Kenya television station Citizen TV interviewed human rights photojournalist Justo N. Casal where his work was shown in the Power Breakfast Show.
Mr. Casal talked about his work as a humanitarian as well as showed some of his photos taken in remote places of Africa and the teaser of the documentary,’The Cut’.
Justo also announced the launch of his latest documentary, ‘The Cut’ which will be available from Sept. 1st onwards for people to watch for free in the following web site: http://www.thecutdocumentary.org
Justo Casal thanks Citizen TV for the opportunity given to show his work and create awareness on topics such as refugees, cultural practices such as fgm and human rights issues as a whole.
Feel free to contact Justo Casal for any matter related to his work on: info@casalpix.com
On this World Refugee Day, let us remember that refugees too are real people with real needs. Helping them to rebuild their lives and their communities benefits us all.High Commissioner António Gutteres
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Identidad X interviews Human Rights Photojournalist Justo Casal on his work as a humanitarian worker in remote places in Africa and South America as well as the importance of photography to disseminate his work.
Here you can watch part of the 12 minute-interview:
CasalPIX. interviews Maasai people of Kimana who tell how the Chinese-owned Sinohydro Corporation Limited began detonating heavy explosives in a sensitive wildlife area in southern Kenya to begin the excavation of an illegal rock quarry, effectively signaling the end of a key wildlife corridor and potential tourism revenue for local Maasai landowners.
CasalPIX’s Justo Casal returns to Kenya to see the aftermath of the 2007 presidential elections at the grass root level. Mr Casal will be in Kenya for about 3 months going through the East African country to talk to the local population about the post-conflict situation and how the new government - formed by Kibaki’s PNU and Odinga’s ODM- is working together for a better and peaceful Kenya.
On March 22 World Water Day is celebrated around the globe. It is a very important date where the international community and governments can evaluate the efforts made -and achieved- so every single human being has access to sufficient and safe water, a basic human right.
“Water affects all aspects of human life, from health and sanitation to the food that we eat, from our environment and ecosystems to the industry and energy that power our development. Yet this vital resource is under threat,” states Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of World Water Day 2009: Transboundary Waters (click here to read the entire message)
"Women and men united to end violence against women"
In commemoration to ALL women on earth, CasalPIX. invites you to take part in this online photo exhibition, which brings images of strong African women and their struggle for being where they are today…
“Having spent some unforgettable moments with each of these ladies who taught me the importance to remain focus in order to achieving that goalyou have set and to raise both hands and not to give up even during turmoil periods, I now let you discover -and feel- the strength of these incredible women.”
Click on the following link to see the Photo Exhibition dubbed,
On March 8th, Justo N. Casal participated as a guest speaker at the event organized by Colectivo Zudaka to celebrate International Women’s Day in Antwerp, Belgium. The human rights photojournalist, Justo N. Casal, showed the trailer of the female genital mutilation documentary ‘The Cut’ he is involved in to the audience and afterwards engaged with them in an interesteing debate on the role of women to eradicate this practice globally.
CasalPix. take this opportunity to thank Colectivo Zudaka as well as the Latin American-Belgium commuity for having invited Justo N. Casal to be part of this well organized and important event. Gracias!
CasalPix. attended a series of seminars and conferences on issues related to human rights and development from September 08 to February 09.
The organization even participated during the experts session in the “Local Relevance of Human Rights’ conference where one of his members showed the trailer of the FGM documentary done in Kenya.
CasalPIX also had the opportunity to talk extensively with most of the guest speakers on issues related to development and human rights in Africa. CasalPIX’s Justo Casal is very pleased to have exchange words and thoughts with German philospher Thomas Pogge during the cocktail ceremony at University of Antwerp.
Below you can see the schedule of conferences and events – as well as the relevant information and presentation of each speaker- in which CasalPIX. participated and/or will participate:
The British Council and the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
On the 60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, this event will provide an insight into the journeys of migrants and refugees who have sought a new life in Europe. Short films created by young migrants and refugees will be presented by a selection of the filmmakers. This session will be followed by a debate and speeches by key experts.
Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10th 1948, numerous international documents have reaffirmed human rights as global norms. But do human rights offer real protection when disadvantaged groups invoke them at the local level in an attempt to improve their living conditions?
This coming year, the Non-Governmental Organisations will focus on “decent life, decent work”, aligning themselves to the initiatives taken by the World Social Forum in 2007. In this way, the NGO-movement rephrases its earlier focus on the Millennium Development Goals in a number of ways. Emphasis shifts again to the socio-economic determinants of the poverty phenomenon. At the same time, the campaign tries to build an alliance with other social movements to further development.
CasalPIX. takes this opportunity to thank University of Antwerp for its dedication and committment to the development and human rights realms and for the organization of these events.
On this World Refugee Day, let us remember that refugees too are 
On March 22 World Water Day is celebrated around the globe. It is a very important date where the international community and governments can evaluate the efforts made -and achieved- so every single human being has access to sufficient and safe water, a basic human right.
Click on the following link to see the Photo Exhibition dubbed,