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This Week On The Human Rights Channel – Egypt, Ukraine, Israel and Yemen
This week citizen footage takes us to protests in the streets of Cairo and Sanaa. We also look at video condemning the state of Israel for failing to protect Thai agricultural workers from exploitation.
WITNESS
January 28, 2015
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Cuban Activism Amid Changing International Relations
While restrictions on Cuban media make it difficult to know what the average Cuban thinks of the current policy changes underway, a growing network of independent bloggers, news outlets, and activists are documenting developments and filming stories and opinions that the state-controlled media ignores.
WITNESS
January 21, 2015
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This Week on The Human Rights Channel: Haiti, Saudi Arabia and Sudan
Saudi Arabia takes punitive measures against a blogger charged with insulting Islam, citizen journalists in the Nuba Mountains report that December was the most violent month in the war in South Kordofan, and the anniversary of Haiti’s devastating quake is marked with a protest against political gridlock.
WITNESS
January 15, 2015
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Documenting Rio’s Resistance: Interview with ‘State of Exception’ Director Jason O’Hara
In his new film Canadian documentary filmmaker Jason O’Hara takes on forced evictions and mega-events, working collaboratively with Rio’s communities to tell stories of resistance and document human rights abuses since 2010.
WITNESS
January 9, 2015
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This Week on the Human Rights Channel – ICYMI Edition
From the results of Kashmir’s election to an interview with Aleppo’s Free Syrian Army fighters, and calls for peace and security in Pakistan following the deadly school attack last month, this posts features some of the citizen reports that came out at the end of 2014.
WITNESS
January 7, 2015
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Reporting on Sexual Assault and Gender-Based Violence: #16 Days Round-Up
In this round-up we share noteworthy videos, articles and resources that were published during this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Jackie Zammuto
December 10, 2014
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The 2014 Human Rights Citizen Video – Year in Review
Police brutality, forced evictions, political protests and migrant abuse. A look back at 2014's human rights struggles through citizen footage. What videos did we watch, and what impact did they have?
WITNESS
December 10, 2014
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Top 7 Takeaways from WITNESS’ Guide to Filming Sexual Violence Survivors
The Syria Justice and Accountability Center shares key guidance from a WITNESS guide designed to help effectively document sexual and gender based violence in Syria.
Raja Althaibani
December 9, 2014
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Music Monday: 16 Liberating Voices For Women’s Rights
These women artists sing about obstacles to social justice while also affirming and celebrating their invaluable role in bringing about change.
WITNESS
December 1, 2014
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Reporting on Sexual Assault: 16 Tips for #16Days
In light of the disheartening media coverage around sexual assault this year, WITNESS is dedicating this 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence to helping activists and journalists report on sexual violence more safely and ethically.
Jackie Zammuto
November 24, 2014
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Will the Syrian Hero Boy Make Us Question Everything We See? (and why don’t we do that already?)
A video described as showing Syrian kids attacked by snipers was revealed to be the work of filmmakers and actors in Malta. It’s only the latest example of online video shared with misleading context.
WITNESS
November 20, 2014
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This Week on the Human Rights Channel: Burkina Faso, France, and Iraq
Citizen video documents the unfolding events in Burkina Faso. Protesters in France respond to the death of an environmental activist, and eyewitness footage captures a massacre in Iraq.
WITNESS
November 5, 2014
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Using Mobile Apps and Film to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
Nancy Schwartzman talks to WITNESS about her film work and development of tech tools, including mobile apps, to end sexual violence.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
November 4, 2014
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Rallies in Iran Against Acid Attacks on Women
Online footage offers a rare peek into Iranian civil society and anger over gender-based violence, sparked by recent acid attacks on women in the northern city of Isfahan.
WITNESS
October 28, 2014
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What is Video Metadata? Our New Video Explains
A new video from WITNESS explains the basics -- how video metadata is created, why it’s valuable, and what risks and benefits activists might need to balance.
Yvonne Ng
October 27, 2014
