human rights
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20 Days in Mariupol to open 2023 Human Rights Film Festival Berlin
The Human Rights Film Festival Berlin (HRFFB) is set to launch its sixth edition on 11 October, with a compelling lineup of 42 international documentaries. 20 Days in Mariupol to open 2023 Human Rights Film Festival Berlin The festival will open with the German premiere of 20 Days in Mariupol by Ukrainian journalist and Pulitzer…
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Before the fall
RUSSIA How Yevgeny Prigozhin's mercenary army, Wagner, grew to become a major tool in Russian foreign policy – murdering its way across Africa and Ukraine.
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Dead humans are also humans
DEATH: When the Mediterranean rejects the nameless, who restores their dignity?
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Between bricks, bytes, and belonging
IDENTITY: How do marginalised individuals navigate societal structures meant to exclude them? 'Fairy Garden' offers a raw and authentic look into the lives of two such people in Hungary.
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Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival focuses on Human Rights with full sixth edition programme
Sarajevo is gearing up to host the sixth edition of the Al Jazeera Balkans International Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC) from 8 to 12 September. The festival aims to highlight #human rights# issues through its selection of 24 documentaries from 19 countries. These films were meticulously chosen from nearly 300 submissions and will be screened…
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DokuFest issues statement following protests around DokuNights performance
Tensions arose in the historical city of Prizren, #Kosovo, following a controversial performance by Canadian feminist electro-pop singer Peaches at #DokuFest. The event, now in its 22nd year, attracted significant protest after images of Peaches and two dancers in body-revealing costumes sparked outrage among social conservatives in the region. The local Islamic Community, led by…
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«I don’t think a single military conflict can solve a problem»
INTERVIEW: Elisabeth Hoff, WHO's representative in Libya today, wondered why Norway got involved and dropped 700 bombs on the country in 2011: «It makes no sense at all.» For 30 years, Hoff has tried to save lives in war zones such as Afghanistan, Syria and Libya. How can a human endure so much suffering?
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Docudays UA 2023: the complete winners
The 20th edition of the #Docudays UA# International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival has recently concluded, announcing its list of winners. This significant event marked a jubilee for the festival, celebrating outstanding films that shed light on #human rights#, #ethics, and #social issues# with a unique artistic vision. The festival doesn’t stop at the announcement…
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Preview: CoPro 25
The forthcoming jubilee 25th edition of the influential Tel Aviv #CoPro market for Israeli productions commences on June 5th. «This year, we received many great applications, and the selection was hard to make. We are very happy to have a very strong line-up this year of both emerging and established filmmakers like #Dror Moreh# and…