Top 10 Citizen Video Posts 2009

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Videos on Global Voices are often a window on an unknown world. Citizens everywhere are using videos to help tell their stories in times of crisis, moments of beauty, or online campaigns to improve their lives. Check out some of our favorite video posts of 2009.

  1. Iran, videos of protests and vigils
  2. Philippines: Phenomenal video protests
  3. Bolivia: Vlogging for the Blind
  4. Protest Video: Dancing Filipina Maids In Hong Kong
  5. Colombia: Indigenous Protests, Murders Under Media Blackout
  6. World Videos: “Swine Flu” Perspectives and Humor
  7. India: Gujarat Diamond Workers Suicide in the Face of Crisis
  8. Slumdog Millionaire and the Indian Slums
  9. Iran: Televised Confessions Spur Video Cyber-Activism
  10. Sudan: Video Declarations on Darfur Genocide by the Perpetrators

What were your favorite video stories on Global Voices? Email Juliana Rincón Parra if you have feedback or story ideas.

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