Human Rights · Work in progress
Science designed for access, participation and shared benefit.
Scientific practice serves human dignity when people can understand evidence, question decisions and share in the benefits of progress.
KnowledgeAccessParticipationPublic benefit
Access
Scientific knowledge should be understandable and available beyond specialist communities.
Participation
People affected by scientific and technological decisions should be able to question evidence and contribute relevant knowledge.
Shared benefit
Research outcomes should reduce—not deepen—inequalities in health, environment and opportunity.
Boundary
Scientific evidence can inform rights-based decisions; it cannot establish legal responsibility or represent affected communities.
Public framework: UNESCO · Recommendation on Open Science.