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/
Watch HRDAG's recent webinar exploring how we're preparing for increasing attacks on human rights and scientific organizations in the United States.
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IN THE FACE OF TYRANNY: HRDAG Hosted Discussion with the Human Rights Community on Recent Threats
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November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Watch HRDAG's recent webinar exploring how we're preparing for increasing attacks on human rights and scientific organizations in the United States.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHk...
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Numbers can’t bring back lives lost, but they can support truth and accountability.
That's why @hrdag.org uses statistical analysis and careful data curation to ensure we know the truth about state violence.
That's why @hrdag.org uses statistical analysis and careful data curation to ensure we know the truth about state violence.
November 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Numbers can’t bring back lives lost, but they can support truth and accountability.
That's why @hrdag.org uses statistical analysis and careful data curation to ensure we know the truth about state violence.
That's why @hrdag.org uses statistical analysis and careful data curation to ensure we know the truth about state violence.
HRDAG recently hosted a conversations with our colleagues in the human rights and data justice community about recent attacks on our field in the United States. Watch the first part of that conversation:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHk...
IN THE FACE OF TYRANNY: HRDAG Hosted Discussion with the Human Rights Community on Recent Threats
YouTube video by Human Rights Data Analysis Group
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November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
HRDAG recently hosted a conversations with our colleagues in the human rights and data justice community about recent attacks on our field in the United States. Watch the first part of that conversation:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHk...
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Como enfrentar a tirania? Acima de tudo, não perca os dados. Palestra de Patrick Ball e Megan Price, do @hrdag.org
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Watch now: "In the Face of Tyranny," a Webinar with HRDAG
The Human Rights Data Analysis Group recently hosted a conversation about the significant threats facing human rights researchers and scientific NGOs in the United States. We are posting the first par...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Como enfrentar a tirania? Acima de tudo, não perca os dados. Palestra de Patrick Ball e Megan Price, do @hrdag.org
hrdag.org/2025/11/05/w...
hrdag.org/2025/11/05/w...
Tyranny isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it is the erasure of data, the silencing of scientists, the undermining of institutions.
HRDAG opposes tyranny in the US today just as we've spoken out against human rights violations worldwide for 35 years.
hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
Sometimes it is the erasure of data, the silencing of scientists, the undermining of institutions.
HRDAG opposes tyranny in the US today just as we've spoken out against human rights violations worldwide for 35 years.
hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
HRDAG - Human Rights Data Analysis Group
IN THE FACE OF TYRANNY
Taking a Stand as Data Scientists
As human rights data analysts, we center our moral understanding on the values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We believe that “r...
hrdag.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Tyranny isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it is the erasure of data, the silencing of scientists, the undermining of institutions.
HRDAG opposes tyranny in the US today just as we've spoken out against human rights violations worldwide for 35 years.
hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
Sometimes it is the erasure of data, the silencing of scientists, the undermining of institutions.
HRDAG opposes tyranny in the US today just as we've spoken out against human rights violations worldwide for 35 years.
hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
Numbers can’t bring back lives lost, but they can support truth and accountability.
That's why @hrdag.org uses statistical analysis and careful data curation to ensure we know the truth about state violence.
That's why @hrdag.org uses statistical analysis and careful data curation to ensure we know the truth about state violence.
November 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Numbers can’t bring back lives lost, but they can support truth and accountability.
That's why @hrdag.org uses statistical analysis and careful data curation to ensure we know the truth about state violence.
That's why @hrdag.org uses statistical analysis and careful data curation to ensure we know the truth about state violence.
In the United States, we are witnessing:
☑️ Sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors
☑️ Attacks on academic institutions
☑️ Targeting of philanthropic human rights organizations
These attacks mirror the signs of repression we have documented in other countries.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
☑️ Sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors
☑️ Attacks on academic institutions
☑️ Targeting of philanthropic human rights organizations
These attacks mirror the signs of repression we have documented in other countries.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
HRDAG Takes a Stand Against Tyranny in the United States
by Patrick Ball and Megan Price
Today the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) publicly denounces the growing attacks on science and human rights in the United States. We reaffirm our commitment ...
hrdag.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
In the United States, we are witnessing:
☑️ Sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors
☑️ Attacks on academic institutions
☑️ Targeting of philanthropic human rights organizations
These attacks mirror the signs of repression we have documented in other countries.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
☑️ Sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors
☑️ Attacks on academic institutions
☑️ Targeting of philanthropic human rights organizations
These attacks mirror the signs of repression we have documented in other countries.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
Public defenders and criminal defense attorneys: join
@hrdag.org's Tarak Shah in Yosemite on November 7. You'll learn to use a California police misconduct database and get CLE credit. www.cpda.org/2025-felony-...
@hrdag.org's Tarak Shah in Yosemite on November 7. You'll learn to use a California police misconduct database and get CLE credit. www.cpda.org/2025-felony-...
2025 Felony Trial Practice Seminar
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October 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Public defenders and criminal defense attorneys: join
@hrdag.org's Tarak Shah in Yosemite on November 7. You'll learn to use a California police misconduct database and get CLE credit. www.cpda.org/2025-felony-...
@hrdag.org's Tarak Shah in Yosemite on November 7. You'll learn to use a California police misconduct database and get CLE credit. www.cpda.org/2025-felony-...
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defend science and the rule of law.
HRDAG remains a nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization. Our mission is focused on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Today, we denounce violations of human rights occurring in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
Today, we denounce violations of human rights occurring in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
October 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
defend science and the rule of law.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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When knowledge is threatened, rights are threatened.
That's why HRDAG is taking a stand against tyranny in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
That's why HRDAG is taking a stand against tyranny in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
HRDAG - Human Rights Data Analysis Group
IN THE FACE OF TYRANNY
Taking a Stand as Data Scientists
As human rights data analysts, we center our moral understanding on the values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We believe that “r...
hrdag.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
When knowledge is threatened, rights are threatened.
That's why HRDAG is taking a stand against tyranny in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
That's why HRDAG is taking a stand against tyranny in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
The time for silence is over.
US attacks on science and human rights include:
☑️ Attacks on academic institutions
☑️ Targeting of philanthropic human rights organizations
☑️ Sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
US attacks on science and human rights include:
☑️ Attacks on academic institutions
☑️ Targeting of philanthropic human rights organizations
☑️ Sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
HRDAG Takes a Stand Against Tyranny in the United States
by Patrick Ball and Megan Price Today the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) publicly denounces the growing attacks on science and human rights in the United States. We reaffirm our commitment…
hrdag.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The time for silence is over.
US attacks on science and human rights include:
☑️ Attacks on academic institutions
☑️ Targeting of philanthropic human rights organizations
☑️ Sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
US attacks on science and human rights include:
☑️ Attacks on academic institutions
☑️ Targeting of philanthropic human rights organizations
☑️ Sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
Thank you for standing with us @huridocs.org
We stand in solidarity with @hrdag.org
"We will redouble our efforts to use statistics and technology to document violations of human rights and to hold accountable those who violate these rights. We choose to run toward injustice; this is our calling and our commitment."
hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
"We will redouble our efforts to use statistics and technology to document violations of human rights and to hold accountable those who violate these rights. We choose to run toward injustice; this is our calling and our commitment."
hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
October 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Thank you for standing with us @huridocs.org
We are watching the US government threaten the independence of universities, foundations, and the International Criminal Court.
That is why we cannot be silent. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
That is why we cannot be silent. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
HRDAG - Human Rights Data Analysis Group
IN THE FACE OF TYRANNY
Taking a Stand as Data Scientists
As human rights data analysts, we center our moral understanding on the values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We believe that “r...
hrdag.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We are watching the US government threaten the independence of universities, foundations, and the International Criminal Court.
That is why we cannot be silent. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
That is why we cannot be silent. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
In our work, every number is a human life.
It's not just about data, it's about ensuring we know the truth about history.
It's not just about data, it's about ensuring we know the truth about history.
October 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In our work, every number is a human life.
It's not just about data, it's about ensuring we know the truth about history.
It's not just about data, it's about ensuring we know the truth about history.
For decades HRDAG has sought accountability for those who have committed war crimes around the world.
Today we are speaking out against human rights violations by the US government.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
Today we are speaking out against human rights violations by the US government.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
HRDAG Takes a Stand Against Tyranny in the United States
by Patrick Ball and Megan Price Today the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) publicly denounces the growing attacks on science and human rights in the United States. We reaffirm our commitment…
hrdag.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
For decades HRDAG has sought accountability for those who have committed war crimes around the world.
Today we are speaking out against human rights violations by the US government.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
Today we are speaking out against human rights violations by the US government.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
Science and human rights are under attack in the United States.
HRDAG stands firm: evidence, truth, and accountability are not political. They are the foundation of justice. hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
HRDAG stands firm: evidence, truth, and accountability are not political. They are the foundation of justice. hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
HRDAG Takes a Stand Against Tyranny in the United States
by Patrick Ball and Megan Price Today the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) publicly denounces the growing attacks on science and human rights in the United States. We reaffirm our commitment…
hrdag.org
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Science and human rights are under attack in the United States.
HRDAG stands firm: evidence, truth, and accountability are not political. They are the foundation of justice. hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
HRDAG stands firm: evidence, truth, and accountability are not political. They are the foundation of justice. hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
HRDAG remains a nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization. Our mission is focused on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Today, we denounce violations of human rights occurring in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
Today, we denounce violations of human rights occurring in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
October 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
HRDAG remains a nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization. Our mission is focused on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Today, we denounce violations of human rights occurring in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
Today, we denounce violations of human rights occurring in the United States. hrdag.org/in-the-face-...
Today @hrdag.org denounces violations of human rights by the US government—and reaffirms our commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
HRDAG Takes a Stand Against Tyranny in the United States
by Patrick Ball and Megan Price
Today the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) publicly denounces the growing attacks on science and human rights in the United States. We reaffirm our commitment ...
hrdag.org
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today @hrdag.org denounces violations of human rights by the US government—and reaffirms our commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
hrdag.org/2025/10/21/h...
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2025
9 October, 2025 - Unlocking unstructured data and getting it right
30 September, 2025 - Structural Zero 04: Pulling Back the Curtain on LLMs and Policing Data
23 September, 2025 - Californ...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Learn about using police employment and misconduct data housed in the National Police Index and Police Records Access Project, two new databases for use by journalists, attorneys, researchers, and members of the public.
We'll be presenting at @ire.org's AccessFest this weekend.
We'll be presenting at @ire.org's AccessFest this weekend.
October 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Learn about using police employment and misconduct data housed in the National Police Index and Police Records Access Project, two new databases for use by journalists, attorneys, researchers, and members of the public.
We'll be presenting at @ire.org's AccessFest this weekend.
We'll be presenting at @ire.org's AccessFest this weekend.
We used LLMs to analyze and extract information from millions of pages about police abuses in California. Then we used human annotation to check and validate our analysis.
hrdag.substack.com/p/pulling-ba...
hrdag.substack.com/p/pulling-ba...
Pulling Back the Curtain on LLMs & Policing Data
How can AI uncover hidden truths? We used large language models to examine more than a million pages of California police-misconduct records.
hrdag.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We used LLMs to analyze and extract information from millions of pages about police abuses in California. Then we used human annotation to check and validate our analysis.
hrdag.substack.com/p/pulling-ba...
hrdag.substack.com/p/pulling-ba...
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Remember: bias in, bias out.
When data collection fails to include certain communities or locations, any analysis or predictions based on that data will also be infected by bias.
When data collection fails to include certain communities or locations, any analysis or predictions based on that data will also be infected by bias.
September 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Remember: bias in, bias out.
When data collection fails to include certain communities or locations, any analysis or predictions based on that data will also be infected by bias.
When data collection fails to include certain communities or locations, any analysis or predictions based on that data will also be infected by bias.
Digital documents about police misconduct typically arrived in an unstructured blob, making it difficult to extract and classify information. We developed LLMs to bring structure to the unstructured. hrdag.substack.com/p/pulling-ba...
October 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Digital documents about police misconduct typically arrived in an unstructured blob, making it difficult to extract and classify information. We developed LLMs to bring structure to the unstructured. hrdag.substack.com/p/pulling-ba...
Have you heard of California's Racial Justice Act? It's designed to arm defendants against racial bias in the court system.
Learn more about this landmark law and how it is impacting our work in our quarterly newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/califo...
Learn more about this landmark law and how it is impacting our work in our quarterly newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/califo...
California’s Racial Justice Act and Police Records Access Project
In 2020, California passed the landmark Racial Justice Act (RJA) with the goal of making a positive change in court culture by rooting out institutional racism. Along with supporting legislation passe...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Have you heard of California's Racial Justice Act? It's designed to arm defendants against racial bias in the court system.
Learn more about this landmark law and how it is impacting our work in our quarterly newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/califo...
Learn more about this landmark law and how it is impacting our work in our quarterly newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/califo...