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On The WITNESS blog

The Ceasefire that Never Happened

The Burma government denied airstrikes against civilians in a regional capital—until citizen video...

Why would adults from the Oil and Gas Industry bully 10 and 13 year old kids?

I am writing this op-ed because I want to know why the biggest, most powerful industry is picking...

Giving Your Work a Life of Its Own with Creative Commons

CC licenses don't replace copyright; they make it easier for you to say which rights you want to...

in the News

WITNESS Ranked #52 of Top 100 NGOs

WITNESS shot up 31 spots to #52 on the Global Journal ranking. Organizations were considered based on three key criteria: impact, innovation, and sustainability.

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Garifuna Music and Videos Expand Culture's World Reach

A recently released movie, "Garifuna in Peril", brought focus back onto WITNESS' film, Lucha Garifuna (The Garifuna struggle).

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WITNESS Video Leads to Fracking Debate

After a school teacher saw WITNESS' video about Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, she invited him to present to her classroom. His presentation on fracking was well-received by students, but created an uproar among some parents. 

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