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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.
WITNESS
September 2, 2014
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#AIDS2014 Live Twitter Recap
This week will be following our Senior Program Manager Bukeni Waruzi via our #AIDS2014 Live Twitter Recap blog post. Stay tuned for live updates.
WITNESS
July 21, 2014
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Video Advocacy Training for HIV/AIDS Activists and Sex Workers at #AIDS2014
WITNESS will train activists serving those living with with HIV/AIDS, sex workers and sexual violence survivors how to conduct safe and effective video interviews for advocacy at the international AIDS conference.
WITNESS
July 18, 2014
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Consent, Privacy, and A Video of Sexual Assault
In Part 2 of our series on the Ethics of Curating Citizen Video, we discuss a video documenting sexual assault in Egypt.
WITNESS
June 25, 2014
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All Eyes on London: The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence In Conflict
Bukeni will join hundreds of activists, NGO and government representatives and media to discuss concrete actions towards promoting justice for survivors of sexual violence.
WITNESS
June 7, 2014
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Sharing Stories to Combat Sexual Assault and Street Harassment
Activists organize throughout April to draw awareness and take action against sexual harassment and assault.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
April 4, 2014
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Ethical Examples of Interviewing Sexual Violence Survivors in the DRC
A series of interviews conducted by Lauren Wolfe, director of the Women's Media Center's Women Under Siege Project, provide examples of good practices we outline in our "Guide to Interviewing Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence."
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
March 13, 2014
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Reporting on Sexual Violence: Personal and Professional Challenges for Journalists
Covering sexual assault, including rape, can bring swift and unpredictable repercussions, leaving many journalists and others torn over how best to navigate the risks. A guest post from the Committee to Protect Journalists.
WITNESS
March 5, 2014
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WITNESS Joins One Billion Rising Against Gender-Based Violence
This year for V-day the WITNESS staff is rising up to support the One Billion Rising campaign and to put an end to gender-based violence.
Jackie Zammuto
February 14, 2014
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16 Highlights from the #16Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign
A list of 16 actions and stories we came across during this year's campaign to end gender-based violence. We invite you to share projects, videos, and more to this list.
Jackie Zammuto
December 10, 2013
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Nueva Guía sobre como entrevistar a Sobrevivientes de la Violencia basada en Género o Sexual
Hoy estamos orgullosos de anunciar un nuevo recurso de capacitación: Llevando a cabo entrevistas seguras, efectivas y éticas con sobrevivientes de la violencia basada en género o sexual.
WITNESS
December 6, 2013
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Nouveau guide pratique pour interviewer les survivants de violence sexuelle et sexiste
Notre nouveau guide de formation comprend des réflexions et des recommandations pour toutes les personnes qui veulent interviewer des victimes de violence à caractère sexuel et sexiste.
WITNESS
December 4, 2013
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Breakthrough Tells Men to #BeThatGuy
How a human rights organization blends video and social media to engage men to help end gender-based violence.
WITNESS
December 3, 2013
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A Domestic Abuse Survivor’s Story: What It Took to Share and Tips for Advocates and Survivors
Author, Leslie Morgan Steiner shared her personal story of survival after being in “Crazy Love” with her first husband who continuously beat her and threatened her life. In her book and a TED talk, which now has over a million views, she shared her story and the misconceptions of being a domestic violence victim.
WITNESS
November 27, 2013
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New Video Series for How To Conduct Interviews with Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
A new video series includes first-hand experience from trainees, experts, leading activists and survivors of GBV expanding on considerations for filming, creating appropriate questions, safety & security, interviewing techniques and the effects of trauma on survivors.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
November 25, 2013
