APC Director to Advance Human Rights-Centered AI Governance at UN General Assembly
APC
- APC Executive Director Chat Garcia Ramilo has been appointed to the AI for Good Global Commission to advocate for human rights and inclusivity in emerging technology.
- Ramilo will participate in a series of high-level engagements during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in September 2026 to ensure civil society perspectives influence global AI governance.
Key Advocacy Focus Areas
- Promoting multistakeholder participation in AI policy to ensure responsible innovation and broad socioeconomic benefits.
- Addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), including deepfakes and automated harassment, which disproportionately impact marginalized groups.
- Emphasizing environmental sustainability in AI development and advocating for community-centered connectivity to bridge the digital divide.
UNGA 2026 Engagement Highlights
- 21 September: Participation in Digital@UNGA 2026 and a high-level roundtable on AI agency and sovereignty among "middle powers."
- 22 September: Joining the 'Digital Infrastructure Investment Catalyser' to discuss financing and delivery models for digital infrastructure in emerging markets.
- 23 September: Leading discussions on consent frameworks for preventing non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse and reviewing WSIS Action Lines for inclusive digital cooperation.
- 25 September: Co-convening a session with UN Women and UNFPA to address AI-enabled threats against women and girls, focusing on governance and accountability.