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This Week on the Human Rights Channel: Western Sahara, Spain, Ukraine
Advocacy groups use raw footage to spotlight the repression of anti-drilling protests in Western Sahara and violation of migrant rights the Spanish enclave of Melilla. Plus, citizen and activist videos document the continued destruction of Donetsk.
October 23, 2014
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Footage from the Melilla Border Shines a Spotlight on Spain’s Treatment of Migrants
The European Council and United Nations condemn Spain's treatment of migrants after a Melilla-based migrant rights group documents border guards striking border crossers on the fence and carrying them back to Morocco.
October 21, 2014
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This Week on the Human Rights Channel: Syria, Mexico, Honduras
Images and first person accounts from Syrian refugees, a Mexican student who survived a deadly police attack, and Honduran villagers evicted from their homes.
October 8, 2014
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Video as Evidence: Turning Citizen Video into Justice
Citizen video rarely meets the high bar set for video as evidence. A new guide from WITNESS aims to help.
October 2, 2014
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Community Reporters Document Deadly Raid on Indigenous Villages in Guatemala
Reports by imperiled community journalists in Guatemala paint a picture of horror when police forces descend upon communities battling a hydroelectric dam.
September 24, 2014
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This Week in Human Rights Video: Honduras, Pakistan, Cambodia
Indigenous rights activists in Honduras describe the fear of living among known killers of human rights defenders. Cambodian villagers who brought their protest to the capital make a step forward in a long running land dispute.
September 17, 2014
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Now in Arabic: WITNESS Guide to Interviewing Survivors of Sexual and Gender-based Violence
Now available in Arabic, our guide for ethically interviewing survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
September 12, 2014
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دليل المقابلات مع الناجين من العنف الجنسي والعنف القائم على نوع الجنس
دليل المقابلات مع الناجين من العنف الجنسي والعنف القائم على نوع الجنس
September 11, 2014
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Human Rights Videos from Argentina, South Africa, and Gaza
This week on the Human Rights Channel videos from Argentina, South Africa, and Gaza provide evidence of abuse by security forces.
September 10, 2014
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Video Advocacy Example: Waking in Oak Creek
Waking in Oak Creek profiles the powerful community and law enforcement response to the 2012 hate crime shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. The film is part of the Not in Our Town Campaign which aims to end hate crimes and build safe and inclusive communities for all.
September 3, 2014
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AIDS2014 Conference: Despite Progress, Stigma and Discrimination Still Persist
Bukeni Waruzi conducted several trainings with sex workers and LGBTI activists to use video to document and prevent abuses.
September 2, 2014
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Virtual Dinner Guest Project Connects Gaza and Native American Communities Using Video Technology
Lindsie Bear sheds light on her experience connecting a group of Native American participants with a group from Gaza to discuss daily life and the issues faced in each community as part of The Virtual Dinner Guest Project.
August 29, 2014
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Live From Ferguson: Videos, Detentions & Attempts at Defining the Press
Citizens and professional reporters have been thrown in jail while documenting protests and the police response, raising the question once again--Who IS a reporter anyways?
August 20, 2014
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WITNESS Resources for Filming Protests and Police Conduct in Ferguson, MO
As protests continue, citizen media is flowing out of Ferguson, Missouri. These WITNESS resources can help citizen witnesses film more safely, ethically and effectively.
August 19, 2014
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Effective Collaboration Between Journalists and Citizens When Using Citizen Video
Human Rights Channel Curator Madeleine Bair authors a two-part blog series on ways in which citizens and journalists can work together to capture and curate user-generated content.
August 15, 2014
