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Gender-Based-Violence
  • Coronavirus and human rights: Preparing WITNESS’s response UPDATE: Our COVID-19 landing page is here (and Portuguese, Spanish) COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is creating rapid and dangerous human rights implications globally, directly impacting people’s lives, livelihoods, security, health, ability to work and freedom of movement and assembly, as well as leading to implications for digital rights and increasing online surveillance. The immediate implications of coronavirus – […] Sam Gregory March 30, 2020
  • Cyber-Violence against the Marginalised in Sri Lanka Digital community spaces serve as important tools for Sri Lankan women and the LBT community. A recent research study conducted by Groundviews reveal that deep-rooted misogynistic attitudes driven by hate and fear drive cyber-violence against the marginalised. Meghana Bahar September 6, 2019
  • World Refugee Day 2019 June 20th marks World Refugee Day. But the work of protecting the rights of refugees happens every day of the year. At WITNESS, we help refugees document their stories—specifically human rights violations, through creating and archiving important media that can be used to bring awareness to their experiences and help advocate for change. Here are […] WITNESS June 19, 2019
  • Fighting impunity for attacks at women’s marches From Ukraine to Malaysia, demonstrators at International Women's Day marches continue to face attacks without accountability. This is Last Month in Video, March 2018 edition—with updates from the Alton Sterling police shooting, police collusion in Sri Lanka, and border patrol abuse in California. WITNESS April 11, 2018
  • You Are Power: The Women and Organizations Who Inspire Us In honor and in celebration of International Women's Day 2018, WITNESS' regional teams highlight the women and organizations who inspire us. WITNESS March 7, 2018
  • Fighting for Women’s Rights in Serbia, Sri Lanka and Mexico Co-written with the contribution of the Sri Lanka section by Meghana Bahar, WITNESS’ Social Media and Communications Consultant for Asia-Pacific and Laura Salas, WITNESS Program Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean. In honor of the achievements of the women and human rights defenders who fought before us and those who fight alongside us now, WITNESS […] Dalila Mujagic March 8, 2017
  • Mujeres usando el video para revertir violencia de género en América Latina En estos días que se celebra el día internacional de la mujer, vale la pena resaltar las historias de personas comprometidas con la equidad de género que han utilizado el video de distintas maneras para lograr un cambio social. Laura Salas March 12, 2015
  • Women Counter Gender-Based Violence with Video in Latin America As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we highlight the stories of those using video in creative ways to combat gender-based violence in Latin America. Laura Salas March 11, 2015
  • The WITNESS Blog: A Look Back at 2014 and Look Ahead to 2015 In 2014 we contextualized dozens of citizen videos on human rights; shared resources for using video for change, archiving video and interviewing survivors of sexual violence; interviewed filmmakers, activists and journalists; advocated for better use of technology to aid those using video for change; celebrated stories of courage, and much more. Matisse Bustos Hawkes January 5, 2015
  • Top 7 Takeaways from WITNESS’ Guide to Filming Sexual Violence Survivors The Syria Justice and Accountability Center shares key guidance from a WITNESS guide designed to help effectively document sexual and gender based violence in Syria. Raja Althaibani December 9, 2014
  • Music Monday: 16 Liberating Voices For Women’s Rights These women artists sing about obstacles to social justice while also affirming and celebrating their invaluable role in bringing about change. Sulafa Khalid Musa December 1, 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. Sulafa Khalid Musa November 24, 2014
  • Reporting on Sexual Assault: 16 Tips for #16Days In light of the disheartening media coverage around sexual assault this year, WITNESS is dedicating this 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence to helping activists and journalists report on sexual violence more safely and ethically. Jackie Zammuto November 24, 2014
  • Using Mobile Apps and Film to Prevent Gender-Based Violence Nancy Schwartzman talks to WITNESS about her film work and development of tech tools, including mobile apps, to end sexual violence. Matisse Bustos Hawkes November 4, 2014
  • Rallies in Iran Against Acid Attacks on Women Online footage offers a rare peek into Iranian civil society and anger over gender-based violence, sparked by recent acid attacks on women in the northern city of Isfahan. WITNESS October 28, 2014

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