Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningEuropean Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Our Disability Voice is out! This month: AI and its impact on persons with disabilities. ➡️ Updated guide on disability inclusion under the AI Act ➡️ Infographics on AI’s impact ➡️ Our call to defend transparency safeguards 📖 Read it! mailchi.mp/edf-feph/dvj... 233
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 22/02/2026🧐 'A Google spokesperson said: “We invest significantly in the quality of AI Overviews, particularly for topics like health, and the *vast majority* provide accurate information...' share.google/1dAqm7scYice...share.googleMind launches inquiry into AI and mental health after Guardian investigationExclusive: England and Wales charity to examine safeguards after Guardian exposed ‘very dangerous’ advice on Google AI Overviews 021
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 20/02/2026A month ago, I started at @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social. My project explores how AI is impacting the autonomy of people with disability. One month in, I’m excited as the work starts taking shape and also a little overstimulated by the sheer volume of scholarship and activism across Europe 060
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Just found out the library call number for my book is 342.083 DUE — and I’m honestly buzzing! My 11-year-old library monitor self just high-fived me through time. 📚🙌 #LifeGoals #DeweyDecimalDreams 160
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningMelbourne Social Equity Institute @msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 13/03/2025.@dpetreski.bsky.social is a member of our 2025 Doctoral Academy. He is inviting students at #UniMelb to share their views on the ownership, sharing, and managing of data in higher education. q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_... 182
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningMelbourne Social Equity Institute @msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Don't forget to register for next week's online event to celebrate the launch of @duellpiening.bsky.social's new book. #AcademicSky #RefugeeResearch #DisabilityResearch 032
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningMelbourne Social Equity Institute @msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 05/03/2025EVENT – Join us on Wednesday 26 March for a panel discussion to celebrate the launch of Refugee Displacement, Disability and Human Rights: The Production, Processing and Power of Data by Dr Philippa Duell-Piening. events.humanitix.com/refugee-disp... 031
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Many thanks, Laura! I spent many hours engaging with your work during my research and writing process. I hope this contribution offers an additional perspective to the growing body of literature. 010
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Thank goodness for the ABC! I am enjoying these 'ABC News verify' and 'Misinformation and disinformation' metadata tags on the website 🧐 011
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 04/02/2025✍️ If you’re interested in reviewing the book or would like to learn more, please get in touch. I’d be happy to connect you with the publisher. #Disability #Refugee #HumanRights #Data #CRPD 000
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 04/02/2025🎉 I’m also excited about the official online launch happening in March! The event will feature an incredible panel of experts discussing the book’s key themes, including insights from disability human rights advocacy and humanitarian data production. I can’t wait to share more details soon! 110
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 04/02/2025💡 Although the official release date is Feb 25th, this early access lets researchers, practitioners, and advocates dive into the nuanced discussions on CRPD Art 31 in refugee contexts—examining how we can better balance the challenges of disability data production in humanitarian settings. 100
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 04/02/2025📚 I'm excited to share that my book, 'Refugee Displacement, Disability, and Human Rights: The Production, Processing, and Power of Data', is now accessible through libraries with institutional access to Taylor & Francis eBooks! 📚 2106
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningMelbourne Social Equity Institute @msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Dr William Abur, Dr Kofi Awuviry-Newton and Samuel Sakama have been researching how older African migrants living with disabilities navigate access to support services in Melbourne. pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/age...pursuit.unimelb.edu.auAgeing in Australia as an African migrantUniversity of Melbourne research reveals unique challenges facing older African migrants, particularly those living with disabilities 042
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningSociety for the Study of Labour History @sslh.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Let’s welcome the Disability History Association to Bluesky 🗃️ 03111
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningMelbourne Social Equity Institute @msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Recommended listing – in the final episode of the Being Stateless Podcast @jordanas.bsky.social considers what it means to make home as a migrant – whether stateless or not - on stolen sovereign Aboriginal land. open.spotify.com/episode/0fkY...open.spotify.comAll We Have Is Each Other 164
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningAndrew Stroehlein @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social · 12/12/20243 new publications on #Syria from Human Rights Watch: 1⃣ On the post-Assad transition: www.hrw.org/news/2024/12... 2⃣ On the aid crisis in the northeast: www.hrw.org/news/2024/12... 3⃣ On how it's way too early for Europe to talk about sending refugees back: www.hrw.org/news/2024/12...hrw.orgSyria: Post-Assad Transition Should Center Human RightsThe ousting of Bashar al-Assad’s government by armed opposition groups has created a momentous opportunity for Syria to break with decades of repression and turn the page on human rights. 12320
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningRick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Banks that don't want to bank, employment services that don't serve the unemployed; health insurers that do not insure health. The uniting theme here is disdain for people. My newsletter today: rickmorton.substack.com/p/merchants-...rickmorton.substack.comMerchants of Menacecorporates that exist as the opposite of what they say they do 32394201
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningMelbourne Social Equity Institute @msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Dr Philippa Duell-Piening's PhD was supported by a Melbourne Social Equity Institute scholarship. A book with her research findings will be published by Routledge in early 2025. research.unimelb.edu.au/study/experi...research.unimelb.edu.auHow a PhD in law is improving data policy for refugees with disabilityDr Philippa Duell-Piening enrolled in a PhD to research how data management, people with disability and refugee rights intersect – and help inform broader policy discussions. 052
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningDr Laura Smith-Khan @lawandlanguage.org · 08/12/2024How do we learn about our legal rights & obligations? What if we're in a new place, in a different language? These are some of the things I've been thinking about recently. Some initial thoughts in this post on @languageonthemove.bsky.social . Fascinating discussion in the comments! #Langsky #Lawskylanguageonthemove.comLegal literacy in a linguistically diverse societyMoving to a new country involves a lot of learning. Not least important is developing an understanding of local laws. This is essential to avoid breaking the law but is also fundamental to full enj… 15420
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 06/12/2024For those interested in the details 🧐 000
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 06/12/2024AI Fairness highlight 3: A lunchtime conversation with Jose about the complex math and geometry he is using to categorize data. The goal is to provide individuals with greater transparency regarding automated decision-making. #NotMyField but incredibly interesting! 100
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 06/12/2024AI Fairness highlight 2: Ivana Bartolettie talking about the impact of the new EU AI Act. She believes the GDPR is under attack because it provides the primary protection and accountability for individuals from AI harms. The product risk focused EU AI Act does not offer (adequate) protection. 100
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 06/12/2024AI Fairness highlight: listening to Prof. Payal Arora discuss co-designing AI teaching materials with marginalized communities to challenge stereotypes. She emphasized the need to balance authenticity with dignity: "Some situations people don't want photographed." Looking forward reading her book! 100
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Had a fantastic day at the AI Fairness event in Bologna! Inspiring speakers from academia and industry, fascinating conversations during the breaks, and a new book for the train ride home. I also received some great feedback on my poster and have a few exciting leads to follow-up! 120
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningPetra Molnar @petramolnar.com · 05/12/2024🚨Are you a person on the move interested in #BorderTech? Apply for our THIRD annual fellowship application with @migrationtechmonitor.com and @refugeelawlab.bsky.social! Application materials (in whatever language!) are due December 31st 2024 www.migrationtechmonitor.com/aboutmtmfell... A little🧵 11514
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Legal scholars love words, and this is my attempt to squeeze my research into 600 words. It took me three days! Also, feeling I could be a graphic designer if academia doesn’t work out. Looking forward to hearing people’s thoughts during the networking lunch. #InclusiveData #AIFairness #Networking 000
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Excited to attend the AI Fairness Event in Bologna this Friday! There are keynotes and panels on bias, stereotypes, and discrimination in AI. Watch live and explore the program here: www.youtube.com/live/PlZBjC8.... 🌍 #AI #Ethicsyoutube.comYouTubeShare your videos with friends, family, and the world 100
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 03/12/2024'By applying DisCrit, this Comment shows that these violations are systemic, embedded within an ableist and racist privacy regime that inherently devalues the privacy of marginalized individuals.' 000
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningLiz Hicks @lizhicks.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Calling all PhD students working on law, environment and non-human animals: Centre Marc Bloch & the Law and Society Institute @ Humboldt Uni are partnering with the Oxford Centre for Socio-Legal Studies for a Winter School in Berlin in March 2025. Applications are due 20 December! 0148
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 29/11/2024"It makes me fee like I am not a citizen of this society. It makes me feel penalised." said Mr Astourian, #Disability Advocate. Great reporting by Matthew Vorbach. #CRPD Art 9 Accessibility, CRPD Art 19 Living independently and being included in the community. 030
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningDanish Sheikh @dansheikh.bsky.social · 29/11/2024La Trobe Law School is hiring! Two Level B positions, check out details below (along with a picture of my lunch spot if you needed any additional reasons to apply): careers.pageuppeople.com/533/caw/en/j... careers.pageuppeople.com/533/caw/en/j... 11813
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 27/11/2024The Special Rapporteur's report on Australia has findings related to the temporary #pacific workforce, people with #disability in segregated employment and people seeking #asylum. 020
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Thanks for sharing. I missed this report. Some important findings! 010
Philippa Duell-Piening @duellpiening.bsky.social · 27/11/2024The 'voluntary' diversity questions in HR systems feel contradictory. The 'required' asterisk (*) feels wrong, especially when the page claims participation is 'voluntary.' At least this organisation includes an 'I prefer not to say' option—something many forget. It still feels uncomfortable. 010
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningAlex Green (文浩航) @glexareen.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Hey folks, help me out with this one? I'm putting together a starter pack for socio-legal scholars for @slsauk.bsky.social and others to use. Let me know if you or anyone else should be added! go.bsky.app/T5W1tVv 7912053
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningESIL-SEDI @esil-sedi.bsky.social · 25/11/2024✨ We are happy to announce that ESIL has officially landed on Bluesky! 🌟 We're thrilled to be here and can't wait to connect, share, and grow with this vibrant community. 🦋🌊 Stay informed with the latest updates, insights, and conversations on international law – follow us! 🌐⚖ 04817
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningThe Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 25/11/2024This bill may well fall foul of the implied freedom of political communication by cutting children out of large parts of social media conversation.theconversation.comBanning under-16s from social media may be unconstitutional – and ripe for High Court challengeThis bill may well fall foul of the implied freedom of political communication by cutting children out of large parts of social media conversation. 096
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningKate Fitz-Gibbon @katefitzgibbon.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the start of the 16 days of Activism. In 2023 every 10 minutes globally a woman is killed by a partner or family member. In 2022 the rate was one woman killed every 11 minutes. 1 minute matters. A thread 🧵👇🏼 513262
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningEmily Mayo @emilymayo.bsky.social · 24/11/2024The media and advertising industry has backed in a major campaign (tv, radio, cinema, digital, and out of home advertising) to raise awareness and build public support to raise the age: mumbrella.com.au/industry-cal...mumbrella.com.auIndustry calls on NSW Government to raise age of criminal responsibility with new campaign from UnLtdUnLtd, the media, marketing and creative industry’s social purpose organisation, has unveiled a campaign with Raise the Age NSW to call on the government to raise the age of criminal responsibility, v... 38541
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningMax Walden @maxwalden.bsky.social · 23/11/2024From lion dances to banh mi, these aged care homes are doing things differently. Lovely read by my colleague Najma Sambulabc.net.auFrom lion dances to banh mi, these aged care homes are doing things differentlyDemand for culturally appropriate aged care is booming as some migrant communities shake the taboo of placing elderly relatives in professional care. 042
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningMax Walden @maxwalden.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Children of asylum seekers feel frustrated and cut off from chasing their dream careers. Despite completing schooling in Australia, they are counted as international students at university and often cannot afford to pay full fees www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...abc.net.au'Overlooked' children of asylum seekers blocked from university studyDespite completing schooling in Australia, the children of asylum seekers are often counted as "international students" and cannot afford the fees to attend university. 031
Reposted by Philippa Duell-PieningEmily Goss @barrowmember.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Have you read the #BorgDiem Dictionary yet? Created by disabled people who wanted to choose their own words, not have labels foisted upon them, there are almost 300 new words to describe the #Disabled experience as it really is (great for poets too. So much word play) And it's free! 13925