- Strengthening Collective Capacity to Respond to the War on Gaza Read WITNESS’ Statement. This post is also available in Arabic. A communications blackout plunged millions of Gazans, including civilians, journalists, paramedic teams and aid agencies, in an information vacuum from October 27 to midday October 29 when connectivity was partially restored. Today, we stand in a moment fraught with the gravest of risks for further […]
- Interactive Documentary “Points of View” Showcases Citizen Video in Gaza and the West Bank POINTS OF VIEW uses an interactive documentary format to showcase citizen video shot by Palestinians working as part of the Camera Distribution Project, an initiative organized by B’Tselem (The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories).
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Weekly Picks – August 8 Edition This week we feature articles on new innovations and practices in citizen journalism, data mapping and the protection of human rights.
- 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.
- Music Monday – Palestine Edition This Music Monday shares songs about resistance, truth, and international solidarity with Palestine.
- Human Rights Video from Brazil, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine From the Human Rights Channel this week: a Brazilian activist seeks political asylum; the difficulty of verifying citizen video from the Israel/Palestine conflict; how social media is being used in the investigation of flight MH17’s downing.
- Citizen Videos Used as Propaganda Tools in Israel-Palestine Conflict The use of citizen video as a propaganda tool by both sides in the conflict leaves viewers manipulated and confused.
- Music Monday – Gaza On Our Minds Edition This Music Monday features songs about peace and hope by musicians that are from Israel and Palestine, plus some internationally known musicians.
- Human Rights Video from Gaza, Costa Rica and Kenya False images circulate surrounding the documentation of violence in Israel and Gaza. Additionally, while all eyes were on the World Cup this weekend, indigenous persons in Costa Rica were attacked by armed farmers, and IDPs in Kenya demanded recognition.
