On this audio highlight, we discuss citizen how citizen journalists used mobile phone technology and video evidence was used to document atrocities during the Ugandan general elections of 2021.

Ugandan Elections 2021: How video was used to document evidence of human rights violations

On this episode, we speak with Treasure Nduka, a Nigerian woman who was arrested for filming during the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. Her arrest was caught on camera by a witness and that video was later used to secure Treasure's release from police detention. Treasure's story demonstrates the power of video evidence in achieving justice and the importance of civic engagement in the pursuit of accountability.

Video for Justice

Role of video evidence during the #EndSARS protests

From Mexico to Nigeria, Syria to the United States, citizen journalists have bravely and strategically used video to expose human rights abuses and create change. In this episode, we go over some case studies and share tactics for documenting more trustworthy video evidence.

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How their videos created change

On this episode, we focus on how internet shutdowns in Africa violate several human rights and foster impunity. We also offer some tips for how activists can document human rights abuses during an internet shutdown.

Eyes on Internet Shutdowns in Africa

On this audio highlight, we discuss the need to prioritize non-technological methods for combating misinformation and disinformation

Prioritizing non-technological methods for combating misinformation and disinformation

One of the tactics for spreading mis/disinformation is the use of old videos and images to illustrate new events. Critically assess the credibility of videos/images shared online including on WhatsApp and other closed text messaging platforms. #WMediaLiteracyWeek

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54 AFRO STREET, A SOCIAL COMMENTARY RADIO DRAMA SERIES : FAKE NEWS

Complex synthetic media manipulation like deepfakes seem real yet portray speech or events that never ever occurred. Detecting them is a priority to protect lives, truth, and trust.

54 AFRO STREET, A SOCIAL COMMENTARY RADIO DRAMA SERIES: TRUST

Social bots and automated accounts can post content and interact with each other and other users online to appear legitimate. To identify bot-like behaviour, check out the profile of the account; it might appear anonymous, making it difficult to verify if A human being operates it. Often the posts are close in proximity and are short replies that appear automated. These signs should make you pause and investigate further.

54 AFRO STREET A SOCIAL COMMENTARY RADIO DRAMA SERIES: BOTS

Conspiracy theories often elicit fear, anxiety, and confusion. They are a form of mis/disinformation that play on half-truths and rumors to achieve a political agenda. It is essential to stop, pause and check the credibility of the source of information to reduce the risk of sharing incorrect and potentially dangerous information.

54 AFRO STREET A SOCIAL COMMENTARY RADIO DRAMA SERIES: LEARN

Filming forced evictions is one tactic we have for resistance today and a way for affected communities to tell their own stories for justice and accountability.

54 AFRO STREET A SOCIAL COMMENTARY RADIO DRAMA SERIES: Filming Forced Evictions

In this podcast activists, journalists and other voices across Africa spoke to Nkem Agunwa on their lived experiences while exercising the right to record, how it helped expose human rights abuse and led to justice and accountability.

Promoting the Right to Record in Africa

See it. Film it. Change it. WITNESS empowers people to use video as a tool for Human Rights & expose the truth, one video at a time.

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