The document summarizes a presentation about citizen journalism and human rights issues. It examines three case studies: the 2004 South Asian tsunami, human rights abuses in India's northeast, and the Palestinian crisis. Ordinary citizens adopted the role of journalists in these crises to provide immediate, first-hand updates. Citizen reporting provided a more human perspective and raised awareness of issues. Several websites and blogs are cited as examples of citizen journalism platforms that informed people and supported advocacy around these crises and human rights issues.