Interview with Rochelle Porteous, experienced campaigner on a range of issues and the Advocacy Manager at the Council for Intellectual Disability.
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Decoding Injustice: Shedding new light on how economic policies harm people’s human rights
This article provides a powerful way to use research to advance a range of economic, environmental, and social issues.
Green Bans Timeline: 1971-74
A timeline of the Green Bans implemented by NSW Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) in the early 1970s.
Approaches to Organising: Decentralised, Directed Network and Strike Circles Models
An exploration of different organising models being utilised in Australia/NZ: Decentralised organising, Directed network and Strike Circles.
Approaches to Organising: The Ganz Model
Challenges and considerations faced by organisations in implementing the Ganz model of social change – Marshall Ganz organising model.
Working Tirelessly for Peace and Equality Civil Resistance and Peacebuilding in Liberia
Examining approaches of the various actors involved in civil resistance and peace building throughout each phase of conflict in Liberia.
How Democratic States Can Effectively Support Pro-Democracy Movements
A curated and comprehensive list of tools for democracies and their representatives to conduct an effective assistance program to nonviolent pro-democracy movements.
Building peace takes time: 5 steps to build it in the US now
The article highlights the urgent need for peacebuilding in the United States due to deep political divisions and conflicts following the elections.
Creating Bold Safe Actions Despite Repression: Lessons from Brazil
Lessons learned and tips from 350.org about making escalated actions bold and safe. These tips were learnt after an action in Brazil against fracking in 2015
Why a Coaching Approach is Better than Command and Control
Sophia Zaia, a consultant for Powerlabs, shares her key takeaways about using a coaching approach when working with volunteers for the Sunrise Movement’s distributed voter contact program.
Insights from Disability Campaigning from Rochelle Porteous
Interview with Rochelle Porteous, experienced campaigner on a range of issues and the Advocacy Manager at the Council for Intellectual Disability.
Decoding Injustice: Shedding new light on how economic policies harm people’s human rights
This article provides a powerful way to use research to advance a range of economic, environmental, and social issues.
Green Bans Timeline: 1971-74
A timeline of the Green Bans implemented by NSW Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) in the early 1970s.
Approaches to Organising: Decentralised, Directed Network and Strike Circles Models
An exploration of different organising models being utilised in Australia/NZ: Decentralised organising, Directed network and Strike Circles.
Approaches to Organising: The Ganz Model
Challenges and considerations faced by organisations in implementing the Ganz model of social change – Marshall Ganz organising model.
Working Tirelessly for Peace and Equality Civil Resistance and Peacebuilding in Liberia
Examining approaches of the various actors involved in civil resistance and peace building throughout each phase of conflict in Liberia.
How Democratic States Can Effectively Support Pro-Democracy Movements
A curated and comprehensive list of tools for democracies and their representatives to conduct an effective assistance program to nonviolent pro-democracy movements.
Building peace takes time: 5 steps to build it in the US now
The article highlights the urgent need for peacebuilding in the United States due to deep political divisions and conflicts following the elections.
Creating Bold Safe Actions Despite Repression: Lessons from Brazil
Lessons learned and tips from 350.org about making escalated actions bold and safe. These tips were learnt after an action in Brazil against fracking in 2015
Why a Coaching Approach is Better than Command and Control
Sophia Zaia, a consultant for Powerlabs, shares her key takeaways about using a coaching approach when working with volunteers for the Sunrise Movement’s distributed voter contact program.