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Live From Ferguson: Videos, Detentions & Attempts at Defining the Press
Citizens and professional reporters have been thrown in jail while documenting protests and the police response, raising the question once again--Who IS a reporter anyways?
WITNESS
August 20, 2014
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WITNESS Resources for Filming Protests and Police Conduct in Ferguson, MO
As protests continue, citizen media is flowing out of Ferguson, Missouri. These WITNESS resources can help citizen witnesses film more safely, ethically and effectively.
WITNESS
August 19, 2014
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Media Roundup on Protests, Police Brutality and Brazil’s World Cup
Following the close of the World Cup, we pull together a list of select English-language news coverage on protests, police brutality and video in Brazil published during the tournament.
WITNESS
July 22, 2014
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What We’re Reading: July 19 Edition
The future of cinema, passwords and digital security, the implementation of police cameras in law enforcement agencies across the nation and much more.
WITNESS
July 19, 2014
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Citizen Videos Capturing Police Violence at Protests in Brazil Used as Evidence
Citizen video has become a critical resource in the struggle to ensure rights and in cases to prosecute police violence in Brazilian cities.
WITNESS
July 10, 2014
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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
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To Protect or Punish: New Anti-Terrorism Law Proposed in Brazil Could Curb Right To Protest
A proposed anti-terrorism law in Brazil could criminalize the actions of social movements and public protests.
WITNESS
June 14, 2014
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What We’re Reading: World Cup 2014 Editon
The country may love the beautiful game but hosting the World Cup has activists protesting human rights abuse and inequalities in Brazil.
WITNESS
June 13, 2014
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Call for Videos on Police Violence During World Cup Protests
As protestors in Brazil take to the streets during the World Cup, WITNESS has created a collaborative database to track ongoing police violence.
Priscila Néri
June 12, 2014
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Music Monday – #FIFAGoHome Edition
Hashtags like #FifaGoHome may express Brazilians strong dislike for FIFA and their government's behavior, but that doesn't mean that they don't love football and that they won't be keeping score as the World Cup kicks off this week.
WITNESS
June 9, 2014
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What We’re Reading, May 16, 2014
From Afghanistan to Brazil, from trends in journalism to digital security and privacy, see what WITNESS staff are reading about this week.
WITNESS
May 16, 2014
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Peace for Whom? Life Inside Rio’s Occupied Maré Favela
The Maré favela complex is home to 130,000 people and an army pacification force who are there to protect the residents according to the Brazilian government. But unease and reports of abuse abound.
WITNESS
May 8, 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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Video Exposes Police Abuse in Venezuela (Or is it Mexico? Or Colombia?)
One video's journey across Latin American protest movements underscores the challenge of monitoring activism online.
WITNESS
February 25, 2014
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In Kiev, Abuse of Power Against Protesters, Medics, and Journalists
While videos recent violence were the most dramatic we’ve seen from the Euromaidan protests, they are only the latest to document clashes in Kiev. In late January, several videos emerged exposing excess use of force by authorities.
WITNESS
February 19, 2014
