Tibet, video and Human Rights

I am a big fan of the organization, Witness, and a recent project of theirs is called the HUB. Its kind of like YouTube for human rights.  It will be interesting to see how the project goes - it has its pros and cons, but here is a good example of its use.

 

Note that the video that is imbedded on this page is actually sitting on YouTube’s servers, but the group is using Witness’s HUB because it has the functionality to lead viewers to do something to help. This is a function that YouTube has lacked for a long time. With the creation of their Nonprofit Channel, they are addressing it, but it is yet to be seen how effective it will be.

 

So, please visit this page, watch the video, then take one of the actions. This is a very important situation - these protests are the most violent in almost 20 years. The Chinese gov’t say only 16 people have died, but its more likely to be upwards of 80.

 

International concern is growing as a result of house-to-house raids, imposed curfews, numerous arrests, and increased media repression. 

 

The Chinese government has reportedly placed restrictions on international media coverage in Tibet, blocking or filtering websites like Yahoo! and YouTube and censoring the local feeds of news agencies including the BBC and CNN. However, eyewitness accounts, photos, and videos (mostly from cellphones) are making their way out — and onto the Hub.   

 

 

Three things you can do now:

1) Forward this!- help keep the spotlight on Tibet;

2) Watch the latest videos on Tibet and take action on the HUB’s Tibet action center; 

3) Upload or embed - if you have or see Tibet-related video, photos or audio. You can also email the HUB.

 

 

Also, let me know what you think about the HUB.

Did you take one of the actions?

Why/why not?