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In recognition of the power of film to educate and galvanize a broad constituency of concerned citizens, Human Rights Watch decided to create the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival. Human Rights Watch’s International Film Festival has become a leading venue for distinguished fiction, documentary and animated films and videos with a distinctive human rights theme. Through the eyes of committed and courageous filmmakers, the festival showcases the heroic stories of activists and survivors from all over the world. The works featured help to put a human face on threats to individual freedom and dignity, and celebrate the power of the human spirit and intellect to prevail. Human Rights Watch seeks to empower everyone with the knowledge that personal commitment can make a very real difference. Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. HRW stands with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice. HRW investigates and exposes human rights violations and hold abusers accountable. HRW challenge governments and those who hold power to end abusive practices and respect international human rights law. HRW enlist the public and the international community to support the cause of human rights for all. Human Rights Watch is an independent, non-governmental organization supported by contributions from private individuals and foundations worldwide. It accepts no government funds, directly or indirectly.