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On World Refugee Day, Displaced People Share Their Own Stories
Over 40 million people are displaced worldwide due to conflict, persecution and natural or man-made disasters, but refugees are making their voices heard.
WITNESS
June 20, 2013
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As Protests Rock Brazil One Year Before World Cup, a “People’s Cup” Celebrates Resistance to Forced Evictions
Massive protests across Brazil started at frustration at cost of living hikes by the government but also include anger at forced evictions taking place in the lead up to the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
WITNESS
June 19, 2013
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The Vine Mobile App: The Social Media Fanatic’s Favorite New Tool
Vine is a new application for mobile devices with some powerful features for citizen journalists.
WITNESS
June 18, 2013
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This Week in Human Rights Video: Protests in Brazil, Turkey and Bulgaria
Over the last week, the Human Rights Channel featured videos of cost of living protests in Sao Paolo, the start of the hurricane season in Haiti, and the crackdown on Gezi Park, all from the citizen's perspective.
WITNESS
June 17, 2013
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Protecting the Rights of Older People on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The day of action provides an opportunity for everyone to use video, social media and conversation to address the silent crisis of elder abuse.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
June 15, 2013
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In Focus: Iran’s 2013 Presidential Election
Despite technical challenges and government surveillance, Iranians are determined to share with the world videos expressing dissent and frustration during the presidential election cycle.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
June 14, 2013
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10 Tips for Filming Protests – Turkish Version Now Featuring Images
An image-based version of our "10 Tips for Filming Protests" in Turkish
WITNESS
June 13, 2013
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As Brazil Marks One-Year Countdown to 2014 World Cup, Thousands Cope with Forced Evictions
Thousands of Brazil’s residents struggle to rebuild their lives after being forcibly removed from their homes to prepare for the multi-billion dollar sports event.
WITNESS
June 12, 2013
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Protestolarda Video Çekimi Nasıl Yapılır Değişim İçin Bir Video Kılavuzu
A Turkish-language guide to filming protests.
WITNESS
June 7, 2013
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#DirenGeziParkı: Protesto Çekimleri için 10 Taktik
Protesto Cekimleri Rehberi - Turkish language guide with 10 Tips for Filming Protests, Demonstrations and Police Conduct
WITNESS
June 6, 2013
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Turkey for the People, Filmed by the People
As the #OccupyGezi protests have surged, Turkish mainstream media has foundered. Citizen journalists--"sivil gazeteci," in Turkish--have stepped in. This is what they've shown us.
WITNESS
June 4, 2013
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For Their Movement, Turks Turn to Twitter & YouTube
As the Prime Minister and the press dismiss their movement, Turkish protesters raise their cameras and their voices.
WITNESS
June 3, 2013
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The Ethics of Syrian War & the Techniques of Video Advocacy
In a controversial media campaign that aims to teach the Geneva Code to Syrian rebel fighters, the most overlooked aspect might be the emotions.
WITNESS
May 31, 2013
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Coming soon: Guide to Interviewing Survivors of Sexual & Gender-Based Violence
Interviewing a survivor of SGBV on video can be extremely powerful--and extremely challenging. That's why WITNESS is developing this new resource.
WITNESS
May 28, 2013
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Togolese Use Video to Reflect & Shape Elections
TogoVisions, a West African citizen video organization, has mobilized to document contentious elections, pushing them into the worldwide news cycle.
WITNESS
May 24, 2013