Inspired by community resistance in Minneapolis to ICE, this article explores the key lessons for social movements in Latin America.
Topic: Nonviolent Direct Action
Nonviolent Direct Action
Strategic nonviolence is a rich tradition within social change movements, generating theoretical exploration, research, different group formations and tactical innovation. In this topic you’ll find case studies, manuals, inspiring quotes, training materials, and practical how-to-guides.
Creative Resistance: Lessons from Minneapolis, Minnesota
The people of Minneapolis have organised powerful, creative, joyful resistance to ICE, pushing back against brutality and authoritarianism.
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.
Prepare for a Protest Checklist
This checklist is for anyone attending protests, direct actions, demonstrations, or events where police presence is expected.
Democracy Resource Hub
The Democracy Resource Hub offers curated tools and connections for democracy practitioners worldwide. Access resources on civic engagement, nonviolent action, peacebuilding, and strategic planning.
Democracy Resource Hub Directory of Networks, Training Organizations, and Resource Libraries
Explore a comprehensive directory of global networks, training organizations, and resource libraries dedicated to strengthening democracy. Find tools for nonviolent action, peacebuilding, strategic planning, and narrative strategies.
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.
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.
Minneapolis: Lessons From Effective Resistance Spanish – Español | Mineápolis: Lecciones de una Resistencia Efectiva
Inspired by community resistance in Minneapolis to ICE, this article explores the key lessons for social movements in Latin America.
Creative Resistance: Lessons from Minneapolis, Minnesota
The people of Minneapolis have organised powerful, creative, joyful resistance to ICE, pushing back against brutality and authoritarianism.
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.
Prepare for a Protest Checklist
This checklist is for anyone attending protests, direct actions, demonstrations, or events where police presence is expected.
Democracy Resource Hub
The Democracy Resource Hub offers curated tools and connections for democracy practitioners worldwide. Access resources on civic engagement, nonviolent action, peacebuilding, and strategic planning.
Democracy Resource Hub Directory of Networks, Training Organizations, and Resource Libraries
Explore a comprehensive directory of global networks, training organizations, and resource libraries dedicated to strengthening democracy. Find tools for nonviolent action, peacebuilding, strategic planning, and narrative strategies.
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.
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.