**This post is part of an ongoing series that showcases users and videos from the Hub**
**This post is part of an ongoing series that showcases users and videos from the Hub**
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"In Colombia, there is freedom of expression. You can say whatever you want, but after that they kill you or they mark you and kill you." - Manuel Rosental, Journalist in exile
It's Blog Action Day 2009 and 13000 bloggers (and the number keeps growing) from 155 countries are joining forces to spark a global conversation about climate change. We're participating by highlighting 10 videos that help illustrate the connection between the climate crisis and human rights. Watch, and then get involved. The United Nations Climate Change Conference is quickly approaching and groups like TckTckTck and 350.org are helping organize events around the world to pressure global leaders to take decisive action at the meeting in December. You can take part too -
**This post is part of an ongoing series that showcases users and videos from the Hub**
Can you imagine being constantly harassed and persecuted because of your job?
This video by the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) documents the real stories of abortion providers, clinic employees and patients who have been - and continue to be - subjected to intimidation and harassment as a result of their work and personal choices. After the murder of Dr. George Tiller - shot and killed by an anti-abortion activist in May 2009 - many of these professionals are increasingly concerned about their safety. Some doctors, like Jennifer Boulanger of Pennsylvania, have even had to face protestors picketing their homes: "Every day I worry about being shot or targeted, especially now that Dr. Tiller was murdered. I've never felt this vulnerable in my job.
January 2010 Update:
HOPS Campaign promoting zero tolerance for violence against sex workers in Macedonia is off to a great start! We interviewed Marija Tosheva, HOPS Program Director, about her expectations and the role that the newly released video You Must Know About Me plays in the campaign. In her words: “This is the first time that sex workers have the opportunity to speak directly to the people in power and also to advocate for themselves… Because usually the laws, policies and strategies are build for the people, but without asking the people…”
As August 12th is International Youth Day, I'm taking the opportunity to explore some examples of youth-produced video from around the world.
