Luma Mariath

Luma Mariath is a International Relations student at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She serves as a SDG Coordinator in the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN-Youth) and works as a researcher for both the MENA group of Feminist Observatory of International Relations and the Laboratory of Security and Defense Studies. She is also a research director for the Strategic Policy Group. Prior to her role at DPA, Luma has focused her work and attention on topics related to gender inequality, international security and peace studies, conflict and migration by working with Global Diplomatic Forum, UNICEF, Techfugees, Tech2Peace and through fellowships such as EmbodyingPeace, Youth Istanbul Project and Kosovo Center of Diplomacy’s Summer Academy on peacebuilding in post-conflict areas. At Data-Pop Alliance, Luma brings her commitment to the digital, gender and development agendas in order to contribute to DPA’s projects.

Posts

LWL #31 Online Harassment and AI Content Moderation: Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression

Anthony Deen, Ivette Yáñez Soria, Luma Mariath, Mariana Rozo Paz, Sara Ortiz Sep 29 2021 Blog

LINKS WE LIKE #31 Online Harassment and AI Content Moderation: Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression The emergence and popularity of new social networks has opened space for a multitude of virtual interactions between people from diverse backgrounds. Consequently, the internet allows anyone to become a “communicator”, with access to a wide audience to share their views. With the virtual … Read More

LWL #30 AI and ML for People with Disabilities: Innovations and Challenges

Elena Maffioletti, Farah Mtimet, Hannah Godefa, Luma Mariath, Mariana Rozo Paz, Sara Ortiz Aug 23 2021 Blog

LINKS WE LIKE #30 AI and ML for People with Disabilities: Innovations and Challenges One of the biggest opportunities that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies have opened up is the chance to design solutions that can positively impact the lives of people with disabilities. According to the World Health Organization, about 15% of the global population (1.2 Billion people) … Read More