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Berkeley Protocol – Archival Activism and Advocacy
The Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations (The Protocol) is a pioneering initiative aimed at standardising the use of open-source information in investigations into human rights abuses and war crimes. Developed by the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, it represents a significant step forward in the ethical and legal use of open-source intelligence (OSINT), including content collected from social media posts, videos, and other publicly accessible online sources. This framework is essential for helping investigators collect, verify, and present evidence in a way that meets international legal standards—an essential process for holding perpetrators of human…
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Archival Activism and Web3
Archival activism refers to the practice of preserving, organising, and presenting historical archives—not merely as a method of documentation, but as a means of promoting social justice and human rights. It is therefore both a means and an end. This form of activism seeks to bring to light overlooked histories, silenced voices, and deliberately forgotten stories, thereby fostering social reflection and transformation. The technological principles of Web3—freedom, immutability, and decentralisation—are closely aligned with the goals of archival activism. Its emphasis on open access allows anyone to participate in the preservation and sharing of archives. Immutability ensures that the content of…
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Event Invitation: “Ways of Remembering” ｜【活動邀請】記憶對視：香港社會運動展覽
It is an invitation for anyone interested in the act of collecting, remembering, and the ways in which history is written.
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Web3 and Case Studies in Social Movements
Web3 technology is demonstrating its potential in the areas of financial independence and information freedom.
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Fundamental Concepts of Blockchain Technology
By leveraging decentralisation, blockchain ensures data immutability and transparency.
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A Comprehensive Look at Web3 File Preservation
Web3’s decentralisation and immutability provide us with new tools and methods to drive social progress.