Global issues; Hidden cameras that film injustice in the worlds most dangerous places

I have watched the Ted talk above by the "Videre" co-founder Oren Yakobovich. He is a former Israeli soldier and a human-rights activist. Along with his organization, Yakobovich helps everyday people to uncover, share and verify human-rights abuses to show the world what the reality is, and what we don't see and therefore may not believe is true. The organization help people by using hidden cameras that are placed around on the most dangerous places in the world, as this is the only way to get such types of occurrences on tape. It is terrible to watch how the everyday is to many innocent people.

I decided to write about this topic because it shares an important message that should be more focused on. It definitely points out the fact that something has to change, and that everyone can do something. It is a great eye-opener to see a life in some of these places from the eyes of a person in the situation, because it gives much more understanding.

"To see is to believe" - Oren Yakobovich

My thoughts about this issue are many. I think it is horrible to watch how badly some people are treated, and it gives me the feeling that I have to do something to stop this. However, at the same time it is great to see that there actually are people like Yakobovich and organizations like Videre, who make such a great effort in order to work for these people's rights. It does not only give hope for a change, but it also inspires others to stand up and to the same thing.

This issue is absolutely important, not only because it affects people's life but also because it is a reminder of how grateful one should. Knowing that there are many people constantly living in fear of being beaten, absolutely makes you think. Besides I find the speech very interesting, since we get to see how Oren and his colleagues manage to get the film clips. It is funny and interesting how they put hidden cameras in different items like electronics or jewelry, and hide them in creative ways that are almost impossible to discover.

I was surprised by many things the speaker said, however I especially reacted when he showed the video clips from some of the dangerous areas. Even though he told he was not showing the worst tapes, it was still worse than I had expected.