In a global scenario marked by the fast advancement of technology and the increasing adoption of automated systems in judicial decisions, human rights scholars and researchers face new challenges as well as opportunities. It is in this context that the Superior School of the Judges of the State of Tocantins (Esmat) holds, from November 11th to 14th , the 18th edition of the International Congress on Human Rights, consolidated as the largest training event of the institution and one of the most relevant of the state of Tocantins in the area.
This year, the theme on "The Future of Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" proposes a reflection on the ethical, legal and social limits of the use of technology in public life. The Congress will bring together experts from Brazil, Spain, China and the United States, with the aim of fostering dialogue among increasingly interdependent areas of knowledge: law, technology and fundamental rights.
Registrations
The programming is free and open to the public. Most of the activities take place in the auditorium of the Court of Justice of the State of Tocantins (TJTO), with live transmission by the Esmat channel on YouTube, especially designed to meet participants from the interior counties.
In 2024, the event brought together more than 900 registrants among magistrates, civil servers, students, researchers and representatives of public institutions and civil society. The expectation for this edition is to further expand this reach, strengthening the debate on Justice, technology and human rights in a context of digital transformation.
Registrations are already open and they can be made clicking here. The full programming will be released in the coming days.
Mini Courses
In addition to the conferences and thematic tables, the programming includes nine in person mini-courses, with limited vacancies (40 per class) and filling by order of registration. The activities will take place in the classrooms of Esmat, from 9am to 12pm, on November 11th and 12th. Led by doctors, masters and invited experts, the mini-courses address innovative practices at the intersection of technology and Justice, human rights, gender violence, decision-making methodologies and successful experiences with the use of AI in the public sector.
November 11th
- International 1 Mini Course – Artificial Intelligence, Penal System and Human Rights, with the presence of Doctor Professor Zhao Shuhong
- Mini course 2 – School Violence, Artificial Intelligence and Restorative Justice
- Mini course 3 – Peace-building Circles as a Means of Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Prevention/Management
- Mini course 4 – Gender Perspective and Legal Certainty in Trials: Theoretical and Practical Tools
November 12th
- Mini course 5 – Access to Justice in Technological Times
- Mini course 6 – Hate Speech on Social Networks and the Dignity of the Human Person
- Mini course 7 – The Use of Technology as a Tool to Combat Domestic and Family Violence Against Women
- Mini course 8 – Justice in Motion: Methodological Paths of Legal Decision
- Mini course 9 – Judicialization of Health, Vulnerability and Artificial Intelligence: Paths to a Humanized Care
Tribute
This edition of the Congress will pay tribute to a Brazilian woman who occupies a prominent place on the global technological scene. Patrícia Florissi, from the state of Pernambuco, is the technical director of the Google Cloud office in New York. Doctor on Computer Science (PhD), she leads research on emerging technologies and works in the creation of content focused on innovative leadership.
Coordination And Organization
The general coordination of the event is by Justice Marco Villas Boas, general director of Esmat and president of the Permanent College of Directors of State Schools of the Magistracy (Copedem), with scientific coordination of Doctor Professor Tarsis Barreto de Oliveira, coordinator of the Post Degree in Judicial Provision and Human Rights from Esmat/UFT.
The Congress is held by the Judiciary of the state of Tocantins, through ESMAT and the Federal University of the state of Tocantins (UFT), with support from Copedem, the Association of Magistrates of the State of Tocantins (Asmeto), Capes, Foundation for Scientific and Technological Support of the state of of Tocantins (Fapto), the National Council of Education (CNE) and the United Nations Latin American Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (ILANUD).
In case of doubts, contact can be made with the Post Graduation Center of Esmat (NPOS), by phones (63) 3142-2443/ 3142-2516 or by e-mail: