PeaceTech Lab

11/08/2021

AmazonSmile is a simple way to support PeaceTech Lab at no cost to you, as AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the Lab. With the holiday season approaching, supporting the Lab whilst shopping as usual is easy! The shopping experience is identical to Amazon.com; go to www.smile.amazon.com and select PeaceTech Lab as the #charitable #organization of your choice! Your donation helps us put the right tools in the right hands today.

AmazonSmile is a simple way to support PeaceTech Lab at no cost to you, as AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the Lab. With the holiday season approaching, supporting the Lab whilst shopping as usual is easy! The shopping experience is identical to Amazon.com; go to www.smile.amazon.com and select PeaceTech Lab as the #charitable #organization of your choice! Your donation helps us put the right tools in the right hands today.

11/03/2021

We are bringing the creator of Humans of New York and Humans of New York: The Series, #BrandonStanton, into the spotlight as an honoree for the 2022 International Peace Honors! Brandon has created a photographic census which has raised over $20M for various causes, charities, and individuals by utilizing the tools of storytelling and technology. He has showcased the power of ordinary people coming together to do good in the world.

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Stay tuned for more 2022 honorees announcements. Follow @internationalpeacehonors for more news!
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#InternationalPeaceHonors #brandonstanton #humansofnewyork #HONY #honytheseries #photography #PeaceTechLab #IPH #PTL #Humanity #Activism #Peace #SocialImpact

We are bringing the creator of Humans of New York and Humans of New York: The Series, #BrandonStanton, into the spotlight as an honoree for the 2022 International Peace Honors! Brandon has created a photographic census which has raised over $20M for various causes, charities, and individuals by utilizing the tools of storytelling and technology. He has showcased the power of ordinary people coming together to do good in the world.

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Stay tuned for more 2022 honorees announcements. Follow @internationalpeacehonors for more news!
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#InternationalPeaceHonors #brandonstanton #humansofnewyork #HONY #honytheseries #photography #PeaceTechLab #IPH #PTL #Humanity #Activism #Peace #SocialImpact

11/02/2021

Special Issue: Countering Hate and Violent Extremism · Peace Science Digest

Our Senior Specialist, Achol Jok Mach, wrote a fantastic article about the Lab's Countering Hate Action Network (CHAN) program in Peace Science Digest! Read about how we contextualize tech tools, such as our Hate Speech Lexicons, to counter hate around the world and an analysis on the role of NGOs and social movements in countering violent extremism and radicalization.

#peacetech #hatespeech #globalpeace

We are pleased to present our special issue on countering hate and violent extremism in collaboration with Thought Partnerships.

11/01/2021

PeaceTech Lab is excited to announce our pilot PTL Chapter launching at Georgetown University! Pioneered by two of our interns, this initiative will help students learn more about the global peacetech movement and apply their skills to the local D.C. community. We cannot wait to see what Georgetown students will achieve!

#peacetech #georgetownuniversity #newclub #peacetechlabchapter #washingtondc

PeaceTech Lab is excited to announce our pilot PTL Chapter launching at Georgetown University! Pioneered by two of our interns, this initiative will help students learn more about the global peacetech movement and apply their skills to the local D.C. community. We cannot wait to see what Georgetown students will achieve!

#peacetech #georgetownuniversity #newclub #peacetechlabchapter #washingtondc

10/18/2021

We are honored to announce our first 2022 International Peace Honors' inspiring honoree, Forest Whitaker. An #artist by trade and a #humanitarian by #heart, this Oscar winner has done much as a filmmaker and producer to shine a light on social issues, diversity and inclusivity. Yet, his greatest actions perhaps come from his engagement for peace away from the limelight, through empowering young women and men from communities touched by violence and armed conflict, through his organization Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative.
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Stay tuned for more exciting news and to learn more about our other 2022 honorees!
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#InternationalPeaceHonors #PeaceTechLab #IPH #Humanity #Activism #Peace #Techforgood #Leadership #SocialImpact #whitakerpeace #ForestWhitaker

We are honored to announce our first 2022 International Peace Honors' inspiring honoree, Forest Whitaker. An #artist by trade and a #humanitarian by #heart, this Oscar winner has done much as a filmmaker and producer to shine a light on social issues, diversity and inclusivity. Yet, his greatest actions perhaps come from his engagement for peace away from the limelight, through empowering young women and men from communities touched by violence and armed conflict, through his organization Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative.
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Stay tuned for more exciting news and to learn more about our other 2022 honorees!
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Follow International Peace Honors and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.peacetechlab.org/newsletter
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#InternationalPeaceHonors #PeaceTechLab #IPH #Humanity #Activism #Peace #Techforgood #Leadership #SocialImpact #whitakerpeace #ForestWhitaker

10/13/2021

One of the greatest global threats we face today is the pandemic of #misinformation. Its effects are devastating in many seemingly unrelated ways. Oftentimes, the scope of the problem is compounded by the actions of well-meaning citizens. PeaceTech Lab is thrilled to have both Damaso Reyes and Ebonee Rice join us today as part of Day 2 of the #RoadtoEqualJustice in #WashingtonDC. Together, they addressed the educational tools available to the public to teach and share the skills needed to navigate the news and information environment as smart, engaged, and active participants in a healthy democracy. For information and to register for future events, go to www.rtej.org!

One of the greatest global threats we face today is the pandemic of #misinformation. Its effects are devastating in many seemingly unrelated ways. Oftentimes, the scope of the problem is compounded by the actions of well-meaning citizens. PeaceTech Lab is thrilled to have both Damaso Reyes and Ebonee Rice join us today as part of Day 2 of the #RoadtoEqualJustice in #WashingtonDC. Together, they addressed the educational tools available to the public to teach and share the skills needed to navigate the news and information environment as smart, engaged, and active participants in a healthy democracy. For information and to register for future events, go to www.rtej.org!

10/12/2021

There is no easy solution when it comes to prison reform, something Emily Tatro, the Deputy Director at Council for Court Excellence knows all too well. When a proposal for a new Washington D.C. correctional facility was released a few years ago, it stirred up a lot of opinions, suggestions and controversy from criminal justice experts and activists as well as from the greater D.C. community.
Ms. Tatro was part of the task force convened by the city in 2019 - composed of experts, scholars, community organizers and those whose lives have been directly touched by incarceration - to research, analyze and weigh all the available data and come up with the most effective way to move forward. The report, released earlier this year, is a testament to the importance and effectiveness of gathering and analyzing all available data, from all available sources, especially when it comes to issues of social justice and reform.
PeaceTech Lab is thrilled to have Ms. Tatro as one of our featured speakers when the Road to Equal Justice comes to Washington D.C. on October 12th and 13th! Register now at www.rtej.org/washington-dc to be a part of this free, virtual event.

There is no easy solution when it comes to prison reform, something Emily Tatro, the Deputy Director at Council for Court Excellence knows all too well. When a proposal for a new Washington D.C. correctional facility was released a few years ago, it stirred up a lot of opinions, suggestions and controversy from criminal justice experts and activists as well as from the greater D.C. community.
Ms. Tatro was part of the task force convened by the city in 2019 - composed of experts, scholars, community organizers and those whose lives have been directly touched by incarceration - to research, analyze and weigh all the available data and come up with the most effective way to move forward. The report, released earlier this year, is a testament to the importance and effectiveness of gathering and analyzing all available data, from all available sources, especially when it comes to issues of social justice and reform.
PeaceTech Lab is thrilled to have Ms. Tatro as one of our featured speakers when the Road to Equal Justice comes to Washington D.C. on October 12th and 13th! Register now at www.rtej.org/washington-dc to be a part of this free, virtual event.

10/07/2021

misinformation.read

PeaceTech Lab's Sheldon Himelfarb has co-authored a riveting CNN article with University of Oxford's Dr. Howard regarding the modern day crisis of misinformation. Read their analysis of various proposed policy options and the coordinated, global approach that is needed to address the issue!

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/07/opinions/facebook-misinformation-and-how-to-fix-it-himelfarb-howard/index.html

09/30/2021

PeaceTech Lab is looking to expand our team! We have recently opened applications for three new intern positions:

Fall Intern - The Road to Equal Justice Initiative
Fall Intern - Operations and Finance
Fall Intern - Special Projects

To apply, applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by October 15. Applications will be viewed on a rolling basis! Find out more on our website at www.peacetechlab.org/work-with-us. #jobs #internships #team

PeaceTech Lab is looking to expand our team! We have recently opened applications for three new intern positions:

Fall Intern - The Road to Equal Justice Initiative
Fall Intern - Operations and Finance
Fall Intern - Special Projects

To apply, applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by October 15. Applications will be viewed on a rolling basis! Find out more on our website at www.peacetechlab.org/work-with-us. #jobs #internships #team

09/21/2021

Hoy, Día Internacional de la Paz, reafirmamos y fortalecemos nuestro compromiso de unir a una comunidad en constante expansión de activistas y ciudadanos a través de un llamado a la acción durante estos tiempos difíciles.

¡Los Premios Internacionales de la Paz regresan en 2022!

¿Te unes a nosotros para superar lo que nos divide, para trabajar juntos para construir activamente un mundo en el que todos podamos prosperar?

#Peacehonors #peacetech #IPH #PIP
#Premios #DiaInternacionalDeLaPaz #DíaDeLaPaz2022

Hoy, Día Internacional de la Paz, reafirmamos y fortalecemos nuestro compromiso de unir a una comunidad en constante expansión de activistas y ciudadanos a través de un llamado a la acción durante estos tiempos difíciles.

¡Los Premios Internacionales de la Paz regresan en 2022!

¿Te unes a nosotros para superar lo que nos divide, para trabajar juntos para construir activamente un mundo en el que todos podamos prosperar?

#Peacehonors #peacetech #IPH #PIP
#Premios #DiaInternacionalDeLaPaz #DíaDeLaPaz2022

09/21/2021

Today, International Day of Peace, we reaffirm and strengthen our commitment to unite an ever-expanding community of activists and citizens through a call to action during these difficult times.

The International Peace Honors returns in 2022!

Would you join us to rise above what divides us, to work together to actively build a world where we can all thrive?

#Peacehonors #peacetech #IPH #PIP #awards #internationalDayforPeace #PeaceDay

Today, International Day of Peace, we reaffirm and strengthen our commitment to unite an ever-expanding community of activists and citizens through a call to action during these difficult times.

The International Peace Honors returns in 2022!

Would you join us to rise above what divides us, to work together to actively build a world where we can all thrive?

#Peacehonors #peacetech #IPH #PIP #awards #internationalDayforPeace #PeaceDay

09/21/2021

PeaceTech Lab recognizes #internationaldayofpeace for a more equitable and peaceful world. Let's strive to create such an environment together; join us to maximize the potential of technology for peace!

#peaceday #globalpeace #worldpeace #internationaldayofpeace2021

PeaceTech Lab recognizes #internationaldayofpeace for a more equitable and peaceful world. Let's strive to create such an environment together; join us to maximize the potential of technology for peace!

#peaceday #globalpeace #worldpeace #internationaldayofpeace2021

09/21/2021

Now you can listen to Sawa Shabab season 5 anytime. Stream it on https://tinyurl.com/jrrteyxm and answer the questions we post every week on this page!

Can't wait to hear from you listeners! 🙌

09/15/2021

PeaceTech Lab celebrates the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latin Americans of the past and present! Today, September 15, is a historically significant day that marks the anniversary of independence of five nations in Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #hispanicheritage #latinamerica #centralamerica #culture

PeaceTech Lab celebrates the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latin Americans of the past and present! Today, September 15, is a historically significant day that marks the anniversary of independence of five nations in Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #hispanicheritage #latinamerica #centralamerica #culture

09/10/2021

Data Informed Societies Achieving Sustainability Tasks for the Global Scientific Engineering and Medical Communities A Virtual Workshop | National Academies

PeaceTech Lab's Sheldon Himelfarb featured as a panelist discussing COVID-19, Big Data, and Digitalization for a two-day virtual workshop with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, from September 9-10th. The workshop explored how the global scientific, engineering, and medical communities can better facilitate the effective use of data to advance sustainability, and addressed disparities in the ability of societies to utilize data. Alongside Mr. Himelfarb were participants from governments, the private sector, academia, and nongovernmental and international organizations. A video of the sessions will be posted on the project website later this month (linked below)!

Learn more from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

09/02/2021

In 2020, PeaceTech Lab started The Road to Equal Justice with Opal Tometi, co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter, with the goal to empower social justice organizations in U.S. cities with media, data, and technology tools and strategies. So far workshops have been held across #Baltimore, #Denver, #Boston, #Miami, and #NewOrleans and all have been held virtually so far. #TheRoadToEqualJustice will start in-person training beginning with Washington D.C. in October before embarking on a large multiple city tour in 2022! To learn more and join PeaceTech Lab's initiative, go to http://ow.ly/WbBJ50G3hdf or contact [email protected]!

http://ow.ly/nmBj50G3hdg

08/30/2021

If you, a family member, or a colleague require more information and support from the US Department of State, PeaceTech Lab has compiled a list of contacts. If you are emailing for emergency evacuation, provide a brief explanation of why you are at risk at this moment and how many family members are included in that risk assessment.

08/24/2021

Steps to Protect Your Online Identity from the Taliban: Digital History and Evading Biometrics Abuses

An amazing resource from Human Rights First to help those in Afghanistan. As the Taliban may have gained more access to biometric databases, information, and equipment, protecting online identities is more important than ever. You too can help others evade the misuse of biometric data by sharing resources such as this!

Evading the Misuse of Biometric Data We understand that the Taliban is now likely to have access to various biometric databases and equipment in Afghanistan, including some left behind by coalition military forces. This technology is likely to include access to a database with fingerprints and iris....