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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
Maziar Bahari on Solitary Confinement, Freedom of Expression, and the Future of (Citizen) Journalism Maziar Bahari speaks to WITNESS about the new film "Rosewater" which tells the story of his solitary confinement and torture in an Iranian prison. Matisse Bustos Hawkes December 12, 2014
The Blackfish Effect – How Film Can Impact Big Business Interview with Britdoc Impact Award winner, filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite, about the social change influence her documentary, "Blackfish," has had on big business and in legal courtrooms. WITNESS December 11, 2014
An Interview with Pamela Yates About the Impact of “Granito” Part of a series featuring the 2014 BritDoc Impact Award winners, we interview Pamela Yates about Granito which investigates how archival footage was used as evidence to bring an indictment against a former Guatemalan dictator. WITNESS December 4, 2014
The Ties That Bind Us In the Fight to Expose Human Rights Abuse In her monthly message, WITNESS' executive director looks back on human rights stories from October and reflects on how our work resonates as more and more of us fight to expose human rights abuses. Yvette Alberdingk Thijm November 7, 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
Pentagram Partners with Street Artists to Create a WITNESS Mural in London A street art mural in London featuring WITNESS partners is an inspiring reminder that in our global, connected world, we are all "witnesses." WITNESS September 26, 2014
WITNESS Resources For Filming Human Rights Situations in Gaza and Israel These resources, available in English and Arabic, aim to help citizen witnesses capture and share footage of human rights abuses and preserve their footage for use at a later date. WITNESS August 13, 2014
The Power of a Witness According to Robin Williams As we join the many people worldwide who were saddened to hear of the death of Robin Williams, we celebrate his commitment to making the world a better place. Yvette Alberdingk Thijm August 12, 2014
WITNESS Archiving Guide Receives Award from Society of American Archivists The Activists' Guide to Archiving Video wins the Preservation Publication Award from the Society of American Archivists. Yvonne Ng August 7, 2014
To End Violence Against Women, Canadian Campaign Calls on Men and Boys The ¡Hasta Aqui No Mas! (Draw the Line!) multimedia campaign, produced by the Canadian group MUJER, confronts sexual violence against women through education and empowerment of Latino men and boys. WITNESS August 5, 2014
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
Groups in Colombia Use Video to Fight Evictions Interviews from Medellín's housing and land rights activists and community leaders about the forced evictions taking place in and around the city and how they are using video to preserve the memory of places that are disappearing and to document human rights violations. Laura Salas June 3, 2014
Police Occupation of Brazil’s Favelas The controversial death of a young Brazilian dancer sparked protests in one of Rio's favelas, bringing attention to police violence faced by favela residents. WITNESS May 6, 2014
Unlock Iran Invites You To Experience Life as an Iranian Political Prisoner Unlock Iran is a new innovative visual storytelling platform featuring the stories of Iranian “prisoners of rights,” or individuals who are detained for political, religious or other personal beliefs deemed a threat by the Iranian government. WITNESS April 23, 2014