Standard Operating Procedure: Take Action - Be a WITNESS

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Abu Ghraib was under investigation for four months before photos taken by soldiers at the prison were published. It wasn't until these shocking images became public that there was an international outcry over the atrocities taking place there. This speaks to the power of photography to shine a light on an issue and galvanize people to take action.
 
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