Human Security Promoted to the World’s Tech Leaders, Brands and Consumers
The Human Security For All (HS4A) campaign, implemented by The World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), set out in early 2023 to promote the human security approach among networks of people and organizations that play a vital role in adopting new ideas and translating them into action. The campaign engaged more than 20 organizations around the world to promote the concept of human security in business, technology, film, education, policy-making, the media, and academia.
A partnership with The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest tech event, was by far the most impactful in its reach and influence, with 135,000 attendees from 150 countries. Below are some of the highlights from our collaboration with CES:
Global Tech Brands Engage With Human Security Message at CES2023 and CES2024
For the second year running, the HS4A theme was a central theme of CES2024, and the campaign branding and messaging were found at every event, public space, and keynote. The concept of human security was mentioned by notable CEOs in keynote speeches, panel discussions, and press releases.
Technology Announced as the Eighth Pillar of Human Security at the United Nations
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced on 18 September, 2024, that technology is now an new eighth pillar of the Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign. The announcement took place at an event at the United Nations, co-hosted by CTA, The World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) and the UN Trust Fund for Human Security during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
United Nations Tech Envoy Addresses Global Tech Leaders
The UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, Amandeep Singh Gill, invited by HS4A, addressed the Leaders in Technology audience on the importance of the Global Digital Compact and an accessible digital future, that ties into the adoption of technology as an eighth pillar of human security.
Promotional Video for CES Highlights the Role of Tech and Human Security
Promotional videos were created for each of the eight pillars of human security and shown to the audience before keynote speeches at events.
The CEO of CES Explains the Importance of the Partnership With WAAS
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) explains why he decided to align the world’s largest tech event with the principles of Human Security.
Human Security and Education
A promotional campaign video that explains the role of human security and education. Key objectives of the camopaign included expanding outreach, forming a community of educators to engage students effectively, and fostering awareness on human security among students.
Panasonic CEO Joins Human Security ‘Great Minds’ Panel at CES
How to Think Like an Innovator and Change the World. A panel discussion at CES 2024, hosted by the Human Security For All (HS4A) campaign with panelists Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology; Megan Lee, CEO, Panasonic North America; and moderated by Garry Jacobs, President of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS).
