In an AI-shaped world, when truth is under attack, how can those documenting human rights violations be heard and trusted?
That’s where WITNESS comes in.
We are a global organization that helps people everywhere harness the power of video and technology to defend human rights.
Through training, practical guidance, and smart advocacy, WITNESS works to fortify the truth – so that real evidence of human rights violations can’t be ignored, discredited, or faked.
Latest updates
January 2026
Civil society coalition launches campaign calling for Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity amid Iran’s internet shutdowns
With millions cut off from the rest of the world, we’re calling on technology companies and policymakers to urgently prioritize humanitarian internet access for civilians in the deployment of Direct-to-Cell satellite technologies.
December 2025
WITNESS Submits Expert Comment to Meta Oversight Board on AI-Generated Video in the Israel–Iran Conflict
WITNESS submitted a public comment to Meta’s Oversight Board in response to a post about an AI-generated video circulating that falsely showed destruction in Haifa during the June 2025 Israel–Iran war.
November 2025
WITNESS and AfrOrigens project Launch Underwater Filming Guide
In November, WITNESS and partners in Brazil launched new guidance on collecting underwater audiovisual evidence, aiming to strengthen community efforts to protect their territories, defend their rights, and preserve historical memory.