Learn about the largest petition of the 19th century, the 1891 Women’s Suffrage Petition also known as the Monster Petition.
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Looking for articles, books, case studies, tips about social change and activism? You’ve found the right place – The Commons Social Change Library.
Building Narrative Power
Explore this set of resources – toolkit, film and discussion guide – to understand and build narrative power across institutions and cultural spaces
Streetwise & Steady: A Workbook for Action Peacekeepers or Event Marshals
Practical guide to equip action peacekeepers or event marshals with essential skills such as de-escalation techniques, crowd coordination, and safety strategies.
What ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Teaches about Resisting Authoritarianism
Here are seven lessons from the story by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale, for movements resisting authoritarianism.
Australian Democracy & Human Rights Conference Resources
Recommended resources for the Australian Democracy & Human Rights Conference held in Naarm/Melbourne in June 2025.
Social Change Radio Directory (Australia)
Community broadcasters are an important part of social movements. The Commons Social Change Radio Directory includes details of almost 100 radio shows from 5 Australian states.
Empowering & Supporting Storytellers: Tools for NGOs & Advocates
A guide collated by the Commons librarians for NGOs and storytellers, emphasising the importance of ethical storytelling practices.
A Guide to Hope-based Communications
A hope-based communications strategy involves making five basic shifts in the way we talk about human rights.
Exploring Narrative Practices for Broad-based Movements in Contexts of Democratic Decline
In the face of rising authoritarianism, what stories and tactics drive collaboration within and between movements?
Narrative Spices: An Invitational Guide for Flavorful Human Rights
A guide to inspire reflection and creative thinking about narrative change work and practices (or spices) in human rights.
The Women’s Suffrage Petition – The Monster Petition
Learn about the largest petition of the 19th century, the 1891 Women’s Suffrage Petition also known as the Monster Petition.
Building Narrative Power
Explore this set of resources – toolkit, film and discussion guide – to understand and build narrative power across institutions and cultural spaces
Streetwise & Steady: A Workbook for Action Peacekeepers or Event Marshals
Practical guide to equip action peacekeepers or event marshals with essential skills such as de-escalation techniques, crowd coordination, and safety strategies.
What ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Teaches about Resisting Authoritarianism
Here are seven lessons from the story by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale, for movements resisting authoritarianism.
Australian Democracy & Human Rights Conference Resources
Recommended resources for the Australian Democracy & Human Rights Conference held in Naarm/Melbourne in June 2025.
Social Change Radio Directory (Australia)
Community broadcasters are an important part of social movements. The Commons Social Change Radio Directory includes details of almost 100 radio shows from 5 Australian states.
Empowering & Supporting Storytellers: Tools for NGOs & Advocates
A guide collated by the Commons librarians for NGOs and storytellers, emphasising the importance of ethical storytelling practices.
A Guide to Hope-based Communications
A hope-based communications strategy involves making five basic shifts in the way we talk about human rights.
Exploring Narrative Practices for Broad-based Movements in Contexts of Democratic Decline
In the face of rising authoritarianism, what stories and tactics drive collaboration within and between movements?
Narrative Spices: An Invitational Guide for Flavorful Human Rights
A guide to inspire reflection and creative thinking about narrative change work and practices (or spices) in human rights.