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Alex Jones, Myanmar, and free expression online Imagine ending up in jail with no understanding of what the charges against you are, no idea what legal process you will be facing, and no idea what happens if you appeal your conviction- or even how to appeal. It sounds like a Kafka novel, but that’s how social media platforms operate today. It has […] WITNESS September 11, 2018
The Right to Record Recognized at the United Nations Last month, the United Nations Human Rights Council promoted the right to record explicitly in resolution A/HRC/38/L.16 — WITNESS explains what this means for activists and human rights defenders around the world. WITNESS August 2, 2018
Last Month in Video: Cameras got smarter. Will we? From Florida teens using video as a powerful advocacy tool, to Pakistan's High Court ruling on network shutdowns, to the supercharged technology behind "smart" cameras and facial recognition: this is Last Month in Video, February 2018 edition. Dalila Mujagic March 6, 2018
Last Month In Video: From Rio to Catalonia and beyond From Facebook's recent algorithm change to eyewitnesses capturing footage of police helicopters shooting into neighborhoods in Rio, and Catalonia's Skype president, here is Last Month in Video, January 2018 edition. Dalila Mujagic February 16, 2018
Access to the Internet is a Human Right WITNESS joins a coalition of groups to speak out against state-led internet shutdowns and to demand that governments around the world #KeepItOn. Morgan Hargrave June 27, 2016
Maziar Bahari on Solitary Confinement, Freedom of Expression, and the Future of (Citizen) Journalism Maziar Bahari speaks to WITNESS about the new film "Rosewater" which tells the story of his solitary confinement and torture in an Iranian prison. Matisse Bustos Hawkes December 12, 2014
Music Monday – Nina Simone Inspires Activism This Monday we feature Nina Simone, not only because she was a brilliant singer/songwriter, a Juilliard-trained pianist, but also because of her pivotal role on the Civil Rights Movement and the liberation struggle. WITNESS November 24, 2014
The Art of the Self-Portrait: Andy Lin Discusses Expression and Dignity Photographer Andy Lin shares his thoughts on the self-portrait as a means of expression and a tool for self-empowerment. Matisse Bustos Hawkes November 18, 2014
Human Rights Video and the Open Internet – September 2014 Tech News Digest This post is the beginning of a monthly series on technology and human rights in the news, written by our technology advocacy team. This month, we look at net neutrality and the work of the Global Net Neutrality Coalition. Morgan Hargrave September 29, 2014
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
Music Monday – Freedom Is Not Free Edition This week's song list celebrates freedom. The artists in their songs on this list speak to independence, censorship, and wanting to be free. WITNESS July 7, 2014
World Cup Futebol and Freedom of Expression in Brazil: An Update Videos curated by the Human Rights Channel highlight the reality of discontent surrounding the World Cup, and the ongoing threats to civil and economic rights during the large-scale sporting event. WITNESS July 3, 2014
What We’re Reading: 25th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Crackdown June 4th marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most discussed events of recent Chinese history: the massacre at Tiananmen Square in Beijing of pro-democracy protesters. Matisse Bustos Hawkes May 30, 2014
Political Dissidents Speak Out Against the Regime in Cuba Rare video documentation of a political protest in Cuba is a glimpse into the country with the lowest cell phone penetration rate in Latin America and severe restrictions to political content uploading onto the web. WITNESS November 4, 2013
Protesters Film as Sudan Revolts The Human Rights Channel is following events as they unfold in Sudan. In this post we discuss a few videos from our ongoing playlist “Sudan Revolts.” WITNESS October 10, 2013