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A Sahrawi Woman Dragged & Beaten by Moroccan Authorities Moroccan security forces crack down on Sahwari independence protesters in Western Sahara, including a human rights activist, Leila Lili. WITNESS February 18, 2014
From Exposure to Evidence: Confronting the Limitations of Digital Video In an age of information overload and image manipulation, it is no longer enough to simply film—and thereby, expose—injustice. Nor is it enough to simply watch it. New resources from WITNESS and our partners aim to help activists use online video to bring about change. WITNESS February 6, 2014
Police Violence Filmed as Thousands Protest over EU Agreement in Ukraine Numerous accounts of police brutality have been caught on film documenting the violent protests that have been raging in the Ukraine since November 21st. WITNESS December 6, 2013
Saudi Arabia: A Crackdown on Undocumented Foreign Workers The night of November 9, clashes broke out between Saudi authorities, civilians, and immigrants—predominantly Ethiopian—in Riyadh and carried on for several days resulting in hundreds of arrests, dozens of injuries, and reported deaths. WITNESS November 25, 2013
Video Testimony of a “Sudan Revolts” Police Abuse Victim Sixty-one-year-old Salah Dawoud did not actively take part in the wave of protests that swept across Sudan in late September. But, as he explains in this video testimony, he is a victim of the Sudanese government’s excess use of force. WITNESS November 14, 2013
Human Rights Video Weekly: Police Officers on Trial in South Africa In South Africa citizen video may help bring about justice for one case in the country's alarming pattern of police brutality. Cuba lobbies for a seat at the Human Rights Council and Sri Lanka attempts to stave off controversy ahead of an international summit. WITNESS November 12, 2013
Six Months Later: Can Citizen Videos Made a Difference? Looking back at two cases of police brutality documented on citizen video in South Africa and Fiji earlier this year, we follow up on the movements of activists and accountability of authorities since the videos went viral. WITNESS September 5, 2013
This Week in Human Rights Video: 5-Year-Old Detained by Israeli Defense Forces The detention of a 5-year-old highlights a widespread practice- the detention of children by Israeli forces and citizen videos show ethnic tension in Central Russia WITNESS July 15, 2013
This Week in Human Rights Video: Egypt in Turmoil and Crackdown in Bahrain Highlights from our playlists following developments in Egypt, an in-depth look at police torture in Bahrain, and new video alleging the use of chemical weapons by Assad's forces in Syria. WITNESS July 8, 2013
How Activists Can Use Vine To Reach a Global Audience in 6 Seconds Activists are using the mobile app Vine from Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro, but is their footage getting seen? We share 5 tips that can improve the reach and visibility of these short, dynamic videos. WITNESS June 21, 2013
This Week in Human Rights Video: Protests in Brazil, Turkey and Bulgaria Over the last week, the Human Rights Channel featured videos of cost of living protests in Sao Paolo, the start of the hurricane season in Haiti, and the crackdown on Gezi Park, all from the citizen's perspective. WITNESS June 17, 2013
Policing the Police with Citizen Video In one week, eyewitness’ videos exposed police brutality in four different countries: South Africa, Brazil, Australia, and Fiji. One month later, we check in to see how those videos made a difference. WITNESS April 22, 2013
20 Powerful Moments in Human Rights Video Every year on December 10th, human rights organizations mark International Human Rights Day. To highlight our 20th anniversary and Human Rights Day, we're sharing 20 significant human rights video moments. Compiled by the entire WITNESS team and presented in chronological order, the list reflects instances where video (or film) made a difference: as evidence in a court or tribunal, galvanized mass mobilization or outrage, marked a turning point, a new use of technology for human rights, and more. Matisse Bustos Hawkes December 10, 2012
Occupy Wall Street Livestream Curator Shares Experience and Tips At a desk densely populated by monitors in downtown Manhattan, I met Josh: Occupier, trendsetter, livestream aficionado. Josh was laid off on September 16th, the day before Occupiers arrived at Zuccotti Park. WITNESS December 10, 2011
Top 10 Tips for Filming #Occupy Protests, Arrests & Police Conduct We have seen some great videos coming out from the Occupy movement around the country - from documenting mass actions to capturing police misconduct and abuse. Many courageous filmmakers, first timers and experienced professionals, are using best practices to record what is happening, and it is paying off. See this most recent example of video being used to help hold a Dallas officer accountable for shoving a protester off a ledge: WITNESS November 14, 2011