Data Driven Investigation in Defense of Human Rights

Explore the emerging field of data-driven investigation and its crucial role in defending human rights in this 45-minute conference talk from Strange Loop 2022. Discover how journalists and human rights defenders worldwide are leveraging data to expose power misuse and human rights abuses. Learn about the interdisciplinary nature of data-driven investigations, combining code, design, and analysis to develop new research methodologies. Gain insights from Christo Buschek, an independent programmer and data journalist, as he shares his experiences in using data to create compelling stories and strengthen social justice. Understand the impact of data-driven methods in various contexts, from exposing bias in predictive policing to contributing evidence for international criminal courts. Delve into the potential of data-driven investigations for systematic research and interdisciplinary collaborations in the pursuit of human rights and social justice.