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Images of Horror: Whose Roles and What Responsibilities?
Recent examples of graphic images circulating online point to critical questions for commercial social media platforms, news outlets and citizens.
Sam Gregory
September 18, 2014
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Salman Ahmad’s Focus for Change Music Monday Playlist
Mr. Ahmad kicks off a guest-curated series to honor our 10th annual Focus For Change benefit. This year we celebrate "Stories of Courage" from human rights defenders.
WITNESS
September 15, 2014
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Metadata is Powerful, and the NSA Knows It
We believe in the positive power of metadata, but citizens won't use it until they are in control of their own content.
Morgan Hargrave
September 15, 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.
WITNESS
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
WITNESS
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.
WITNESS
September 10, 2014
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Music Monday – Top Summer Playlists and More
It's the end summer and before the season starts to chill, we're taking a look back at our Music Monday top summer playlists.
WITNESS
September 8, 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.
WITNESS
September 3, 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.
WITNESS
August 29, 2014
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Ensuring That More Videos Mean More Rights
WITNESS Executive Director Yvette Alberdingk-Thijm reflects on current events and the importance of video as a tool to document human rights abuses and advocate for justice.
Yvette Alberdingk Thijm
August 29, 2014
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Music Monday – Ferguson Edition
This week's Music Monday - Ferguson Edition features songs about and dedicated to the events happening in Ferguson, Missouri.
WITNESS
August 25, 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.
WITNESS
August 19, 2014
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Why WITNESS and Other Nonprofits Are Adopting the Serious Business of Monitoring and Evaluation
Anyone in the nonprofit world knows that “impact” and “engagement” are the buzzwords du jour. But more than a passing fad, impact evaluation is serious business – one that many of us in the social change realm grapple with every day.
Sara Federlein
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.
WITNESS
August 15, 2014
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The Best (Potential) SXSW Sessions for 2015
We can use your help to vote two WITNESS suggested SXSW sessions into to the final round for 2015. We also share other worthy sessions to vote on.
Morgan Hargrave
August 14, 2014
