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To Protect or Punish: New Anti-Terrorism Law Proposed in Brazil Could Curb Right To Protest
A proposed anti-terrorism law in Brazil could criminalize the actions of social movements and public protests.
June 14, 2014
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What We’re Reading: World Cup 2014 Editon
The country may love the beautiful game but hosting the World Cup has activists protesting human rights abuse and inequalities in Brazil.
June 13, 2014
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“Listen” to How Radio Can Improve Your Videos
Strategist Will Coley shares lessons from radio producers about what makes their work so compelling and translates them into tips for video and filmmakers.
June 12, 2014
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Access to Transportation Denied in Many of Brazil’s World Cup Cities
While the country invested large amounts of money into the mega sporting event, critics say it did not do the same for the nation's transportation infrastructure.
June 9, 2014
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Music Monday – #FIFAGoHome Edition
Hashtags like #FifaGoHome may express Brazilians strong dislike for FIFA and their government's behavior, but that doesn't mean that they don't love football and that they won't be keeping score as the World Cup kicks off this week.
June 9, 2014
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Recommended Summer Reading List for Social Media Managers
In order to stay relevant social media managers need to continually research and educate themselves about communication technologies, the design of tools/graphics, why people share, visual communication, storytelling and more.
June 5, 2014
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3 Years After a Forced Eviction, Only Empty Promises and Rubble Where Homes Once Stood
In addition to the Santos family, 93 others are evicted from a community in Rio de Janeiro for an infrastructure project ahead of the 2014 World Cup, however three years after the eviction the project remains unrealized.
June 4, 2014
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Despite Challenges, 37 Western Saharan Activists Attend WITNESS Training
Sudanese activist and WITNESS trainee Nahla Mohaker reflects on her experience training Western Saharan activists at FiSahara 2014.
June 3, 2014
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Music Monday – Tiananmen Square Anniversary Edition
In protest of China's Tiananmen Square anniversary blackout, this week’s playlist salutes the activists inside China who continue the fight for human rights and undoubtedly were/are influenced by the events of Tiananmen Square 25 years ago.
June 2, 2014
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Insights on the Use of Memes for Social Justice Campaigns
A guest post by The Civic Beat's Ben Valentine about social change memes in global contexts.
May 29, 2014
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How Video For Change is Being Used in the Middle East and North Africa
Reflections from WITNESS’ Raja Althaibani on the use of media for social change in the Middle East and North Africa following an UnConference at the University of Birmingham, England.
May 28, 2014
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Music Monday – Memorial Day Edition
This week is dedicated to remembering those lost on all sides of any conflict or war. Songs were submitted by staff, colleagues and myself. If you'd like to add a song comment below.
May 27, 2014
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Anatomy of a Google Hangout On Air
A list of tools, tips, and roles on host a successful Google Hangout On Air from a WITNESS digital producer.
May 21, 2014
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Music Monday – “May the Force Be With You” Edition
This week's playlist goes out to all the Jedis around the world or as we call them around the office, human rights defenders or activists.
May 19, 2014
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What We’re Reading, May 16, 2014
From Afghanistan to Brazil, from trends in journalism to digital security and privacy, see what WITNESS staff are reading about this week.
May 16, 2014
