Neurorights in the United Nations
Milestones
August 15th, 2023: NRF chairs Rafael Yuste and Jared Genser address neurorights at the 110th session of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD).
July 13st, 2023: NRF participates in the UNESCO International Conference on Ethics of Neurotechnology in Paris.
Oct 9th, 2023: Chair and founder Rafael Yuste provides keynote address on digital rights at the UNAOC and ONUART Foundation’s “Global Dialogue” conference in Geneva.
September 8th, 2022: The Advisory Committee to the UN HRC submits a proposal on neurotechnology and human rights to be considered for approval.
September 13th, 2021: Secretary General of the United Nations highlights neurotechnology as a human rights priority in his Common Agenda.
March 12th, 2020: Chair and Founder Dr. Rafael Yuste meets with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to discuss neurorights.
November 17th, 2023: NRF chairs Rafael Yuste and Jared Genser address human rights consequences of neurotechnology at the 78th Session of the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT).
August 8th, 2023: Chair and founder Rafael Yuste speaks at the UN HRC advisory meeting in Geneva on neurorights.
July 13st, 2023: NRF participates in the UNESCO International Conference on Ethics of Neurotechnology in Paris.
October 6th, 2022: The UN HRC adopts resolution A/HRC/51/L3 on neurotechnology and human rights
February 18th, 2022: Chair and Founder Dr. Rafael Yuste interviews with the UNESCO Courier to discuss neurorights.
March 11th, 2021: Chair and Founder Dr. Rafael Yuste meets with the UN Office of the Secretary General to participate in a hearing on neurotechnology and human rights.
September 17th, 2020: Chair and Founder Dr. Rafael Yuste speaks about neurorights at UNESCO Hearings on Neurotechnology.
September 17th, 2020: Chair and Founder Dr. Rafael Yuste speaks about neurorights at UNESCO Hearings on Neurotechnology.