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On #Rwanda20YRS Anniversary, Genocide Survivors Tell Their Own Stories
Originally published on the WITNESS Hub blog in 2009 this interview with Voices of Rwanda founder Taylor Krauss speaks to the power of personal testimony and the importance of memory and archives.
WITNESS
April 7, 2014
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Join WITNESS at the World Urban Forum & the People’s Alternative Urban Social Forum
WITNESS is headed to Medellín, Colombia to participate in screenings, round table debates and video advocacy training sessions this April 5-11.
Jackie Zammuto
April 3, 2014
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Ignored by Brazilian Government, Activists Take Police Violence to Inter-American Commission
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hosts a public hearing on police violence used by Brazilian authorities during popular protests ongoing in the country since June 2013.
Priscila Néri
March 28, 2014
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Human Rights Video Weekly: Colombia, Egypt, and Syria
This week we bring you video from five continents on issues ranging from police brutality to refugee issues and economic rights.
WITNESS
March 25, 2014
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Human Rights Video Weekly: Crackdown on Journalists in South Sudan, Activist Arrested in Sri Lanka
As refugees escape from South Sudan and Central African Republic, they crowd into neighboring countries, causing shortages. Since media outlets often cannot reach these conflict zones, we rely on citizen video to see what is happening.
WITNESS
March 20, 2014
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The Video-For-Change Africa Network is Born!
WITNESS is pleased to announce the formation of the Video for Change Africa Network, a network for video activists to share their knowledge, materials and challenges with others working for social change in Africa.
WITNESS
March 11, 2014
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Behind-the-Scenes of WITNESS’ New Intro Video
A glimpse into how we produced our new video, featuring five activists, with the help of some of the film industry's creative leaders.
WITNESS
March 7, 2014
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WITNESS at SXSW 2014: Talking Media, Mobile, Technology and Human Rights
Details for the two panels WITNESS is participating in and our suggestions a few more to check out at this year's conference.
Sam Gregory
March 7, 2014
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Citizen Video Captures Targeted Violence Against Mozabite Algerians
A new playlist on the Human Rights Channel captures targeted violence against Mozabite Algerians, a Berber minority group living in central Algeria.
WITNESS
March 6, 2014
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How An Eyewitness Mode Helps Activists (and Others) Be Trusted
Individuals and social networks can both benefit from functionality that would allow video uploaders to add metadata, enhancing the trustworthiness of their media.
Sam Gregory
March 3, 2014
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Activists Gather in Cape Town, South Africa for First Video-for-Change Convening in Sub-Saharan Africa
Activists from 13 different Sub-Saharan African countries are meeting today in Cape Town, South Africa to learn from one another during the first Video-for-Change Convening in Sub-Saharan Africa.
WITNESS
March 3, 2014
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Why WITNESS Is Going to RightsCon 2014
Sam Gregory, program director at WITNESS discusses what sets this conference apart and what we hope to accomplish there.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
February 28, 2014
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Human Rights Video Weekly: Food aid reaches Syria, Forced evictions in Myanmar
As Syrian peace talks gets underway this week, footage from Syrian media activists and aid organizations assisting the evacuation of residents from Homs and the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus document the challenges and progress of efforts to reach communities under siege.
WITNESS
February 13, 2014
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From Exposure to Evidence: Confronting the Limitations of Digital Video
In an age of information overload and image manipulation, it is no longer enough to simply film—and thereby, expose—injustice. Nor is it enough to simply watch it. New resources from WITNESS and our partners aim to help activists use online video to bring about change.
WITNESS
February 6, 2014
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The Square’s Jehane Noujaim on Filming a Revolution
An interview with filmmaker Jehane Noujaim whose "The Square" is nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
January 31, 2014
