Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea
Explore the concept of Solidarity in this book Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea.
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Justice, Diversity & Inclusion
Strong movements are made up of diverse participants, each bringing their particular talents, perspectives and community connections. For this to happen justice issues need to be engaged with and groups need the skills and culture to be inclusive. You’ll find materials to support that in this topic, as well as stories and perspectives from different communities, identities and struggles.
By Us, For Us: Disability Messaging Guide
Disability messaging tips that research has shown to be effective in building public support for progressive change, including disability rights.
Disability, Mobility and Climate Justice
Eav shares her perspectives and lived experience of being a disabled person within the climate justice movement.
Board Members, We Need to Talk About Palestine
Many community organisations are facing criticism over Israel and Palestine. Governance expert Kate Larsen provides guidance.
Anytime is a Good Time to Create a Group: Tips from Disability Networks
Community Connections – Te Hapori Awhina Tangata produced this video which includes tips for people organising networks inclusive of people with disability.
Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions – Book Review
Book review of “Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions” which examines how human feelings are influenced by the cultures we live in.
Speaking Out Against Bigoted, Dehumanizing Rhetoric: What We Can Do
This guide documents the surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate incidents, explains the link between rhetoric and violence, and provides suggestions and resources to take action.
10 Tips for how the Climate Movement can Improve Experiences for Activists with Diverse Health Needs
Researchers interviewed climate activists about their physical and mental health experiences. Here are 10 tips based on the activists’ experiences, insights and recommendations.
Palestine 101: Videos, Factsheets, Books & More
Learn more about Palestine, to inform your advocacy or solidarity actions. APAN has gathered many useful materials to get you started.
Leaderful Organizing Tool: Diversity Welcome
This activity makes visible the margins of the group and aims to support group members to feel seen and welcomed.
Movement Lesson: How Do We Build Movements that Welcome People?
Learn from research and Joe Solomon’s personal experience with his brother’s transformation on how to bring people into your movement.
Climate Justice: What does it mean?
Many environmental and social change groups call for climate justice, but what does ‘climate justice’ actually mean?
Writing a Solidarity Statement: Considerations and Process Questions
A guide to writing a solidarity statement by the Building Movement Project including examples of inspiring statements from different groups.
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.
Leaderful Organizing Tool: Race Class Narrative Checklist
Race Class Narrative Checklist is a tool for increasing inclusion and solidarity in movements, by ensuring we push back against racism and classism.
Leaderful Organizing Tool: Republic of Kunbábony
The Republic of Kunbábony is a group roleplay exercise which explores strategic ways to get involved in the political process.
Belonging Design Principles: Guide for Building Belonging
A set of principles and practices that can root out inequality and exclusion while helping us turn toward, rather than against, each other.
Journey of Inclusion: Interactive Tool for Organisations
Inclusive Activation Series Card Deck – For organisations seeking to be more genuinely inclusive to their employees, members, & communities.
Climate Justice needs an Intersectional Approach: Toolkit
This Intersectionality Toolkit offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and integrating intersectionality into climate action.
Rendre le Militantisme plus Accessible (French – Français) [Making Your Activism Accessible in French]
Ce guide a été élaboré pour aider les militants à rendre leurs espaces, événements, réunions et communications plus accessibles, afin que chacun soit le bienvenu et encouragé à rejoindre un mouvement pour la justice de toutes les manières possibles !