This guide intends to offer some answers to these “whys” by expanding the often-narrow understanding of how human rights documentation can be used, and who benefits from its creation and use. The guide dives into the increasing range of tools used in documentation efforts, as well as the varied uses and goals for documentation. It also examines how uses for documentation can materialize over time and are not always readily apparent. Additionally, as it speaks to a more expansive documentation ecosystem, it lays out in its last section questions to consider before, during, and after documentation efforts.
