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Tips for Livestreaming Protests in the United States
Livestreaming can be a powerful tool for human rights, but it also comes with risks and challenges. Follow these tips to become a safe and effective livestreamer.
WITNESS
February 7, 2017
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Community activists targeted as police killings escalate in Rio’s favelas
Local activists and residents targeted by the military police for filming violence in Rio favela.
WITNESS
February 6, 2017
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Using Video to Document “Gasolinazo” Protests in Mexico
Activists are documenting protests and direct actions to send a message to the administration that they do not accept "Gasolinazo", a massive increase in the cost of gasoline and consumer goods.
WITNESS
February 2, 2017
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Getting Started with Digital Security
Digital security can seem overwhelming, but there are many online resources to guide you through everything from risk assessments to file encryption. Here's a selection of some basic tips and tools to get you started.
WITNESS
November 15, 2016
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A Quick Guide to Safely Filming Protests in Africa
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a major increase in violent protests in various countries around the world, not least in African countries pushing back against electoral malpractice. From Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Kenya and Uganda – resistance to political protest is contributing to violence against civilians. To help grassroots […]
WITNESS
September 30, 2016
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Dispatch from Rio: Part 2
Week two of the Mutirão of Independent Media has been dramatic, productive and inspiring. See some of the highlights of our work covering the social impacts of the Olympics 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
Jackie Zammuto
August 20, 2016
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Live video, curation, and action at #Rio2016 Olympics
With our allies in Rio de Jainero, we're conducting pilot projects using live video, curation and action to highlight human rights violations that took place in the lead-up to and during the Olympic Games.
Sam Gregory
August 19, 2016
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Dispatch from Rio: An alternative look at the Olympics
WITNESS is working with activists in Rio to report on human rights issues and live stream coverage of how the Olympics affect the city’s communities.
Jackie Zammuto
August 12, 2016
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Response to New York Magazine on “disaster-free” Rio Olympics
An estimated 70,000 people have lost their homes and at least 2,500 people, mostly in favelas, have been killed by the Rio police since the city first learned it would host the Olympics in 2009.
Priscila Néri
August 12, 2016
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The NYPD Wants to Know Your Thoughts on Bodycams (Kind of)
Many police departments in the US, including the NYPD, are expanding their use of bodycams. But is this enough?
Morgan Hargrave
August 4, 2016
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Community-led First Responders Use Video to Document Police Abuse
Earlier this summer Jackie Zammuto traveled to St. Louis, MO to work with the First Responders, a group of activists trained to document police violence in their community.
Jackie Zammuto
August 3, 2016
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Immersive Witnessing: From Empathy and Outrage to Action
There are challenges and opportunities in virtual reality, live and immersive media for social good. New WITNESS projects aim to channel this empathy into meaningful action.
Sam Gregory
August 2, 2016
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Watching Western Sahara: Six Months of Eyewitness Videos
A look at human rights in Western Sahara through six months of footage from the ground.
WITNESS
July 28, 2016
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Tools & Strategies to Verify Online Videos from Western Sahara
When online videos do not contain enough information to corroborate where and when they were recorded and or help viewers understand what they show, online tools and practices can help viewers learn more about what they are watching.
WITNESS
July 20, 2016
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Tips for Filming Protests and the Police at the 2016 US Political Conventions
Planning to film demonstrations at the Republican National Convention or the Democratic National convention? We've compiled tips for what to do before, during, and after you film.
WITNESS
July 14, 2016
