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Video, tech and Internet for social good: Panels to pick at SXSW 2016
WITNESS' top picks for SXSW 2016 panels.
Sam Gregory
August 19, 2015
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Bystander Videos of Police Misconduct in the U.S.
Oscar Grant. Michael Brown. Eric Garner. Walter Scott. The names of unarmed black men killed by police across the United States have etched their way into the public memory, becoming symbols of unjust policing. As bystander footage documenting those killings and other cases of police abuse flood Twitter and replay on cable news, it’s hard […]
WITNESS
July 10, 2015
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The International Criminal Court’s Quest for Scientific Evidence
By focusing on collecting scientific evidence, including better video evidence, the ICC hopes to build stronger cases.
WITNESS
April 20, 2015
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Yemeni Blogger Reflects on Experience at Video for Change Workshop
Rooj Alwazir, a participant at WITNESS' recent video for change convening in Istanbul, shares experiences from the gathering of 20 filmmakers, educators and human rights defenders.
WITNESS
March 9, 2015
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24 Years After Rodney King: Will More Video Result in More Justice?
Since the 1991 beating of Rodney King, video has become ubiquitous and alleged crimes committed by police are much harder to sweep under the carpet. But the amount of footage of an incident and the amount of justice served in these cases do not yet correlate.
Yvette Alberdingk Thijm
March 4, 2015
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How Can Hyperlapse Videography Be Used for Human Rights?
Hyperlapse is a videography approach that combines timelapse with motion, often with a first-person perspective. How could it be used for human rights?
Sam Gregory
February 3, 2015
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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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Can Video Help End Police Brutality?
Does more video actually lead to justice for victims of police brutality? Will the presence of more cameras lead to less police brutality in the future?
WITNESS
November 11, 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
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What Activists Need to Know About Video Archiving and Preservation
Advocacy campaigns can take time to achieve results, so it’s important that your videos remain available after they are filmed. A new video series from WITNESS shares tips with activists about video archiving and preservation.
Yvonne Ng
October 1, 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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Preserving Videos from Ferguson for Justice and Accountability
Basic tips that activists can take towards properly preserving the authenticity and context of human rights videos, strengthening the likelihood that the videos could someday be used as evidence in the fight for justice and accountability.
Jackie Zammuto
September 5, 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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Highlights from our Video Archiving Q&A
Earlier this month, we hosted a lively online Q&A on all aspects of human rights video archiving and preservation. Activists and archivists from around the world participated, sharing their practical ideas and knowledge on how to safeguard video collections.
Yvonne Ng
August 27, 2014
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Human Rights Videos from Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Stories from Syrian Migrants
Tamil women’s groups express outrage about the rape of children by Sri Lanka’s military, Syrians face dramatic challenges migrating to Europe, and Nigerians report on the threat of Boko Haram’s attacks.
WITNESS
July 30, 2014