Survivors of gender-based violence are featured prominently in a myriad of documentaries and journalistic stories. Despite the best intentions of the filmmakers and journalists behind these works, there is an unfortunate legacy of unintended consequences for survivors after sharing their stories—be it physical, emotional, political, or familial.
Co-presented with Documentary Accountability Working Group, this conversation brings together human rights experts, advocates, filmmakers, and mental health professionals to discuss what it means to ethically document survivors' stories, the potential for shared standards across fields, and the meaning of informed consent in a media context.