Forms of Documentation

This subsection provides an overview of the different types of documentation that may be collected in the context of human rights documentation, and best practices associated with each type of documentation. The three forms of documentation discussed are hardy copy documentation, digital information, and photographic and video images.


Hard Copy Documentation

This video reviews the types of hard copy documentation that a documenter may encounter in the context of human rights documentation, and the best practices when handling hard copy documentation.

Speaker Notes

Digital information

This video reviews the best practices when handling digital information relevant to human rights documentation.

Speaker Notes
 
 
 

Producing photographic and video images

This video reviews the purpose and best practices of forensic photography, as well as outlines the three different types of forensic photographs. 

 
Speaker Notes

← Previous Module: Guiding Principles for Civil Society Documentation
Return to Content Directory
Next Module: Documentation of Information From Victims and Witnesses →