Derek Sivers explains how movements get started and take shape. What lessons can you learn from crazy dancing guys?
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.
Women For Survival: Pine Gap Protest 1983
Video about protest in 1983 against global violence took place outside the US military base at Pine Gap in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know
Overview of civil resistance movements around the world that explains what they are, how they work, why they are often effective, and why they can fail.
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.
Understanding and Responding to Repression: Lessons from Peace Brigades International
Lessons from Peace Brigades International and how it can be applied to understanding and resisting repression in an Australian context.
Beer Strikes: A History of Hotel Boycotts in Australia, 1900-1920
Watch this video presentation or read an article about beer strikes and the history of hotel / pub boycotts in Australia in the early 1900s.
Psychology of Change: Evidence Based Strategies to Create Social Change
A video series from the Social Change Lab, University of Queensland explores how to use learnings from psychology to create social change.
Civil Resistance Tactics in the 21st Century: Report and Webinar
An update of Gene Sharp’s 198 methods of nonviolent action, detailing inspiring and powerful civil resistance tactics.
Organising Your First Protest
Learn how to organize your first protest – Resources from the Article 20 Network including a recorded discussion with experience organizers.
How to Start a Movement: TED Talk Video
Derek Sivers explains how movements get started and take shape. What lessons can you learn from crazy dancing guys?
Women For Survival: Pine Gap Protest 1983
Video about protest in 1983 against global violence took place outside the US military base at Pine Gap in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know
Overview of civil resistance movements around the world that explains what they are, how they work, why they are often effective, and why they can fail.
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.
Understanding and Responding to Repression: Lessons from Peace Brigades International
Lessons from Peace Brigades International and how it can be applied to understanding and resisting repression in an Australian context.
Beer Strikes: A History of Hotel Boycotts in Australia, 1900-1920
Watch this video presentation or read an article about beer strikes and the history of hotel / pub boycotts in Australia in the early 1900s.
Psychology of Change: Evidence Based Strategies to Create Social Change
A video series from the Social Change Lab, University of Queensland explores how to use learnings from psychology to create social change.
Civil Resistance Tactics in the 21st Century: Report and Webinar
An update of Gene Sharp’s 198 methods of nonviolent action, detailing inspiring and powerful civil resistance tactics.
Organising Your First Protest
Learn how to organize your first protest – Resources from the Article 20 Network including a recorded discussion with experience organizers.