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Video Advocacy Example: LGBT and Transgender Awareness in the Anglican Church This video is an example by activists to bring an under-represented "voice" to the discussion of human sexuality to a group of leaders charged with making decisions on a global scale. WITNESS February 15, 2012
At Great Risk, Syrians Document Testimonies and Human Rights Abuse with Video Since international media have been barred from entering Syria since mid 2011, news reports have relied heavily on activists in country who daily risk their own safety to film and share video and speak with reporters. Matisse Bustos Hawkes February 9, 2012
Video Advocacy Example: Civic Media How To’s On Sunday December 11, 2011 The New York Times published an extensive article illustrating the role of livestream technologies in the Occupy Wall Street movement. The following day, seventeen mediamakers, including members of the Global Revolution livestream team were arrested. WITNESS January 26, 2012
WITNESS Is LIVEstreaming From Tahrir Square In Egypt Today marks the one year anniversary of Egypt’s awakening. People all over Cairo are preparing to celebrate a year of great accomplishment. A year ago today, a massive movement demanding change exploded throughout the country. Raja Althaibani January 25, 2012
The Year of Making Video A More Effective Human Rights Tool Here's to 2012 as a meaningful, impactful year and to video becoming an even better human rights tool! I want to thank you for 2011. Thank You! For the difference that you made, and for inspiring others to do the same. Each one of you helped WITNESS accomplish so much in the past year. Yvette Alberdingk Thijm January 3, 2012
Why Stephanie Zito, Traveler, Blogger and Humanitarian Supports WITNESS For our year-end post, we asked a supporter to share a personal story about why she cares about the organization and our partners. You can show your support for WITNESS by visiting our website to make a year-end donation. Thanks to Stephanie Zito for her support and to all of you who support us throughout the year. WITNESS December 31, 2011
١٠ نصائح لتصوير المظاهرات والإعتقالات والإشتباكات هذه المدونة هي الأولى في سلسلة من المدونات في اللغة العربية تهدف إلى تبادل ما لدينا من المواد التدريبية مع الجمهور المتحدث باللغة العربية (انظر إلى المدونة الأساسية في أهم ١٠ نصائح في التصوير و الذي كتبه زميلي كريس مايكل).ل Raja Althaibani December 28, 2011
Thank You for Your Support of WITNESS in 2011 It's been an incredible year for human rights and video. Thanks for all of your support of WITNESS and our partners in 2011: Matisse Bustos Hawkes December 27, 2011
Rethinking the Mobile Workflow for Human Rights Video By Nathan Freitas and Bryan Nunez Unfolding Approaches for Mobile Protest Coverage Activists all over the world have turned to mobile phones to organize, coordinate and document their struggle. Images and videos shot on mobile phones have been the standard for what revolution looks like in the public imagination. We have seen iconic moments, captured […] WITNESS December 22, 2011
TRUST: Alaska Youth Call on Our Governments to Restore our Atmosphere With the international climate talks wrapped in Durban, South Africa the reviews are mixed. World leaders touted their success in reaching the Durban Platform, but observers outside the negotiations are much more skeptical. WITNESS December 21, 2011
7 Tips to Ensure Your Video Is Usable in the Long Term n the past year, we have witnessed an unprecedented amount of media created by activists, citizen journalists, oral historians, and others who are documenting contemporary protest movements worldwide. As the volume of material continues to grow, questions about how to find, identify, verify, organize, and maintain this media for use as evidence and as historical documentation have become more pressing than ever. Yvonne Ng December 8, 2011
Human Rights Day Series: Resources for #Video4Change Activists This Saturday marks Human Rights Day, a day to pause and celebrate the rights we all share in common (even though they are not always respected or upheld). It also marks an opportunity for us to reach people who perhaps don't think about human rights daily- as the mainstream media usually gives a few minutes of coverage to the topic. Matisse Bustos Hawkes December 7, 2011
Educator, Filmmaker, and Activist Nuala Cabral Takes On Street Harrassment A few weeks ago I was fortunate to sit in a dark room with the inspirational and multifaceted collection of voices that make up the Media that Matters Film Festival. Showcasing its 11th premiere this year, Arts Engine’s annual screening curates diverse independent films and shorts which jump start thought, conversation, and action – a celebration of video for change in its many shapes and sizes. WITNESS December 5, 2011
A Hidden Truth: Gender-Based Violence in Zambia In commemoration of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign, we are highlighting activists and organizations who are using the power of video in their campaigns to address gender-based violence through a series of guest posts. Read previous posts in this series. WITNESS November 29, 2011
Activists’ Videos Capture Violence Erupting on Streets of Egypt The streets of Cairo reverberate to the sound of tens of thousands of voices chanting in unison “the people demand the toppling of the Field Marshal!” Demonstrators reoccupy Tahrir Square and organize a peaceful protest to express their dissatisfaction towards the Egyptian military. Raja Althaibani November 22, 2011