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On The WITNESS blog
6 Months. 181 Days. No Word from James, but Hope Remains.
May 22, 2013 - By Kim Howell
James Foley disappeared six months ago today. Here's what Syrian citizens have to say.
Citizen Video for Journalists…and Everyone Else
May 20, 2013 - By Madeleine Bair
90 countries. 1,892 videos. 137 in-depth human rights playlists. 1 year of the Human Rights Channel...
The Ceasefire that Never Happened
May 19, 2013 - By Guest Blogger
The Burma government denied airstrikes against civilians in a regional capital—until citizen video...
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WITNESS Ranked #52 of Top 100 NGOs
January 22, 2013 - The Global Journal
WITNESS shot up 31 spots to #52 on the Global Journal ranking. Organizations were considered based on three key criteria: impact, innovation, and sustainability.
More »Garifuna Music and Videos Expand Culture's World Reach
May 16, 2013 - Honduras Weekly
A recently released movie, "Garifuna in Peril", brought focus back onto WITNESS' film, Lucha Garifuna (The Garifuna struggle).
More »WITNESS Video Leads to Fracking Debate
May 13, 2013 - Huffington Post
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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