priority in technological development.
We believe technology must serve people, never posing a threat to our fundamental rights. We will continue striving to make technological progress synonymous with human rights, justice, equity, and dignity. In response to increasing digital dehumanization, the Stop Killer Robots coalition works to guarantee human control in the use of force. The campaign advocates for new international legislation regulating autonomous weapon systems.
TEDIC has joined this international campaign, calling on states to impose limits on the development and use of these technologies. We alert the public to the dangers of autonomous technologies, particularly lethal autonomous weapons—systems capable of identifying, selecting, and attacking targets without direct human intervention. These weapons, which rely on algorithms and artificial intelligence to make military decisions, pose a direct challenge to the fundamental principles of human rights, especially the right to life.
Together, we can ensure that technological advancements reflect the values of humanity and ethics. Join the movement and stand for a future where technology upholds human dignity and justice.
International advocacy of the project Informed and Resilient: Actions against disinformation and digital violence in Paraguay for the defense of human rights.