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| VIDEO FOR CHANGE NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2009 |
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: How U.S. Students are Making History on the Hill
WITNESS has partnered with STAND to help its 850 high school and university chapters integrate video to support Pledge2Protect, a campaign focused on passing comprehensive genocide prevention legislation through Congress. With Pledge On Camera, hundreds of students are creating personalized videos for each U.S. Senator, which they will deliver in person on November 9th as part of the largest lobby day in genocide prevention history. Learn more.
WITNESS has partnered with STAND to help its 850 high school and university chapters integrate video to support Pledge2Protect, a campaign focused on passing comprehensive genocide prevention legislation through Congress. With Pledge On Camera, hundreds of students are creating personalized videos for each U.S. Senator, which they will deliver in person on November 9th as part of the largest lobby day in genocide prevention history. Learn more.
In Focus
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Delhi Waste Pickers Subject of New Film Join WITNESS on November 14 for the U.S. premiere of Counterbalance. The video documents the arduous work of waste pickers and the policies that impact their livelihoods, co–produced by WITNESS and Chintan. |
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New Video: Victims of Elder Abuse Speak Out WITNESS and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) have co–produced An Age for Justice: Elder Abuse in America. The film was screened before members of Congress on October 19. Urge your elected representatives to pass the Elder Justice Act. |
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This Month’s Blog Highlights These blogs include information and resources on What do archives mean for human rights?; Notes from Burma — Story vs. Security; and a report on Honest Truths: What are the Ethics of Making Documentaries? |
| Join Peter Gabriel at WITNESS’ 5th Annual Benefit Dinner & Concert |
The benefit highlights WITNESS’ use of video as a tool to end violence against women. Co–hosted by Peter Gabriel, Christiane Amanpour & Susan Sarandon, the event will feature performances by Cyndi Lauper & special guests. To purchase tickets contact Paul Reitz at (212) 997-0100 or events@witness.org.
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| Reflections from our E.D. |
A Tibetan filmmaker is on trial in China for “subversion.” His crime: directing the documentary Leaving Fear Behind: A Documentary by and about Tibetans. WITNESS is deeply committed to video as an advocacy tool, but we are also concerned about the safety and security of activists.Read more. |
WITNESS News
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WITNESS to Co–host Panel
The Open Society Institute International Women’s Program & WITNESS are co–hosting a panel and screening in NYC on violence against women and the role of Southern African Development Community member states in ending it.
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WITNESS Video Store relaunches!
Use coupon code WITV4C to save 15% on all online purchases until Dec 31! Hear Us: Women Affected by Political Violence in Zimbabwe Speak Out; Chronic Neglect: The Water Crisis in El Salvador and more are now available.
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WITNESS to Co-host Screening The 2009 WITNESS Joey R.B. Lozano Award Winner, Good Fortune — about the failures of foreign aid in Kenya — will screen at the 33rd Annual Mead Film & Video Festival in NYC, Saturday, November 14 at 1:30 pm! Event info.
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