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  • Title reads 'Protests Start Here'. The title is on a sign being held up by a hand. Background image in blue filter of a large group of people holding a protest on steps of a building in a street. There are highrises and trees in the background.

    Protests: Start Here

    A collection of resources to explore protests – why protest, do protests work, how to stay safe, how to organise a protest, etc.

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    Lobbying and Advocacy: Start Here

    Welcome to the Lobbying & Advocacy topic in the Commons Social Change Library. This article guides you through a wide range of materials to inform the public in relation to lobbying, advocacy and policy-making. 

  • Graphic - title reads 'Narrative Change: Start here'. There are orange and yellow connected communication nodes around the title.

    Narrative Change: Start Here

    How do you change the narrative? Here is a collection of resources to get you started including best practices and case studies.

  • Fundraising: Start Here

    Need some fundraising help? The Commons Library has collated a list of fundraising resources for not for profits and crowdfunders.

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    First Nations Resources: Start Here

    A guide to First Nations campaigning and activist resources in the Commons Social Change Library including stories and perspectives.

  • A group of people walk across a road carrying a large banner which reads 'Data Centres are Energy Vampires'

    How to Stop a Data Centre: Tools for Community Resistance

    Communities around the world are organising to stop the construction of harmful data centres. Access toolkits, training videos, maps, research and reports.

  • Democracy Resource Hub logo. Text reads 'Democracy Resource Hub' in white capital letters on turquoise background. Illustration of people in different colours standing on each others shoulders in a pyramid formation holding up the world. The illustration is by Veronika Belcheva (CC-BY-NC-SA)|Heading reads '198 methods of non violent action. Logo on left hand side of Albert Einstein Institute. Two columns containing lists.|Report cover. Heading reads Fostering a Fourth Democratic Wave: A Playbook for Countering the Authoritarian Threat By Hardy Merriman

    Democracy Resource Hub

    The Democracy Resource Hub provides democracy practitioners worldwide with curated tools and connections for civic engagement, nonviolent action, peacebuilding, and strategic planning.

  • Yellow background with blue text reading: "Campaign and social movement evaluation: Start here". A graphic of a clipboard sits above the text, on the clipboard is a pathway connecting a megaphone, question mark and tick symbol. A magnifying glass hovers over the clipboard.

    Campaign and Social Movement Evaluation: Start Here

    Resources to help activists, community organisers and advocates evaluate their campaigns, social movements and organisations.

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    Justice, Diversity & Inclusion: Start Here

    Find a comprehensive list of resources from The Commons Social Change Library on diversity, inclusion and solidarity in social movements.

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    Coalition Building: Start Here

    A guide to Coalition Building resources in the Commons Social Change Library including frameworks, training sessions, podcasts, and case studies.

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