Laura O'Brien

Apr 10, 2024 | accessnow.org | Laura O'Brien

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, welcome the United States-led United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolution “Seizing the opportunities of safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems for sustainable development.” Stakeholders far from UN grounds benefit when states clarify their position on new and emerging technologies and how international law, including international human rights law, and sustainable development commitments apply to fields like artificial...

Feb 20, 2024 | targetednews.com | Laura O'Brien

The Keen Eye of Chuck Harris is Focused on His Family's Legacy of Dyslexia Research and Student Support at VCU February 20, 2024RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:Spurred by his struggles as a youth, the successful cinematographer is upholding his parents' commitment and philanthropy. As a third-grade student, Charles A. "Chuck" Harris struggled with reading, writing and spelling.

Dec 22, 2023 | targetednews.com | Laura O'Brien

VCU: Partnership Supports Teacher Preparation Programs for Veterans and Military Families December 22, 2023RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education has partnered with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to include the RTR Teacher Residency program (RTR) as a career opportunity for military members and their families. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding on Dec.

Dec 11, 2023 | accessnow.org | Peter Micek |Laura O'Brien

For human rights defenders operating in 2023, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is woefully deficient in an area critical to both their security and their work: digital rights. It does not mention the internet and digital technologies nor private corporations – two forces overwhelming our advocacy and manipulating civic space in innumerable ways. Fair enough.

Nov 22, 2023 | historyextra.com | Laura O'Brien

Rather, the marriage forged a useful alliance for the Buonaparte clan, tying them to a family higher up the social pecking order and securing recognition for Carlo from the social elites. The fact that Letizia brought the biggest dowry in Corsica to the marriage undoubtedly helped make her an even more attractive prospect. Read more | Ridley Scott’s Napoleon: how accurate is the movie? The real history explainedEight of Letizia’s 13 children survived into adulthood.