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VIDEO FOR CHANGE NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2009
Video for Change: Bringing a Warlord to Justice
THE HUB: Warlord Brought to Justice at International Criminal Court (ICC)

Warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is being tried at the world's first international war crimes tribunal for enlisting children as soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two videos produced by WITNESS Program Coordinator Bukeni Waruzi served as evidence to help persuade the ICC to prioritize the issue.  Watch the videos and read updates from The Hague. 

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VIDEO TITLE Destruction and Displacement
During the early morning hours of Saturday, January 24th, bulldozers descended upon a Cambodian village, forcing people from their homes and devastating the lives of 150 families. The Hub blog details the eviction, and WITNESS partner LICADHO, along with others, captured powerful footage. This is just one of a series of forced evictions in Cambodia. 

Bound by Promises Video Thumbnail Partnership In Action: Skopje Using Video to Protect Sex Workers
Last month we announced a new partnership with Healthy Options Project - Skopje in Macedonia, which works to protect and promote the rights of sex workers. WITNESS staffers Ryan Kautz and Violeta Krasnic bring you this mini-documentary about their arrival and first day of training.

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Oscar Grant Update

New video surfaces in the Oscar Grant case, suggesting another officer may have also been involved in his death. Watch the video on our blog or help spread the word about this tragic killing by forwarding one of the videos captured by eye witnesses.
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Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition to help end slavery in rural Brazil. This is a very important moment in the campaign, and we're doing all we can to spread the word.

Help pressure the Brazilian government to pass Constitutional Amendment 438/2001. You can also help by asking three of your friends to sign our petition!
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Turning Pain Into Power Tour
V-Day has announced a five-city North American speaking tour to raise awareness about violence against the women of Congo. Check for dates and itinerary.
More WITNESS Highlights
Making Your Media Matter Conference: Feb. 12th and 13th
in Washington, DC
The Center for Social Media invites you to their 5th annual Making Your Media Matter conference. Learn and share cutting-edge approaches to creating media with impact. Register today!

WITNESS Founder Peter Gabriel Receives "Best Song" Oscar Nomination
The song, "Down to Earth" was written for Wall-E, Pixar's latest creation. We'd also like to congratulate the filmmakers of "Trouble the Water" and "The Betrayal" for their "Best Documentary" nominations.		 Obama Orders Guantanamo to Close
With this very positive step forward, we look back at a film produced in partnership with 14 NGOs telling the personal stories of two men who were detained and tortured in the name of the "war on terror."  Watch excerpts from "Outlawed."

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