Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] The International Day of Non-Violence

[Steven Feldman via Discuss]

Suchith  I’m missing something. Can you explain how this is relevant to OSGeo? Today is also the birthday of King Richard 3rd of England, Groucho Marx, Coco the Clown, Robert Henry Lawrence Jr and many others but I don’t think any of them were open source digital geographers. I understand why you might admire Gandhi but others may not agree. OSGeo Discuss is not the place for these conversations imo, which is evidenced by the lack of response that such posts receivePerhaps the GeoforAll list is a more relevant place?RegardsStevenSent from my iPhoneOn 2 Oct 2023, at 08:49, Suchith Anand  wrote:















Dear colleagues





The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
 According to United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271
 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness". The resolution reaffirms "the universal relevance of the principle of
 non-violence" and the desire "to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence".




Details at
https://www.un.org/en/observances/non-violence-day




I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Mahatma Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. 







Best wishes




Suchith







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[OSGeo-Discuss] Join the Campaign for Data Ethics in Education

[Suchith Anand via Discuss]

Dear colleagues


I request all Universities to join the Campaign for Data Ethics in Education. 
The African Association of Universities (AAU), the University of Nottingham, 
and the Ethical Data Initiative launched the Campaign for Data Ethics in 
Education in Summer 2023. The Campaign aims to highlight the importance of 
educating researchers and aspiring data practitioners about the ethical 
considerations involved in collecting, using, reusing, and storing data during 
their training.


The Campaign advocates for the integration of data ethics in all higher 
education courses focused on data science and research. It aims to educate the 
next generation of data and research professionals about their legal and 
ethical obligations when it comes to using, reusing, and sharing data. In 
today’s increasingly connected and digitised world, data is everywhere, and its 
significance cannot be overstated. With the increasing prevalence of big data 
and artificial intelligence, it has become clear that data ethics is essential 
for both individuals and organizations. This is especially true in the field of 
scientific education and research. Therefore, it is crucial for universities to 
include data ethics in their curricula.


Campaign partners actively support and advocate for the integration of data 
ethics in all research and data intensive higher education courses, with a view 
to educating researchers and aspiring data practitioners about the ethical 
considerations inherent in their work. Contact 
kathryn.bai...@ethicaldatainitiative.org
 to find out more and get involved.


Details at  
https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/campaign-for-data-ethics-in-education/


Best wishes


Suchith




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Ethics | AI Governance | Policy | Consultant in Data and AI Ethics | Global 
Citizen | SDG Volunteer and Advocate


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[OSGeo-Discuss] The International Day of Non-Violence

[Suchith Anand via Discuss]

Dear colleagues


The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of 
Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the 
philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to United Nations General 
Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 
2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion 
to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and 
public awareness". The resolution reaffirms "the universal relevance of the 
principle of non-violence" and the desire "to secure a culture of peace, 
tolerance, understanding and non-violence".


Details at https://www.un.org/en/observances/non-violence-day


I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Mahatma 
Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the 
spirit of unity and compassion.



Best wishes


Suchith



Dr Suchith Anand

Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | AI 
Ethics | AI Governance | Policy | Consultant in Data and AI Ethics | Global 
Citizen | SDG Volunteer and Advocate


https://council.science/profile/suchith-anand/

https://www.rd-alliance.org/users/suchith-anand

https://ethicaldatainitiative.org


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