human rights

Mary Robinson on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Elders - Every Human Has Rights campaign — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:12:45 -0800

Recorded at Columbia University. Mary Robinson, a member of The Elders, speaks about the origin of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Mary Robinson is the first woman President of Ireland (1990-1997), the former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the founder and current President of Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative.

Every Human Has Rights: Speak Out

The Enemy Came

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:14:51 -0800

Families on the run from Burma Army offensives in Northern Karen State.

Steps to Freedom

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:11:37 -0800

A short documentary about a Free Burma Rangers relief training and mission to bring aid to Internally Displaced People in Karen State, Eastern Burma.

Fear and Hope: Responding to Burma's internally displaced.

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:08:18 -0800

Documentary about the plight of internally displaced people in Burma, and what's being done by the Free Burma Rangers to help.

In Hiding: A year of survival under the Burma Army 2004-2005

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:05:41 -0800

"In Hiding" is a detailed account of human rights abuses committed by the Burma Army against ethnic minorities inside Burma over one year. It is an unrelenting document of the harsh reality of life inside Burma. The film shows a people who continue to resist the Burma Army and despite intense oppression, have hope.

Karen Sorrow [In Karen Language]

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:01:55 -0800

Short film made by ethnic Karen Free Burma Ranger team members. Chronicles human rights abuses by the Burma Army in Toungoo District. Including the murders of three men.

Prayer of Peace: Relief & Resistance in Burma's War Zones [Excerpt]

Front Films — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 23:55:40 -0800

On the front line of conflict deep inside Burma this documentary follows ethnic relief workers as they aid internally displaced people suffering under the Burma Army. By following these relief workers, a female medic and a pastor/human rights cameraman, the film reveals a people that have maintained their dignity and hope for peace despite the odds. [Please note this is a 3 minute excerpt from the 28 minute film. For more information or to order a DVD contact info@frontfilms.com]

Asian Human Rights Defenders' Solidarity With Burma's Struggle

thao — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:43:50 -0800

Human rights defenders from across Asia come together to condemn Burma's military junta and urge the international community to take action. Recorded in Bangkok, October 2007.

After massive protests in Burma, world refuses to let dust settle

Human Rights Films

ecatny — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:49:34 -0800

A selection of films shown as part of the MyGlobalVillage summer session at UCR/CMP. For info on these titles, contact: www.hrwiff.org

Egyptian Internet Torture Video Shakes Police Sense of Impunity

ecatny — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:17:24 -0800

This video and text is from LiveLeak.

``No, Pasha,'' cried out Imad Kabir, a 21-year-old minibus driver recorded on a cell-phone video as he was tortured at a Cairo police station. ``No!''

An off-screen voice answered, in vulgarities, to the effect that the police would show the video to Kabir's associates to reveal the lesser kind of man he was.

They hung Kabir upside down and sodomized him with a rod. The police then distributed the video by phone to Kabir's co- workers at a Cairo bus stop, Egyptian authorities said.