27 Sep Harmful Media Narratives an impediment to SGBV survivors’ access to justice
News and Events | MeghanaThis is a press statement released by WITNESS AFRICA and Stand to End Rape (STER) to announce the launch of the new SGBV Reporting Guide.
Africa Tag
22 Nov WITNESS launches #VerifyBeforeSharing Media Literacy Campaign
News and Events |This resource-based campaign incorporates learnings from participants at our recent mis/disinformation West Africa convening to help combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
09 Sep WITNESS Announces Mis/disinformation West Africa Cross Disciplinary Convening
News and Events |WITNESS will host a West African cross-disciplinary convening on mis/disinformation in Abuja, Nigeria from Sept. 14-15, 2021. It will explore and prioritize pragmatic solutions for the defense against mis/disinformation particularly as it affects grassroots communities in Africa.
25 Sep Use of Video Evidence leads to Justice in Democratic Republic of Congo
News and Events, Press, Success Stories | matisseThanks to the power of video, two high-ranking commanders have been condemned for murder and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
26 Jan WITNESS Awarded Core Support Grant from the Oak Foundation
News and Events, Press | matisseThe Oak Foundation, a core supporter of WITNESS since 2004, has provided a renewal grant of $400,000 over 18 months – nearly doubling its support to the organization.
10 Jul WITNESS Trains on Video Advocacy at Sustainability and Corporate Accountability Summit in South Africa
News and Events | WITNESSWITNESS presented on the use of video in an advocacy campaigns at the 2016 African Coalition for Corporate Accountability conference in Pretoria, South Africa.
20 Nov WITNESS Organizes Video Advocacy Training for HIV Advocates in Zambia
News and Events | Sarah KerrWITNESS organized a training with International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) on video advocacy in the fall of 2015 in Zambia.