With support from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF), Chevening alumni led two high-impact events in Argentina, bringing together experts to tackle how freedom of expression and artificial intelligence are shaping the future of human rights. We find out more.
With support from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF), the alumni-led project Enhancing Human Rights in Argentina brought together journalists, legal experts, and technology specialists for two impactful events focused on two key human rights challenges of our time: freedom of expression and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. The events provided a platform for meaningful dialogue across sectors, placing Chevening alumni at the heart of efforts to promote human rights through informed discussion and collaboration.
“These events weren’t just about discussion. They were about building bridges, between people, sectors, and ideas.”
The project began as a response to several individual proposals from Chevening alumni working in the human rights space. Instead of pursuing them separately, the local Chevening team worked with alumni to develop a unified programme, one that could encourage collaboration and connect alumni with external organisations and experts tackling the same issues.
The result was a coordinated effort focused on two pressing human rights themes: the role of the press in defending democracy, and the protection of human rights in the age of AI. Both events were delivered in partnership with national and regional institutions, drawing participants from across Argentina and the wider region.
The first event, held in November, was co-organised with the Argentine Journalism Forum (FOPEA). It focused on freedom of expression, a fundamental human right. Journalists, legal experts, and Chevening alumni gathered at the British Residence to explore how this right is being shaped by digital trends, emerging technologies, and the evolving role of the media. A UK-based expert in artificial intelligence also offered insights into how AI is changing the way information is produced, consumed, and trusted.
In December, a second event addressed another key issue: the implications of AI for human rights, including privacy, fairness, and access to opportunities. Held in partnership with a regional human rights institute, this session brought together legal and technical experts to explore how AI can be developed and deployed in ways that uphold human dignity and protect against harm. A closed-door roundtable enabled practitioners to share experiences and ideas, followed by a public keynote and networking session at the British Residence to engage a wider audience.
Both events gave Chevening alumni the chance to engage with leaders and decision-makers, as well as each other. Alumni helped design and deliver the events, serving as speakers, moderators, and facilitators. That visibility, and the access it enabled, opened doors to new partnerships and future collaborations.
The mix of local and international voices added real depth. Just as importantly, the sessions created space to meet new people and strengthen relationships already in place. Many participants left wanting to stay connected and keep the conversation going, through follow-up events, working groups, or new alumni-led projects.
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