WSIS+20: International AI Frameworks for Safeguarding Human Rights and Dignity

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems continue to advance and permeate key aspects of social, economic, and political life, the urgency to ensure they are developed and deployed in ways that respect human rights and protect human dignity has never been greater. Over the past years, governments, international organisations, academic institutions, and private actors have launched multiple AI governance frameworks — many of which affirm shared principles such as fairness, transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness. Yet questions remain about how these frameworks can be operationalised, harmonised, and scaled to address both global risks and national needs.

This high-level session brings of the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 together leading voices from diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector to reflect on how international AI frameworks can be strengthened to better safeguard human rights and dignity. It will also explore how these frameworks can guide national implementation, contribute to capacity development, and reinforce democratic values in the age of AI. On top of that, the dialogue will spotlight the essential role of diverse stakeholders in advancing AI literacy, building capacity, and leading ethical adoption.

About WSIS+20

WSIS stands for the World Summit on the Information Society. It is a UN-mandated process fostering digital cooperation among governments, the private sector, the technical community, academia, civil society, and UN agencies. The goal of WSIS is to build people-centric, inclusive, and development-focused information and knowledge societies.

The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 is scheduled to be held from 7 to 11 July 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, with the support of remote participation. The Forum is open to all WSIS stakeholders.

Registration on-site or online: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2025/Home/Registration

Online agenda and programme of the event: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2025/Agenda

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