What are Pillars of Support? Here is a curated collection of resources collated by the Commons librarians including introductory resources, videos, templates, case studies and exercises.
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.
Tactics: Noncooperation
What is noncooperation? Here is a collection of resources curated by the Commons librarians about what noncooperation is, how to do noncooperation and examples from around the world.
Insights from the Frontlines of Kenya
Kenya’s 2024 Finance Bill protests sparked a youth-led movement that challenged corruption, won key reforms and reshaped civic activism amid state repression—powerful insights from the frontlines.
Tactic: Tripods
What are tripods? A curated collection of resources about what they are, how to use them, and examples from around the world.
Protests: Start Here
A collection of resources to explore protests – why protest, do protests work, how to stay safe, how to organise a protest, etc.
Insurrectionary Uprisings: A Reader in Revolutionary Nonviolence and Decolonization – Book Review
Insurrectionary Uprisings: A Reader in Revolutionary Nonviolence and Decolonization is an extensive compendium of essays, speeches and interviews.
Environmental Blockading in Australia and Around the World – Timeline 1974-1997
A timeline and video of blockades against logging, development, mining in Australia and around the world from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Civil Resistance and the 3.5% Rule: An Overview
An introduction and overview regarding the 3.5% rule and Erica Chenoweth’s work concerning civil resistance and nonviolent mass mobilizations.
Why didn’t we Stop the War? An Evaluation of the Campaign against the Iraq War
An evaluation of the campaign against Australia’s involvement in the Iraq war examines the efforts of anti-war coalitions and the broader movement.
The Impacts of Climate Activism
Does climate activism work? Do climate protests work? YES and YES! Here is what 50 research studies tell us.
Pillars of Support: Start Here
What are Pillars of Support? Here is a curated collection of resources collated by the Commons librarians including introductory resources, videos, templates, case studies and exercises.
Tactics: Noncooperation
What is noncooperation? Here is a collection of resources curated by the Commons librarians about what noncooperation is, how to do noncooperation and examples from around the world.
Insights from the Frontlines of Kenya
Kenya’s 2024 Finance Bill protests sparked a youth-led movement that challenged corruption, won key reforms and reshaped civic activism amid state repression—powerful insights from the frontlines.
Tactic: Tripods
What are tripods? A curated collection of resources about what they are, how to use them, and examples from around the world.
Protests: Start Here
A collection of resources to explore protests – why protest, do protests work, how to stay safe, how to organise a protest, etc.
Insurrectionary Uprisings: A Reader in Revolutionary Nonviolence and Decolonization – Book Review
Insurrectionary Uprisings: A Reader in Revolutionary Nonviolence and Decolonization is an extensive compendium of essays, speeches and interviews.
Environmental Blockading in Australia and Around the World – Timeline 1974-1997
A timeline and video of blockades against logging, development, mining in Australia and around the world from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Civil Resistance and the 3.5% Rule: An Overview
An introduction and overview regarding the 3.5% rule and Erica Chenoweth’s work concerning civil resistance and nonviolent mass mobilizations.
Why didn’t we Stop the War? An Evaluation of the Campaign against the Iraq War
An evaluation of the campaign against Australia’s involvement in the Iraq war examines the efforts of anti-war coalitions and the broader movement.
The Impacts of Climate Activism
Does climate activism work? Do climate protests work? YES and YES! Here is what 50 research studies tell us.