Amnesty International and ASN Impact Investors Demand Human Rights Safeguards Against Surveillance Technology
Why is this demand crucial for human rights?
- Tech giant TKH Group urged to adopt human rights safeguards
- ASN Impact Investors threatens to terminate investment if policies not implemented within a year
What led to this demand?
- Amnesty International’s report reveals Israel’s use of facial recognition cameras in the occupied West Bank
- Investors pressuring companies to hold beneficiaries accountable for human rights violations
How are investors reacting?
- ASN Impact Investors engaging with TKH Group to establish due diligence policies
- Investor insists on addressing potential risks of aiding in violations against Palestinians
Summary
Amnesty International and ASN Impact Investors are pushing for accountability in the tech industry to prevent the exploitation of surveillance technology against vulnerable populations like the Palestinians. Through increased scrutiny and demands for human rights safeguards, investors are taking a stand against the unethical use of AI-driven surveillance systems.
Source: www.amnesty.org