RightsCon Tunis 2019

We are seeing dramatic challenges for human rights philanthropy, with growing attacks on philanthropy, the shrinking of civic space on and offline, the difficulties of transferring funds  into increasingly authoritarian states, the explosion of data and decline of privacy, the emergence of new tools and technologies - all challenging traditional concepts of philanthropy, and its impact, value, and leadership in the 21st century.

To respond to the unique challenges of this modern tech-driven era, philanthropy, like all sectors - from media to transport to accommodation - will need to adapt to respond to new threats and opportunities that the sector face. As technology also challenges traditional concepts of human rights and social justice work in the digital age, philanthropy must also adapt to properly resource activists and social movements in ways that make sense to this new environment.

Panelists from across the globe will explore some of the key challenges, risks, and questions facing philanthropy during this next half-century as the sector adapts to become more sustainable and better support civil society and social sector partners.