RightsCon, an annual conference focusing on human rights in the digital age, gathered over 2,000 participants from 115 countries in Toronto to discuss issues such as AI bias, cybersecurity, and policy development for online platforms. GitHub, represented by Director of Platform Policy and Counsel Abby Vollmer, led discussions on creating community-driven policies to govern site usage, emphasizing transparency and democratic processes. The company highlighted its commitment to human rights by limiting censorship, promoting free expression, and ensuring privacy, in line with international human rights standards. GitHub also addressed global concerns such as the EU’s copyright proposal and assured compliance with the GDPR, while emphasizing its efforts against modern slavery and child labor. The conference underscored the importance for tech companies to integrate human rights considerations into their operations, a principle GitHub aims to uphold as it collaborates with policymakers and works to maintain an open and secure internet.