WITNESS is honored to receive this year’s Peabody Global Impact Award!
For 80+ years, @PeabodyAwards has celebrated #StoriesThatMatter, and for 30+ years WITNESS has empowered people to use video & technology to defend #HumanRights.
#PeabodyWinner
The Earth Day special edition of the @cinemata newsletter is out!
This edition features a thoughtfully curated selection of environmental films from the Asia-Pacific titled 'Voices of the Land: Environmental Reflections in Asian Cinema'.
Read: https://t.co/jGXOZ8ARFw
📢 WITNESS is proud to launch our new #ArchiveLife global campaign that centers #VideoArchiving, a powerful, subversive & influential act!
✊🏾Join us in giving back ownership to the true custodians of community stories!
👓 https://t.co/4osjIv9B23
#WeAreMemory🐝
HAPPENING TODAY: Join us at 2pm Bangkok time (UTC+7) as we dive into lessons in community building and engagement with @TeamCommunity!
Learn more and send your q's: https://t.co/W1i8QupAjC
The training session conducted by EngageMedia and the Digital Trade Alliance with Indonesian CSOs last March emphasised the importance of data privacy and security, specifically in digital trade agreements. Read more: https://t.co/PKngkpyQw6
In partnership with @WomenAdvocacyNU, we are conducting a training of survivor support group leaders: Focus of today is Human Rights, Understanding Transitional Justice & Reparations - under a project titled "Reparations for #CRSV & #GBV"
Funding support @glsurvivorsfund
Join the CSFF short film competition now by submitting your work to showcase and unleash your filmmaking talent to the world.
📝 You can submit your work here: https://t.co/Hutrcz3sS3 by June 30th, 2024!
Visual evidence such as video footage, photos, satellite images & maps can be powerful in proving #Environmental crimes.
Who on your team will be responsible for which step?
#Video4Earth
#EarthDay
There are many different types of #Environmental#HumanRights crimes & violations caused by extractive industries.
Justice systems usually recognize key groupings, shown here with a few examples:
It is good practice to list all the specific #Environmental violations extractive operations have committed or are about to commit + all the #HumanRights violations that will result.
Then, prioritize which crimes & rights violations your community will document.
For help with tracking the progression of violations, download our Guide 👉🏾 https://t.co/SPMUMnwq4w
#EarthDay
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Hear from @TeamCommunity as they discuss lessons in community building, and engaging with diverse communities of digital rights defenders.
Send your advance questions for tomorrow's conversation: https://t.co/W1i8QupAjC
NEW REPORT: How do journalists work in digitally secure ways in military-controlled Myanmar?
This report looks into journalists' security practices & calls for a holistic approach amid the multi-layered security situation for journalists in Myanmar.
https://t.co/6D01BLuWqT
'This Is How Her Home Was Built' is part of the #TechTalesYouth project by @EngageMedia, which is aimed at complementing human rights advocacy efforts in the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more about the film's digital rights issue https://t.co/fRBY7XC5fT
In 'This Is How Her Home Was Built,' Julia in Manila delves into her home's enigmatic past, navigating truth amid a maze of narratives. Her journey symbolizes the battle against misinformation's grip on society.
Watch the #TechTalesYouth film: https://t.co/rJoZF4sJHn
What do you think about the recent move to water down the powers of the @NLC_Kenya by shelving the Land Laws (Amendment) Bill No. 65 of 2023 in favor of another bill aimed at curbing the commission's authority? https://t.co/0mcB9S666j
Via @PeopleDailyKe#WatchDiscussAct
🌿🌍WITNESS supports the resistance efforts of land defenders across the world ✊🏾
Visit our revamped library to find guidance on how to document, use & preserve #Environmental#HumanRights violations:
👉🏾https://t.co/pg7eL4llqi
SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendars for a 2nd DRAPAC Series talk this April!
Join us on April 24 as we chat with @TeamCommunity on their work on community building and engagement, and lessons we can draw from their experience.
Learn more: https://t.co/W1i8Quq89a
At WITNESS, we prepare, not panic 👉🏾https://t.co/yrWdjPQG9K 👀
🔖📚 Our online resource library spotlights curated research + findings on the challenges & opportunities #Deepfakes, #SyntheticMedia & #GenAI bring for #HumanRights defenders.
💡Learn more: https://t.co/fSx6ELnVd5
Are you filming protests? Do you want to record police misconduct?
If you’re searching for tips, tools, tactics on how to film rights violations safely & ethically, look no further!
🎥 Check out our free resources 👉🏿https://t.co/RkWE2WU8N6