Discrimination

Taking the Pledge: The Effects of the US Anti-Prostitution Pledge

SexWorkersProject_NYC — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:07:49 -0700

Taking the Pledge is a 13-minute film featuring sex workers from Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Mali, Thailand and more! They describe the problems created by the 'anti-prostitution pledge' required to receive USAID and PEPFAR funds.

In English, Khmer, Thai, French, Portuguese and Bengali, with English subtitles. Watch in full-screen mode to read the subtitles.

Produced by the Network of Sex Work Projects.

Erin Siegal shot the interviews and edited the film.

Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (Follow-up)

WITNESS Archive — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:48:15 -0700

Running Time: 6 Minutes.

The Paraguayan State’s Implementation of the Cautionary Measures Issued by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) – September 2004.

This is the follow-up to the December 2003 submission to the InterAmerican Commission for Human Rights. While conditions in the ward housing Jorge and Julio have improved measurably, other areas of the hospital remain deplorable.

Equal Access: Integrated Education for Romani Children in Bulgaria.

WITNESS Archive — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:01:17 -0700

Running Time: 16 Minutes.

Throughout Central and Eastern Europe, racially-based segregation denies thousands of Romani children equal academic opportunity as they attend substandard schools in Romani ghettos. In the year 2000, Romani activists from the Bulgarian town of Vidin spearheaded the first initiative for educational desegregation in Europe.

Equal Access: Integrated Education for Romani Children in Bulgaria.

WITNESS Archive — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:01:17 -0700

Running Time: 16 Minutes.

Beyondmedia Video - Can LGBTQ + School = Safe?

beyondmedia — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:44:26 -0700

Short version of a video explores the problems experienced by queer youth in school settings and offers proven solutions, including how to start a Gay-Straight Alliance in your school.

International Campaign for Tibet

ictadmin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:44:04 -0700

UDHR Animated Italian Version

Amnesty International — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:04:10 -0700

Quest'animazione illustra i 30 articoli della Dichiarazione universale dei diritti umani (Dudu). E' stata prodotta nel 1988, nell'ambito della serie di concerti "Human Rights Now! Tour", organizzati da Amnesty International in occasione del 40mo anniversario della Dudu. Viene riproposta vent'anni dopo, per celebrare il 60mo anniversario del primo fondamentale documento internazionale sui diritti umani.

Why Are We Silent?

ictadmin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:27:42 -0700

Harrison Ford, Richard Gere, Goldie Hawn, Alanis Morissette, Julia Roberts, Sting and Adam Yauch recite portions of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights in support of Tibet. This PSA has been shown on TV and in theatres in Australia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Tasmania, the U.K. and USA.

Beyondmedia Video - Turning A Corner - Featuring Prostitution Alternatives Roundtable

beyondmedia — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:49:53 -0700

Short version of a documentary that tells the stories of people involved in the sex trade and their efforts to raise public awareness of systemic injustice and promote needed reforms. Created in a media activism workshop with over a dozen members of Prostitution Alternatives Round Table (PART), this groundbreaking film recounts their survival and triumph over homelessness, violence and discrimination, and gives rare insights into Chicago's sex trade industry.

Beyondmedia Video - Real Talk: Engaging Young Men As Allies to End Violence

beyondmedia — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:39:35 -0700

Short version of a documentary in which The Young Women's Action Team asks young and adult men to reflect on issues of violence, including street harassment, relationship violence, the media and how to build the movement to stop violence against women. Using poetry, dance and interviews, this video speaks to youth who want to confront violence in their communities.