Video Advocacy Resources & Tools
The resources and tools in this section have been developed by WITNESS in partnership with human rights organizations and activists over nearly two decades. They are designed to help our partners and you create videos for effective human rights advocacy.
Getting Ready to make a Human Rights FilmThis video series is designed for first time users of video for advocacy, but is also a great refresher for more experienced... More» |
Is Video Advocacy Right For You?:Read how we define "video advocacy" and assess whether it's the right tool for your campaign. More»
Plan It.Though you may be ready to start filming, take a moment to plan your video. It will save you time and money and ensure a stronger video. More»
Film it.Get tips on choosing the right equipment, filming techniques, and evaluating safety and security issues while filming your video. More»
Share it.You've planned and filmed your video. Now it's time for distribution and outreach. More» |
May 10, 2012 - By M.J. Moneymaker
At WITNESS, we rotate facilitators at our weekly staff meetings. If assigned as facilitator, the person is responsible for doing some research and sharing a current advocacy video of interest. My...
May 2, 2012 - By Guest Blogger
By Teresa Eggers
A growing global trend of employing facial recognition technologies (FRTs) has increased risks of compromising the privacy and safety of anyone filmed or photographed, especially in...
April 30, 2012 - By Chris Michael
The thousands of human rights-related videos being created and shared – from raw documentation of human rights violations in Syria to the Occupy protests and the range of police abuse and...
May 10, 2012 - By M.J. Moneymaker
At WITNESS, we rotate facilitators at our weekly staff meetings. If assigned as facilitator, the person is responsible for doing some research and sharing a current advocacy video of interest. My...
March 27, 2012 - By Guest Blogger
By Teresa Eggers
As advances in technology democratize the media field, its makers are becoming more and more diverse, presenting a prime opportunity for traditional advocates to become facilitators...
March 1, 2012 - By Jackie Zammuto
Why Should You Watch This Video
Image from "The Video the Colombian Government Doesn't Want Us to See"
A video depicting the violent forced eviction of nearly 600 people on the banks of...
