Direct action - Non violent NVDA- Commons Library

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Creative Resistance: Lessons from Minneapolis, Minnesota

The people of Minneapolis have organised powerful, creative, joyful resistance to ICE, pushing back against brutality and authoritarianism.

Title reads 'Towards a people's peace'. A bird sits on a tangled barbed wire fence. There is a flower on the fence.|Screenshot of a 2 pages of a zine titled "Towards a People's Peace".|Screenshot of a 2 pages of a zine titled "Towards a People's Peace".

Towards a People’s Peace: How Social Movements Can Help Create Just and Non-Violent Futures

This zine gathers insights and inspiration from a series of webinars on how social movements can help create just and non-violent futures.

Context Analysis on Social Movements

Use this analysis to get a deeper understanding of the nature of social movements both historically and currently in your specific context.

‘We saw ourselves as ratbags’: The Australian Student Environment Network

A history of the Australian Student Environment Network and its support for First Nations, climate, anti-logging and other campaigns.

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.

Cesar Chavez on march from Mexican border to Sacramento with United Farm Workers. One man is carrying a flag. Title reads 'Chicano! The Struggle in the Fields".

Chicano! The Struggle in the Fields: Documentary about the Farm Workers Movement

Watch this documentary about César Chávez and his efforts to organise farm workers in the central valley of California, United States.

Inspiring Quotes from George Lakey: Activist, Strategist, Trainer and Author

Inspiring quotes from George Lakey, US activist, strategist, Quaker, trainer and writer. Topics include courage, hope, vision, training and more.

The Wisdom of George Lakey: Insights from a Life of Activism

Explore many articles by George Lakey, US activist, strategist, Quaker, trainer and writer. He shares hard-won lessons on nonviolent action and social movements.

Title reads "Learn from George Lakey". A portrait black and white photo of George Lakey smiling wearing a shirt and jumper.|Book cover - Title reads 'Facilitating Group Learning: Strategies for Success with Diverse Leaders'. a gorup of people sitting in a room with a person standing before them explaining something.|Screenshot of webpage for training for change.|Screenshot of the Choose Democracy website. Text reads ;Choose Democracy stands against Trump’s authoritarian regime. We’re democracy-loving people. We share practical actions and lessons from around the globe to fight autocrats. What can I do? Get our updates".|Book cover - Title reads 'Dancing with History A Life for Peace and Justice'. George Lakey smiling is being arrested by police.|Documentary poster - titled 'Citizen George'. George Lakey is smiling as he is arrested by police.|Book cover - Title reads 'strategy for a living revolution george lakey'. Abstract image of a cube with 9 pieces. The last piece in the top left is hovering and falling into place.|Book cover - Title reads 'Viking Economics: How the Scandinavians got it right - and How We Can

Learn from George Lakey: Activist, Strategist, Trainer and Author

A curated selection of resources from the Commons librarians featuring the prolific and inspiring work of U.S. activist George Lakey. Dive in to explore his many influential movement projects and books.

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Climate Activism: Start Here

A strong climate movement means meaningful change. Here’s a list of resources to help you on your climate activism journey.

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