Secure documentation
Digital materials — images, footage, testimonies, documents — are collected and registered through encrypted channels that protect both the material and its source.
Digital human rights evidence platform
Evidence is the memory of justice — and we preserve it.
Shahid is a secure digital platform for documenting and preserving evidence of human rights violations in accordance with international standards — from the moment of capture in the field to its presentation before justice and accountability mechanisms.
AES-256
SHA-256
Berkeley Protocol
Chain of custody log
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Digital item received from the field
2026-07-15 09:42 UTC · EVD-0347 · video/mp4
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Hash generated, item sealed
SHA-256 · 9f3a…c71e · verified
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Encrypted storage, access restricted
AES-256 · source identity: protected
Every step is recorded and verifiable in court.
About Shahid
We believe rigorous documentation is the first step toward justice. Shahid transforms testimonies and digital materials into evidence preserved to international legal standards, fit for use before courts and accountability mechanisms.
Documented chain of custody
A complete record for every item: who handled it, when, and what was done — safeguarding the integrity and legal admissibility of the evidence.
Justice and accountability
Evidence is made available — under strict safeguards — to lawyers, investigative bodies, and national and international justice mechanisms.
How it works
The journey of evidence
Four connected stages form a single, unbroken chain of custody.
Intake and registration
Materials are received through secure channels and registered with their metadata: time, place, and context.
INTAKE
Hashing and sealing
A unique cryptographic hash is generated for each item, proving it has not been altered since intake.
SHA-256
Preservation and custody
Items are stored encrypted, and every access is recorded in an auditable custody log.
CUSTODY LOG
Release to justice mechanisms
Evidence is released to authorized bodies under clear protocols that protect source confidentiality and file integrity.
RELEASE
Standards
International standards, uncompromising protection
At every stage of its work, the platform adheres to the highest internationally recognized legal and technical standards.
The Berkeley Protocol
Our documentation methodology follows the Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations — the international reference standard for collecting and analyzing digital evidence for justice purposes.
Encryption and data protection
Materials are encrypted in transit and at rest, with access governed by the principle of least privilege and continuous auditing.
Source confidentiality first
Protecting the identity of witnesses and documenters is a founding principle of the platform — with no exceptions and no compromise.
Institutional governance and oversight
A clear governance structure — general assembly, board of directors, and specialized committees — ensures transparency and internal accountability.
Who we serve
Who we serve
The platform is a bridge between those who document violations and those who pursue accountability for them.
Documenters and organizations
Secure tools for field documenters and civil society organizations to deposit and protect materials.
Lawyers and prosecution teams
Evidence documented with a sound chain of custody, ready to be built upon in legal case files.
International accountability mechanisms
Structured cooperation with UN and international investigative and accountability bodies under approved protocols.
Researchers and journalists
Restricted access under strict safeguards for research, memory, and historical documentation.
News
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Latest news
Updates from the platform and from the field.
16 Aug 2026
Challenges Facing the International Criminal Court and Prospects for Strengthening International Justice Cooperation
This seminar seeks to bring together legal practitioners, academics, international organizations, human rights defenders…
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14 Aug 2026
Challenges Facing the International Criminal Court and Prospects for Cooperation with International Justice Mechanisms
Shahid Evidence Platform for Digital Evidence and Human Rights Documentation In Cooperation with the International Insti…
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2 Aug 2026
Urgent Appeal to the United Nations Human Rights Council and Relevant International Mechanisms Regarding Alleged Drone Strike on Civilians in Gurrat Al-Zawiya, North Darfur State
Shahid Evidence Platform for Digital Evidence and Human Rights Documentation expresses its profound concern regarding pr…
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Events
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Upcoming events
Trainings, roundtables and briefings.
14
Aug
Challenges facing the International Criminal Court.
Online ZOOM
1. Challenges facing the International Criminal Court. 2. Are there any initiatives aimed…
14
Aug
Challenges facing the International Criminal Court.
Online
1. Challenges facing the International Criminal Court. 2. Are there any initiatives aimed…
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Photo gallery
Urgent Appeal to the United Nations Human Rights Council and Relevant International Mechanisms Regarding Alleged Drone Strike on Civilians in Gurrat Al-Zawiya, North Darfur State
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Statement Regarding Allegations of Violations Against Civilians in North Kordofan
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Statement condemning the airstrikes in the Blue Nile
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Reports
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Reports & publications
Report · 23 Aug 2026
Workshop on the Current Challenges of the International Criminal Court
The workshop addressed the reality of the International Criminal Court (ICC) amidst escalating political polar…
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Challenges Facing the International Criminal Court and Prospects for Strengthening International Justice Cooperation
This seminar seeks to bring together legal practitioners, academics, international organizations, human rights…
Profile · 4 Aug 2026
Shahid Profile
Shahid is a specialized digital platform for human rights documentation and evidence management, built to enab…
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Whether you are a field documenter, a human rights organization, a donor, or a justice mechanism — we welcome your contact and collaboration.
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