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| VIDEO FOR CHANGE NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 2009 |
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Hear Us, Stand With Us - Zimbabwe Women Rise Against Sexual Violence
During the 2008 elections in Zimbabwe, local groups estimate that 2,000 or more women were abducted, raped, tortured, and beaten due to their political affiliations. In two weeks, leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will meet to discuss key regional issues. Stand with the women of Zimbabwe by adding your voice to their call for justice. Your messages will be delivered to SADC leaders including members of the Zimbabwean government. Take action today!
During the 2008 elections in Zimbabwe, local groups estimate that 2,000 or more women were abducted, raped, tortured, and beaten due to their political affiliations. In two weeks, leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will meet to discuss key regional issues. Stand with the women of Zimbabwe by adding your voice to their call for justice. Your messages will be delivered to SADC leaders including members of the Zimbabwean government. Take action today!
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Partnership in Progress: The Water Crisis in El Salvador WITNESS partner, Centro para la Defensa del Consumidor, launches its campaign to address the human right to water in El Salvador on Aug 29th. Watch the video "Chronic Neglect" to learn more about an unregulated system that leaves thousands with little or no access to water. |
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The Ethics of Online Video Sam Gregory, Program Director, continues a conversation begun at the Open Video Conference about the issues of dignity, re-victimization, consent and security raised by online video. Read his blog here. |
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