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Safe Passage – New interactive animation about Freedom of Movement between Gaza and the West Bank
We would like to invite you to take a look at “Safe Passage”, the largest and most comprehensive new media project about human rights in Israel, allows the [singlepic id=256 w=320 h=240 float=right]user to experience interactively the restrictions on movement between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank and understand the grave consequences resulting from the separation of Gaza and the West Bank for people living in the two areas. “Safe Passage” makes innovative use of animation, Flash documents, video and a blog, and comprises a political and legal archive, including dozens of official documents that shed light on the military legislation and legal rulings since the 1990s, when Israel began imposing increasing restrictions on movement between the areas.
Users can choose one of three figures – a student, a businessman and a family man – to try to get to their chosen destinations. After each character’s bureaucratic “adventures,” the user can watch video clips and get to know the real people behind the characters. And most important – users can impact the situation, not only in the game but also on the ground, by addressing decision-makers. For those who don’t want to play, it is also possible to watch the game as movie.
You are of course invited to ask for additional information and contact us with any questions. We would appreciate your help in sharing the game with your friends and readers, and basically, spreading the message, taking part in the promotion of human rights in the Gaza Strip and in the region.
Gisha – Legal Center for Freedom of Movement
