In an AI-shaped world, when truth is under attack, how can those documenting human rights violations be heard and trusted?
That’s where WITNESS comes in.
We are a global organization that helps people everywhere harness the power of video and technology to defend human rights.
Through training, practical guidance, and smart advocacy, WITNESS works to fortify the truth – so that real evidence of human rights violations can’t be ignored, discredited, or faked.
Latest updates
October 2025
Navigating Human Rights in the EU AI Act: WITNESS’s Call for Thoughtful Transparency
In September, the European Commission began implementing Article 50 of the EU AI Act, the EU’s first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence, by launching a public consultation to draft guidelines and a Code of Practice (CoP) on AI transparency.
September 2025
When Truth Is Targeted: The Killing of Journalists and the Erasure of Memory in Palestine
More than 190 journalists and media workers have been killed in the Israel-Gaza war from 2023-2025. WITNESS’ work is grounded in the belief that documentation is essential for exposing human rights abuses and advancing justice – and the targeting of journalists is a stark reminder of what is at stake.
July 2025
The European Union’s GPAI Code of Practice: Progress Made, But the Real Test Lies Ahead
The European Commission has published the final General Purpose AI Code of Practice – and WITNESS emphasizes that it must promote transparency, support AI detection and content authenticity, and safeguard rights while preserving the integrity of the information environment.