From Design to Deployment: Putting Human Rights at the Core of AI
How can AI systems uphold human rights in practice? UNDP’s HRIA Toolkit provides the answer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies and societies across Europe and Central Asia, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for innovation and growth. Yet, without robust safeguards, these technologies can also amplify risks to fundamental rights. Ensuring a human-centred digital transformation, a cornerstone of UNDP’s approach, requires practical, actionable tools that integrate safeguards to protect human rights across all stages of AI development.

The Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) AI Toolkit delivers this solution. Tailored for public authorities, private-sector actors, and civil society, it offers a structured methodology for integrating human rights considerations from design to deployment. By enabling organisations to identify, analyse, and mitigate risks throughout the AI lifecycle, the toolkit empowers decision-makers to document impacts, implement evidence-based measures, and strengthen accountability.

Grounded in international human rights standards, the HRIA Toolkit is more than a technical guide; it is a strategic resource for shaping a digital future that is transparent, inclusive, and rights-based. Explore how this toolkit can help your organisation navigate the complexities of AI responsibly and confidently.