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Technology in Conflict: how COVID-19 contact tracing apps can exacerbate violent conflicts

Jennifer Easterday

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Jennifer Easterday

JustPeace Labs

In this Strategic Update, Jennifer Easterday explores how a human security approach to COVID-19 tech tools would prompt tech companies, governments, and other actors to work with communities in ways that enhance their agency in the face of the pandemic to both reduce the risk of exacerbating conflict while maximizing the benefits of technology.

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Technology in Conflict

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Technology in Conflict

About the Author

Jennifer Easterday is Co-Founder & Executive Director of JustPeace Labs. She is an attorney with expertise in technology and human rights law, international criminal law and peacebuilding. Her work with NGOs and international tribunals focuses on strengthening international responses to armed conflict and mass human rights abuses in Africa, Latin America and Europe.