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Video Advocacy Example: In Syria, Exposing Official Lies Through YouTube
Last week, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stated that over 2600 people have died as a consequence of repression of protests in Syria. The Syrian government claims that far fewer have died, and that the balance is split between government forces and armed protestors.
Sam Gregory
September 20, 2011
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Video Advocacy Example: Police Violence in Puerto Rico
This video and the wider investigations and campaign by the American Civil Liberties Union (ALCU) demonstrate how the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD) has been systematically abusing the rights of Puerto Ricans – an issue very much in the U.S.’ backyard, and one that has not received as much attention as it should.
WITNESS
September 19, 2011
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Video Captures Police Destroying Homes, Beating Locals in Phnom Penh
Riot police and security forces moved into the Boeung Kak area of Phnom Penh with batons and shields on Friday to forcibly evict families from their homes. In all eight homes were destroyed. Our partner in Cambodia, LICADHO, and LICADHO Canada, captured the attack on video, including the violent beating with a brick by police of a local activist. This video contains graphic and violent content.
WITNESS
September 18, 2011
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Global Networks and WITNESS Unite Against Forced Evictions
Today marks the first day of a six week period of focus on housing issues around the world called World Habitat Days. Collectively representing hundreds of organizations and thousands of activists, WITNESS, our partner the Habitat International Coalition, and 5 housing and land rights networks have organized the World Habitat Days to draw global attention and actions to housing issues around the world - as part of our larger focus on forced evictions.
WITNESS
September 16, 2011
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#Video4change Weekly Digest: Sept. 9, 2011
It's been an exciting week here at WITNESS. We released our "Cameras Everywhere" report and many of us have been sharing it and we're looking forward to discussion to come. The report surveys the current landscape of human rights, video and technology and makes recommendations to a variety of players in that landscape from technology companies to policy makers and civil society organizations.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
September 9, 2011
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New Report Makes Recommendations for How to Enhance Potential of Human Rights Video
I'm pleased to announce the launch of our new report: "Cameras Everywhere: Current Challenges and Opportunities at the Intersection of Human Rights, Video and Technology." You can read and download it on our website.
Sam Gregory
September 6, 2011
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Cambodian Government Attempts to Silence Work on Forced Evictions
International non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have written to 35 foreign ministries to review donor aid if the Government of Cambodia passes a law severely restricting the activities of NGOs in the country.
WITNESS
September 1, 2011
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Execution Footage Found in Libya Offers Glimpse of Gaddafi’s Abuses; Could Be Used for Justice
Children cheering from the sidelines, thousands pour into the sports stadium as excitement fills the air. A student sits at the center of the court as throngs of people and chants shake the arena. This is not you’re average sports event, the crowd not your average sports fans and the man sitting in the center is not their most valuable player; instead this is one of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s infamous public executions.
Raja Althaibani
August 31, 2011
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The ICC’s Lubanga Trial Nears Close: Will Child Soldiers Receive Justice?
The Lubanga trial is coming to an end as the prosecutors, victims' representatives and the defense counsel make their closing statements in the submission of evidence phase before the trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
WITNESS
August 30, 2011
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#Video4Change Weekly Digest: August 26, 2011
The weekly digest has been on an unintentional hiatus... I have been helping out on some exciting projects here including our forthcoming Video Advocacy Online Toolkit and planning some outreach for our soon-to-be published report on current challenges and opportunities for human rights video.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
August 26, 2011
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Did Citizen Media Help Get Us the Story That Counts in the London Riots?
Almost as soon as riots exploded in the streets of London two weeks ago - indirectly sparked by protests over the shooting of 29 year old Mark Duggan – hundreds of videos and photos capturing the violence became available online. For days every major news outlet in the UK gave center stage to citizen-shot content, inviting people to send in their photos and videos to be published online.
WITNESS
August 24, 2011
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Video Advocacy Training for Youth Activists in Egypt
After the recent revolution, the country now finds itself in a transitional period that is accompanied by a new set of challenges. The transitional government, led by military leadership, is still struggling to set up a concrete plan for real democracy, human rights and the well-being of all citizens. With the elections scheduled for later this year, Egyptians believe that they have a long journey ahead.
WITNESS
August 22, 2011
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The Cause of Progress: The Power of Film and the Crippling Force of Corruption in Cambodia
Lizzy Tomei is a master’s student at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. She is currently interning with our Forced Evictions campaign.
WITNESS
August 16, 2011
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Forced Evictions Training in Rio: Social Activism as Samba
Whether it was talking social movement strategy and video action plans or singing samba underneath the stars, an overwhelming energy of solidarity and brotherly and sisterly love pulsed through WITNESS’ video advocacy training in Rio.
WITNESS
August 10, 2011
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In the News: Authenticating Video Footage as Evidence in Sri Lanka
Over the past two years, mobile phone footage of alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka has been at the center of a conversation regarding the evidentiary value of amateur video.
WITNESS
August 4, 2011