Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 10, 2013

Human rights workers collect massive amounts of information about abuse that occurs in their countries—the individual stories are compelling, but scientific analysis of the collective data can inspire action. The analysis made news globally and expanded an international conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

And, in many of these places, we’re helping the activists avoid censorship and surveillance by the government. Because, if we make software that promises to keep your life or death sensitive information secret to the best of our abilities, we won’t build a back door in for Syria, or China, or the U.S. government or even (heavens!)

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

Benetech successfully spun off our data team as the Human Rights Data Analysis Group, an independent NGO. Whether it’s accurately reporting the number of people killed in Syria or explaining why the FBI’s count of American police killings is significantly underestimated, data is finally influencing the policy debate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

They will be placed with organizations working on policies in these areas, many part of large international networks, nonprofits, and government. Several governments have recognized the power of Twitter relations, actively seeking to connect with their peers around the world. UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) January 13, 2014.

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