Digital Rights Festival

The 'Global Digital Compact: Opportunity and Challenges for Nepal' plenary session aims to explore the implications of the Global Digital Compact for Nepal. This session will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges that arise from the digital transformation and the implementation of the Global Digital Compact in the context of Nepal. The session will focus on how Nepal can leverage digital technologies to drive economic growth, enhance social inclusion, and ensure sustainable development while addressing the potential risks and challenges associated with digitalization.

The 'Disinformation & Misinformation: FOE in the AI Age' session aims to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the spread of disinformation and misinformation, and its implications for freedom of expression (FOE). This session will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in combating false information while preserving the fundamental right to freedom of expression. The session will focus on understanding the role of AI in both the propagation and mitigation of disinformation and misinformation, and how to strike a balance between regulation and freedom.

The 'Digital Public Infrastructure as Digital Rights' session aims to explore the concept of digital public infrastructure and its significance in ensuring digital rights for all citizens. This session will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the role of digital public infrastructure in promoting equitable access to digital services, enhancing digital inclusion, and protecting digital rights. The session will focus on how digital public infrastructure can be leveraged to create a more inclusive and just digital society.

The 'Social Media Bill, 2081 and its Effects: Governance of Digital Platforms and Effect on Free Speech' session aims to explore the implications of the Social Media Bill, 2081 on the governance of digital platforms and its impact on freedom of expression. This session will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the potential benefits and challenges of the bill, focusing on how it will shape the regulation of social media platforms and its effects on free speech. The session will delve into the legal, ethical, and social dimensions of the bill and its broader implications for digital rights and governance.

The 'Rights in the Machine: Challenges of AI Governance' session aims to explore the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and its implications for human rights. This session will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in ensuring the protection of human rights. The session will focus on understanding the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI technologies and how to develop effective governance frameworks to address these challenges.

The 'Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill, 2081 and its Effects: Governance of Data, Data Center, and Tech Industry' session aims to explore the implications of the Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill, 2081 on the governance of data, data centers, and the tech industry. This session will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the potential benefits and challenges of the bill, focusing on how it will shape the regulation of data management, cybersecurity practices, and the tech industry as a whole. The session will delve into the legal, ethical, and operational dimensions of the bill and its broader implications for digital governance and industry practices.

The session 'Governance of AI: Protection of Women and Children in the Digital Age' will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and the protection of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. The session will discuss the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI technologies and their impact on these groups. It will highlight the need for robust policies and frameworks to ensure that AI systems are designed and implemented in ways that safeguard the rights and well-being of women and children.

The session 'Access to Justice using AI' will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to enhance access to justice for individuals and communities. It will examine the potential of AI technologies to streamline legal processes, reduce barriers to legal services, and provide more equitable access to justice. The session will highlight innovative AI applications in the legal field, discuss the ethical implications, and emphasize the importance of ensuring that AI tools are developed and used responsibly to protect the rights and interests of all users.