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WITNESS trains & supports people using in their fight for , exposing the truth, one video at a time. Sign up for news:

Brooklyn, NY
Joined January 2009

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  1. 9 hours ago

    Every day, activists and citizens risk their lives to expose the truth. Visit 's website for resources and guidance to film & use technology safely in the defense of :

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    Super excited to join my colleagues at in the to explore AI-manipulated media (deepfakes) and mis-captioned content (shallowfakes) and their impact on the struggles of human rights (and how intersectional it is) for more:

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    Check out this thread for our 5 resources in to equip you with the skills you need to document the . Topics include filming crimes, livestreaming, video as evidence, documenting during internet shutdowns

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    Jun 2
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  5. 20 hours ago

    Community archives are a way to reclaim power, shape history + have a say in the future. videos takes resources and incurs risks, so it’s important to think through this decision. We made a tool w just for that. Download:

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  7. 21 hours ago

    Do you know what to do if ICE comes to your home? What if it happens to a neighbor? Using your can strengthen your immigration case down the line. Download this Haitian Creole graphic WITNESS created w to know what to film:

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  8. 21 hours ago

    We collaborated with partners and allies on developing key priorities to present on at this year. We’ll be focusing on mis/disinformation, smartphone witnessing, deepfakes, copyright regulation, and more! Learn more about all our sessions:

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  9. 22 hours ago

    In an age of misinformation, disinformation, and , the burden of proof has been placed on activists to make their footage more easily verifiable. This new app makes that possible. Check out our walkthrough:

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  10. 24 hours ago

    Want to go behind the scenes of a WITNESS training? Check out how we trained and collaborated with to make videos strengthening critical immigration advocacy efforts in the US:

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  11. Jun 3

    Check out this translation by of 'Working with Traumatic Images' by the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, :

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  12. Jun 3

    : Video is one tool + to stop evictions during . Learn more: Our partners amplifies stories of those who have had to leave the homes in because of the pandemic:

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  13. Jun 3

    : Can you film the police? YES, however, there are some important considerations. Access our online booklet, "Direito de Filmar Violações de Direitos Humanos" (Right to Film Human Rights Violations), made in partnership with :

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    Jun 2
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  15. Jun 2

    This year for , WITNESS will present on the , authenticity infrastructure, gender-based violence in advocacy spaces, , and the impact of copyright regulation on human rights. If you’re signed up, learn more:

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  16. Jun 2

    In order to truly be a tool for liberation, video advocacy for immigrants must center the voices and priorities of impacted communities. Learn from the folks who are modeling this:

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    Jun 1

    In this conversation, of the shares with on how he has been using video to defend the rights of vulnerable groups and the challenges associated with using video to expose abuses in Uganda. Watch full webinar: 👇🏾

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    Jun 1

    If you're attending next week & are building out your personalized schedule, don't miss w/ of speaking on "Authenticity infrastructure against mis/disinformation" also w/Gabi Ivens of & of

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  19. Jun 1

    Before you pick up your phone to film abuse, there are 9 things we recommend keeping in mind. 1) Plan your shots 2) Capture detail 3) Keep shots steady 4) Protect your media + contacts 5) Manage security risks Find the other tips on this resource:

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  20. Jun 1

    Eyewitness video is a powerful tool in the ongoing fight for justice and accountability. This month, you can donate to our Supporting Witnesses Everywhere Campaign so that communities can continue to safely expose the truth:

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