The Superior School of the Judges of the State of Tocantins (Esmat) updated the programming of the XVIII edition of the International Congress on Human Rights, which will be held from November 11th to 14th in the city of Palmas (TO). The event, consolidated as the largest of the institution and one of the most relevant of the state of Tocantins in the area, will have the inclusion of a new in person mini-course and change of location of the international mini-course, for better accommodation of the registered public.
With the theme on "The Future of Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence", the Congress will bring together experts from Brazil, Spain, China and the United States to discuss the impacts of technology on fundamental rights and contemporary Justice Systems. The programming is free, open to the public and it will be broadcast live to participants from all over the country.
New mini course is confirmed
The programming of the Congress now has one more training activity: the mini-course on "Success Cases on AI: Sharing of Good Practices and Digital Justice", which will be held on November 11th, from 9 am to 12 pm, in the auditorium of Esmat.
The proposal is to gather up to 10 successful experiences in the use of AI by institutions of the Justice System, with presentation in a format similar to that of TED Talks. The activity will be mediated by Justice Angela Issa Haonat and Judge Roniclay Alves de Morais.
Change of location - International Mini course
The International Mini-course on "Artificial Intelligence, Penal System and Human Rights", which would previously be held in the classroom, will now take place in the auditorium of the TJTO, on November 12th, from 9 am to 12 pm, with simultaneous translation. The change aims to accommodate a greater number of participants - now with 150 seats - and ensure better structure for the public.
Taught by Professor Doctor Zhao Shuhong, the mini-course will discuss the use of technologies in the criminal system, from investigation to execution of sentence, with a focus on the ethical, legal and social implications of artificial intelligence.
Confirmed mini courses
With the new organization, the programming of mini-courses now has ten in-person options, with topics ranging from decision-making methodologies to technology applied to violence prevention. All activities will take place on November 11th and 12th, from 9 am to 12 pm, with limited places.
Check out the list:
November 11th
- Mini-course 1 – School Violence, Artificial Intelligence and Restorative Justice
- Mini-course 2 – Peace-building circles as a means of interpersonal communication and conflict prevention/management
- Mini-course 3 – Gender Perspective and Legal Security in Trials: Theoretical and Practical Tools
- Mini-course 4 – Success Cases on AI: Sharing of Good Practices and Digital Justice
November 12th
- International Mini-course 5 – Artificial Intelligence, Penal System and Human Rights
- Mini-course 6 – Access to Justice in Technological Times
- Mini-course 7 – Hate speech on social networks and the dignity of the human person
- Mini-course 8 – The use of technology as a tool to combat domestic and family violence against women
- Mini-course 9 – Justice in Motion: Methodological Paths of Legal Decision
- Mini-course 10 – Judicialization of Health, Vulnerability and Artificial Intelligence: Paths to a Humanized Care
Registrations
Registrations for the Congress and the mini-courses are open and free. At the time of registration for the event, the participant must select a single in person mini-course of their preference, according to the availability of vacancies. Participation is open to magistrates, civil servers, students, members of the Justice System and the general public.
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About the congress
The International Congress on Human Rights is an event of the Judiciary of the state of Tocantins, through ESMAT and the Federal University of the state of Tocantins (UFT), with support from partner institutions such as Copedem, Eletrobrás (Brazilian Power Plants S.A), Asmeto (Association of Magistrates of the State of Tocantins), Fapto (Foundation for Scientific and Technological Support of the state of of Tocantins), Capes, CNE (National Council of Education) and ILANUD/ONU (United Nations Latin American Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders).
The general coordination of the event is from Justice Marco Villas Boas, general director of ESMAT and president of Copedem, and the scientific coordination is from Professor Tarsis Barreto Oliveira, coordinator of the Post-Graduate Program in Judicial Provision and Human Rights.
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: