Simin Kargar

Simin Kargar is a human rights lawyer focusing on the interrelations of technology and human rights. She is also affiliated with Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society where she studies the implication of AI in addressing harmful speech online, gender-based violence and technology and the interplays of power and social media. Simin brings extensive experience of working with intergovernmental agencies and civil society on digital rights, access to information and secure communication mediums in the global south. Simin previously served the mandate of Freedom of Expression at the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Follow Simin on Twitterand LinkedIn