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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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