Human Rights Data Analysis Group
@hrdag.org
We're a nonprofit organization using data analysis, scientific research, and innovation in scientific methods in the field of human rights.
Website: https://hrdag.org
Substack: https://hrdag.substack.com/
Website: https://hrdag.org
Substack: https://hrdag.substack.com/
Data created during times of human rights violations can be used to prove command responsibility: that those at the very top are responsible for the actions of the agents carrying out their orders.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Data created during times of human rights violations can be used to prove command responsibility: that those at the very top are responsible for the actions of the agents carrying out their orders.
hrdag.substack.com/p/dictatorsh...
hrdag.substack.com/p/dictatorsh...
Those in power must never undermine a court out of fear that it may turn its attention toward them.
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Trump Administration’s Sanctions on the ICC are an Attack on the Rule of Law
The Trump Administration has issued additional sanctions against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), further endangering accountability and justice worldwide. Attacks on the ICC were a…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Those in power must never undermine a court out of fear that it may turn its attention toward them.
hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
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Do you use methods of participatory science to study AI? Are you curious about doing so?
Megan Price of @hrdag.org & I have been delighted by the enthusiasm for our recent paper and the interest in community-building, so we're holding a meetup Mon Jan 12 @ noon ET!
cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Megan Price of @hrdag.org & I have been delighted by the enthusiasm for our recent paper and the interest in community-building, so we're holding a meetup Mon Jan 12 @ noon ET!
cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Participatory AI Evaluation Meet Up. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Participatory AI Evaluation Meet Up. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
cornell.zoom.us
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Do you use methods of participatory science to study AI? Are you curious about doing so?
Megan Price of @hrdag.org & I have been delighted by the enthusiasm for our recent paper and the interest in community-building, so we're holding a meetup Mon Jan 12 @ noon ET!
cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Megan Price of @hrdag.org & I have been delighted by the enthusiasm for our recent paper and the interest in community-building, so we're holding a meetup Mon Jan 12 @ noon ET!
cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We don’t work alone. HRDAG partners with truth commissions, courts, and local advocates to build evidence together.
Justice is a collective process and data is one of our shared tools.
Justice is a collective process and data is one of our shared tools.
January 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM
We don’t work alone. HRDAG partners with truth commissions, courts, and local advocates to build evidence together.
Justice is a collective process and data is one of our shared tools.
Justice is a collective process and data is one of our shared tools.
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Equality before the law must apply to everyone, including the President of the United States. hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
Trump Administration’s Sanctions on the ICC are an Attack on the Rule of Law
The Trump Administration has issued additional sanctions against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), further endangering accountability and justice worldwide. Attacks on the ICC were a…
hrdag.org
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Equality before the law must apply to everyone, including the President of the United States. hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
Equality before the law must apply to everyone, including the President of the United States. hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
Trump Administration’s Sanctions on the ICC are an Attack on the Rule of Law
The Trump Administration has issued additional sanctions against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), further endangering accountability and justice worldwide. Attacks on the ICC were a…
hrdag.org
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Equality before the law must apply to everyone, including the President of the United States. hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
Many scientists think involving humans in AI science is the ethical choice. But our research shows that human participation also improves precision and reliability in the science.
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The Data are Clear: Public Engagement Improves AI Science
Structural Zero Issue 06
Here’s what I’ve noticed: a lot of scientists and AI developers think that involving affected communities in AI research is probably the right thing to do, ethically. But they...
hrdag.org
January 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Many scientists think involving humans in AI science is the ethical choice. But our research shows that human participation also improves precision and reliability in the science.
hrdag.org/2025/11/25/t...
hrdag.org/2025/11/25/t...
The ICC is a powerful tool against impunity. That's why HRDAG adds our voice to the community of human rights organizations demanding that the Trump Administration respect international law and the ICC’s essential independence.
hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
Trump Administration’s Sanctions on the ICC are an Attack on the Rule of Law
The Trump Administration has issued additional sanctions against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), further endangering accountability and justice worldwide. Attacks on the ICC were a k...
hrdag.org
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The ICC is a powerful tool against impunity. That's why HRDAG adds our voice to the community of human rights organizations demanding that the Trump Administration respect international law and the ICC’s essential independence.
hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
hrdag.org/2026/01/05/t...
Behind every data point is a human story.
Our work exists to honor those stories with scientific rigor and meticulous research.
Our work exists to honor those stories with scientific rigor and meticulous research.
January 1, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Behind every data point is a human story.
Our work exists to honor those stories with scientific rigor and meticulous research.
Our work exists to honor those stories with scientific rigor and meticulous research.
As the year closes, we reaffirm our commitment to:
• Scientific rigor
• Transparency
• Human rights
You can support our work with a donation today:
hrdag.networkforgood.com
• Scientific rigor
• Transparency
• Human rights
You can support our work with a donation today:
hrdag.networkforgood.com
Put Data Science to Work for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) We are data scientists for human rights. We are non-partisan and non-profit. We seek opportunities where the debate hinges on a question of fact. Our work…
hrdag.networkforgood.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As the year closes, we reaffirm our commitment to:
• Scientific rigor
• Transparency
• Human rights
You can support our work with a donation today:
hrdag.networkforgood.com
• Scientific rigor
• Transparency
• Human rights
You can support our work with a donation today:
hrdag.networkforgood.com
Stand with science and human rights. Donate to HRDAG today. hrdag.networkforgood.com
Put Data Science to Work for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) We are data scientists for human rights. We are non-partisan and non-profit. We seek opportunities where the debate hinges on a question of fact. Our work…
hrdag.networkforgood.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Stand with science and human rights. Donate to HRDAG today. hrdag.networkforgood.com
Looking back on the year:
We’re proud of work that prioritizes accuracy over speed and centers the voices and perspectives of community members.
We’re proud of work that prioritizes accuracy over speed and centers the voices and perspectives of community members.
December 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Looking back on the year:
We’re proud of work that prioritizes accuracy over speed and centers the voices and perspectives of community members.
We’re proud of work that prioritizes accuracy over speed and centers the voices and perspectives of community members.
As the year ends, we are grateful for collaboration.
We know our organization is part of a global community of scientists using their skills for justice.
We know our organization is part of a global community of scientists using their skills for justice.
December 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As the year ends, we are grateful for collaboration.
We know our organization is part of a global community of scientists using their skills for justice.
We know our organization is part of a global community of scientists using their skills for justice.
As the year ends, we're asking our supporters around the world to help HRDAG continue our critical work: developing and applying advanced scientific methods (statistics, computer science) to human rights data. Please donate today: hrdag.networkforgood.com
Put Data Science to Work for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) We are data scientists for human rights. We are non-partisan and non-profit. We seek opportunities where the debate hinges on a question of fact. Our work…
hrdag.networkforgood.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As the year ends, we're asking our supporters around the world to help HRDAG continue our critical work: developing and applying advanced scientific methods (statistics, computer science) to human rights data. Please donate today: hrdag.networkforgood.com
Have a Donor Advised Fund? You can direct a gift to HRDAG. Read our how-to guide here: hrdag.org/donate-with-...
HRDAG - Human Rights Data Analysis Group
To donate to Human Rights Data Analysis Group via a Donor Advised Fund, you should follow three steps: In your Donor Advised Fund portal, look up our fiscal sponsor Community Partners using the Tax…
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December 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Have a Donor Advised Fund? You can direct a gift to HRDAG. Read our how-to guide here: hrdag.org/donate-with-...
As the new year approaches, we remember some of the early lessons of human rights work: when under threat, scatter the work to reduce the surface of attack.
Then, above all, keep working.
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Then, above all, keep working.
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Scatter and Keep Working
Human rights workers and everyday citizens are asking: how do we deal with the evolving and very real threats we are facing?
hrdag.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
As the new year approaches, we remember some of the early lessons of human rights work: when under threat, scatter the work to reduce the surface of attack.
Then, above all, keep working.
hrdag.substack.com/p/scatter-an...
Then, above all, keep working.
hrdag.substack.com/p/scatter-an...
Every donation to HRDAG makes a huge difference in our ability to continue this important work. Please donate today and ask your friends to do the same. hrdag.networkforgood.com
Put Data Science to Work for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) We are data scientists for human rights. We are non-partisan and non-profit. We seek opportunities where the debate hinges on a question of fact. Our work…
hrdag.networkforgood.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Every donation to HRDAG makes a huge difference in our ability to continue this important work. Please donate today and ask your friends to do the same. hrdag.networkforgood.com
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What does human rights data analysis look like?
• Careful documentation
• Transparent methods
• Ethical collaboration
• A commitment to justice
Support HRDAG today so we can continue to do this work in the coming year. hrdag.networkforgood.com
• Careful documentation
• Transparent methods
• Ethical collaboration
• A commitment to justice
Support HRDAG today so we can continue to do this work in the coming year. hrdag.networkforgood.com
Put Data Science to Work for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) We are data scientists for human rights. We are non-partisan and non-profit. We seek opportunities where the debate hinges on a question of fact. Our work…
hrdag.networkforgood.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What does human rights data analysis look like?
• Careful documentation
• Transparent methods
• Ethical collaboration
• A commitment to justice
Support HRDAG today so we can continue to do this work in the coming year. hrdag.networkforgood.com
• Careful documentation
• Transparent methods
• Ethical collaboration
• A commitment to justice
Support HRDAG today so we can continue to do this work in the coming year. hrdag.networkforgood.com
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We are a small nonprofit using science and scientific reasoning to hold perpetrators to account and advance human rights. Your support makes a huge difference. Help us make our end-of-year fundraising goal so we can continue our vital work. hrdag.networkforgood.com
Put Data Science to Work for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG)
We are data scientists for human rights. We are non-partisan and non-profit. We seek opportunities where the debate hinges on a question of fact. Our work h...
hrdag.networkforgood.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We are a small nonprofit using science and scientific reasoning to hold perpetrators to account and advance human rights. Your support makes a huge difference. Help us make our end-of-year fundraising goal so we can continue our vital work. hrdag.networkforgood.com
What does human rights data analysis look like?
• Careful documentation
• Transparent methods
• Ethical collaboration
• A commitment to justice
Support HRDAG today so we can continue to do this work in the coming year. hrdag.networkforgood.com
• Careful documentation
• Transparent methods
• Ethical collaboration
• A commitment to justice
Support HRDAG today so we can continue to do this work in the coming year. hrdag.networkforgood.com
Put Data Science to Work for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) We are data scientists for human rights. We are non-partisan and non-profit. We seek opportunities where the debate hinges on a question of fact. Our work…
hrdag.networkforgood.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What does human rights data analysis look like?
• Careful documentation
• Transparent methods
• Ethical collaboration
• A commitment to justice
Support HRDAG today so we can continue to do this work in the coming year. hrdag.networkforgood.com
• Careful documentation
• Transparent methods
• Ethical collaboration
• A commitment to justice
Support HRDAG today so we can continue to do this work in the coming year. hrdag.networkforgood.com
We are a small nonprofit using science and scientific reasoning to hold perpetrators to account and advance human rights. Your support makes a huge difference. Help us make our end-of-year fundraising goal so we can continue our vital work. hrdag.networkforgood.com
Put Data Science to Work for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG)
We are data scientists for human rights. We are non-partisan and non-profit. We seek opportunities where the debate hinges on a question of fact. Our work h...
hrdag.networkforgood.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We are a small nonprofit using science and scientific reasoning to hold perpetrators to account and advance human rights. Your support makes a huge difference. Help us make our end-of-year fundraising goal so we can continue our vital work. hrdag.networkforgood.com
This holiday season, we are grateful for encryption.
Our work with data and human rights would not be possible without strong encryption.
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Our work with data and human rights would not be possible without strong encryption.
hrdag.substack.com/p/without-en...
Without Encryption My Work Wouldn’t Be Possible
Our work isn’t always popular. It can infuriate those in power who want to cover up incriminating truths about the past and current trends in state violence. So when I think about HRDAG’s threat…
hrdag.substack.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This holiday season, we are grateful for encryption.
Our work with data and human rights would not be possible without strong encryption.
hrdag.substack.com/p/without-en...
Our work with data and human rights would not be possible without strong encryption.
hrdag.substack.com/p/without-en...
From the archive: dictatorships create a lot of data.
Which is exactly how we hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes.
hrdag.substack.com/p/dictatorsh...
Which is exactly how we hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes.
hrdag.substack.com/p/dictatorsh...
Dictatorships create a lot of data
Wouldn’t a dictator who is committing human rights violations go to great lengths to hide their actions? It turns out they don’t.
hrdag.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
From the archive: dictatorships create a lot of data.
Which is exactly how we hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes.
hrdag.substack.com/p/dictatorsh...
Which is exactly how we hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes.
hrdag.substack.com/p/dictatorsh...
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In recent research by CAT Lab and HRDAG, we found 5 areas where participation improves the science of AI:
1. Equipose
2. Measurement
3. Explanation
4. Inference
5. Interpretation
Learn what these mean and how this can influence scientific approaches to AI:
citizensandtech.org/2025/11/part...
1. Equipose
2. Measurement
3. Explanation
4. Inference
5. Interpretation
Learn what these mean and how this can influence scientific approaches to AI:
citizensandtech.org/2025/11/part...
How can Public Involvement Improve the Science of AI? New in PNAS
Can public participation in the science of AI make research better or is it a necessary compromise of quality?
citizensandtech.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In recent research by CAT Lab and HRDAG, we found 5 areas where participation improves the science of AI:
1. Equipose
2. Measurement
3. Explanation
4. Inference
5. Interpretation
Learn what these mean and how this can influence scientific approaches to AI:
citizensandtech.org/2025/11/part...
1. Equipose
2. Measurement
3. Explanation
4. Inference
5. Interpretation
Learn what these mean and how this can influence scientific approaches to AI:
citizensandtech.org/2025/11/part...
From the archives: learn about the statistical concepts of "capture-recapture," also known as "multiple systems estimation."
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Computing Multiple Systems Estimation in R
Patrick Ball
hrdag.org
December 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
From the archives: learn about the statistical concepts of "capture-recapture," also known as "multiple systems estimation."
hrdag.org/tech-notes/b...
hrdag.org/tech-notes/b...