By the Numbers: Human Rights in Crisis
Behind every number is a story. Bearing Witness works to make sure they are not forgotten.
Latest UN Data (2024)
Our Commitment to Justice
About Bearing Witness
Bearing Witness is a youth-led initiative dedicated to uncovering silenced histories of genocide, mass atrocities, and human rights violations. Our mission is to make these stories accessible to young people and communities through research, survivor voices, and educational resources.
By bridging academic insight with public awareness, we aim to spark remembrance, reflection, and action. From Srebrenica to Xinjiang, from Rwanda to Palestine, we bring these truths back into focus so that justice can be informed by memory.
Our Work in Action
We believe remembrance must be paired with education and action. Through research, survivor voices, and engagement, we create resources that honor the past and shape the future.
Education & Awareness
Making complex histories accessible for everyone.
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Research Papers – In-depth academic essays on genocide, human rights, and international law.
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Short Papers – Concise analysis pieces for quick, rigorous understanding.
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For Everyone Articles – Blog posts that explain topics in clear, accessible language.
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Resource Library – Curated readings, guides, and tools to explore further.
Survivor-Centered Storytelling
Placing lived experience at the heart of remembrance.
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Interviews & Articles – Featuring survivors, descendants, and communities.
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Video Features – Testimonies and conversations that bring stories to life.
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Collaborative Contributions – Partnering with professors, advocates, and experts to amplify voices.
Engagement & Action
Creating spaces for reflection, dialogue, and advocacy.
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Events & Workshops – Panels and sessions that connect communities around human rights.
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Partnerships – Collaborations with student groups and organizations.
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Calls to Action – Highlighting ways for youth to get involved in remembrance and advocacy.