bryan's Media

Spotlighting Human Rights: Digital Photography and Video

bryan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:07:25 -0700

Recent innovations in science and technology have provided human rights advocates, journalists, and scientists with new tools to expose war crimes and other serious violations of human rights and to disseminate this information in real time throughout the world. The Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley is pleased to showcase these recent developments and push new frontiers of applied research.

The Soul of the New Machine conference gathered leading thinkers and practitioners to share best practices and develop new strategies for incorporating technology to address human rights abuses.

Blueprint for Accountability

bryan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:13:33 -0700

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow launched Culture Project's "Blueprint for Accountability" series on May 31 with a gripping evening on accountability and the U.S. policy of torture in the “War on Terror.” This first episode is titled "Working The Dark Side."
In a multi-media production fusing live theater and journalism, Maddow was joined by Pulitzer-Prize winning author Ron Suskind, Vince Warren of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Lt. General Ricardo Sanchez, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq during 2003-2004. The evening, directed by Fisher Stevens, featured performances by Liev Schreiber, John Leguizamo, Noah Emmerich and Julianna Margulies.
At the event, Lt. General Sanchez generated breaking news when he called for a Truth Commission so we might fully understand the failure of the military and civilian command to honor the pledge of our constitution. Sanchez is the first major figure from the Iraq War to go on record to call for a Truth Commission, and stressed that the outcome must embrace a variety of solutions, including prosecution.
"Working The Dark Side" was produced for television by Link TV, which is proud to be Culture Project's media partner on the "Blueprint for Accountability" series. For airdates on Link TV and to learn more, visit http://www.linktv.org/accountability

Torture on Trial - Documentary by Link TV

bryan — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:38:16 -0700

"Torture on Trial" is a Link TV original production that investigates the history of interrogations in the "War on Terrorism", and the growing movement calling for accountability for those who authorized and participated in torture. Featured guests include Jane Mayer, staff writer with The New Yorker, Mark Danner, author of "Torture and Truth", and others. Learn more here!

UDHR 60th Anniversary: Bryan Nunez

bryan — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:15:00 -0800

For 16 years, WITNESS has harnessed the power of video to advance human rights. In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th, we're asking our friends and partners to answer the following question:

What image opened your eyes to human rights?
Was it an image or video that gave you hope, or did it show you how much further we needed to go and inspire you to take action?

In this video, WITNESS' Bryan Nunez, Technology Manager, answers the question and talks anout one image taken by WITNESS partner NAKAMATA in the Philippines that made a lasting impression on him.

How to Start a Human Rights Blog

bryan — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:30:38 -0800

From Howcast...

WITNESS

nativos peruanos en resistencia por matanza 2

bryan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:03:10 -0700

In this video, produced by AIDESEP (Peruvian Jungle Interethnic Development Association), depicts president Alberto Pizango speaking out against the injustices done to Indigenous people in Peru in the name of development. He notes that Indigenous people in Peru are the owners of ancestral territories, and thus need to be consulted for any development projects. Also pictured are eyewitness accounts of unprovoked police attacks during Indigenous protests.

"La selva no se vende" - "The forest is not for sale"

This video was originally uploaded by YouTube user: sofia276 on June 9 2009.

Original description:
"Sí el gobierno peruano cometió un grabe error , tratando de ignorante..cuánto nos falta aprender de nuestros hermanos nativos a quien les tengo tanto respeto y cariño.
No son muchos los prepotentes y sobervios,en mi país Perú, lástima que pueden hacer sangrar a todo un país.
Mis respetos a los policias caídos en este desencuentro..ellos tambien fueron víctimas , y nuestros nativos ayyy ellos toda la historia del Perú son víctimas tambien."

More information on AIDESEP

If you know of translated version of this video, please post a comment with a link.

The Hub for Human Rights Media and Action

bryan — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:48:55 -0700

Welcome to the Hub -- the world's first participatory media site for human rights.

Through the Hub, individuals, organizations, networks and groups around the world are able to bring their human rights stories and campaigns to global attention and to mobilize action to protect and promote human rights.

What You Can Do On the Hub

The Hub is an interactive community for human rights, where you can upload videos, audio or photos, or simply watch, comment on and share what’s on the site.

You can use each media item on the site to encourage individuals to learn more and to get involved by providing direct links to resources, advocacy groups, campaigns and actions that they can take to make a difference.

Please forward this video using the
SHARE button to those you know that care about human rights and urge them to do the same - or forward them this link: http://hub.witness.org/HubVideo