Read a reflection and lessons learned from Marisa Holme’s 2023 book, Organizing Occupy Wall Street: This is Just Practice.
Topic
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.
Authoritarianism to Democracy: The Story of Mongolia
Learn about the story and the tactics (protests, hunger strikes) that led to Mongolia’s change from authoritarianism to democracy.
Cheeky and Disorganized: Nannagogy and the Knitting Nannas
Learn about the 6 characteristics of the Knitting Nannas, groups of cheeky, disorganised, supportive older women activists against fracking.
The Effect of Protests and Media Reporting on Public Opinion Impacts: A Case Study
Research from the UK on the effectiveness of disruptive animal rights protests and media reporting on UK public attitudes towards animals.
Green Bans Timeline: 1971-74
A timeline of the Green Bans implemented by NSW Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) in the early 1970s.
Working Tirelessly for Peace and Equality Civil Resistance and Peacebuilding in Liberia
Examining approaches of the various actors involved in civil resistance and peace building throughout each phase of conflict in Liberia.
How Democratic States Can Effectively Support Pro-Democracy Movements
A curated and comprehensive list of tools for democracies and their representatives to conduct an effective assistance program to nonviolent pro-democracy movements.
Creating Bold Safe Actions Despite Repression: Lessons from Brazil
Lessons learned and tips from 350.org about making escalated actions bold and safe. These tips were learnt after an action in Brazil against fracking in 2015
Organising Stories and Lessons from the 350 Organising Story Telling Lab
Collection of different case studies / stories of organising and movements from across the globe collated and presented by 350.org.
How to Win Well: Civil Resistance Breakthroughs and the Path to Democracy
Civil resistance-Moving from dictatorship to democracy. Negotiations & elections are the breakthroughs that lead to more democratic outcomes.
Organizing Occupy Wall Street: This is Just Practice
Read a reflection and lessons learned from Marisa Holme’s 2023 book, Organizing Occupy Wall Street: This is Just Practice.
Authoritarianism to Democracy: The Story of Mongolia
Learn about the story and the tactics (protests, hunger strikes) that led to Mongolia’s change from authoritarianism to democracy.
Cheeky and Disorganized: Nannagogy and the Knitting Nannas
Learn about the 6 characteristics of the Knitting Nannas, groups of cheeky, disorganised, supportive older women activists against fracking.
The Effect of Protests and Media Reporting on Public Opinion Impacts: A Case Study
Research from the UK on the effectiveness of disruptive animal rights protests and media reporting on UK public attitudes towards animals.
Green Bans Timeline: 1971-74
A timeline of the Green Bans implemented by NSW Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) in the early 1970s.
Working Tirelessly for Peace and Equality Civil Resistance and Peacebuilding in Liberia
Examining approaches of the various actors involved in civil resistance and peace building throughout each phase of conflict in Liberia.
How Democratic States Can Effectively Support Pro-Democracy Movements
A curated and comprehensive list of tools for democracies and their representatives to conduct an effective assistance program to nonviolent pro-democracy movements.
Creating Bold Safe Actions Despite Repression: Lessons from Brazil
Lessons learned and tips from 350.org about making escalated actions bold and safe. These tips were learnt after an action in Brazil against fracking in 2015
Organising Stories and Lessons from the 350 Organising Story Telling Lab
Collection of different case studies / stories of organising and movements from across the globe collated and presented by 350.org.
How to Win Well: Civil Resistance Breakthroughs and the Path to Democracy
Civil resistance-Moving from dictatorship to democracy. Negotiations & elections are the breakthroughs that lead to more democratic outcomes.