A recent study verifies an increase in the size and frequency of protests and paints a fascinating picture of the characteristics of protests around the world.
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.
What Will It Take for the Climate Movement to Win?
Nick Beuret discusses the strategies required to solve the climate crisis… he argues for a focus on movement building and direct action.
Australian Actions at the Point of Assumption
Points of Assumption – A list of Australian examples of tactics and actions that have reframed debates and beliefs and made social change.
Australian Actions at Different Points of Intervention
Australian examples of actions that intensify impact in terms of ensuring visibility, challenging opponents, and disrupting narratives.
Changing Beliefs Through Action at the Point of Assumption
How can activists reframe debates & beliefs? By challenging the assumptions that underpin them using powerful actions at points of intervention.
The 1972 Sydney Opera House Work-In
Learn about the Sydney Opera House ‘work-in’ carried out by construction workers who expelled management & continued work under workers’ control.
Points of Intervention
Campaigners – Where is the best place to take action with the greatest impact? Learn about making change using points of intervention.
The Nymboida Coal Mine Takeover, NSW, 1975–1979
How workers at the Nymboida coal mine in NSW resisted mass sackings by taking over and running the mine themselves in 1975. firstly through an occupation and then via union ownership.
“You can’t eat money”: An interview with Extinction Rebellion activist Jo Flanagan
Interview with an Extinction Rebellion activist about a protest against BlackRock in 2019. She explains how the action was conceptualised, organised & run.
Perspectives on Ukrainian Civil Resistance
The following articles include opinion pieces on the current situation in Ukraine, the case for nonviolent civil resistance, information about the successful nonviolent Orange Revolution of 2014, and ways to keep up to date on the unfolding war.
New Study Reveals a World of Growing Protests
A recent study verifies an increase in the size and frequency of protests and paints a fascinating picture of the characteristics of protests around the world.
What Will It Take for the Climate Movement to Win?
Nick Beuret discusses the strategies required to solve the climate crisis… he argues for a focus on movement building and direct action.
Australian Actions at the Point of Assumption
Points of Assumption – A list of Australian examples of tactics and actions that have reframed debates and beliefs and made social change.
Australian Actions at Different Points of Intervention
Australian examples of actions that intensify impact in terms of ensuring visibility, challenging opponents, and disrupting narratives.
Changing Beliefs Through Action at the Point of Assumption
How can activists reframe debates & beliefs? By challenging the assumptions that underpin them using powerful actions at points of intervention.
The 1972 Sydney Opera House Work-In
Learn about the Sydney Opera House ‘work-in’ carried out by construction workers who expelled management & continued work under workers’ control.
Points of Intervention
Campaigners – Where is the best place to take action with the greatest impact? Learn about making change using points of intervention.
The Nymboida Coal Mine Takeover, NSW, 1975–1979
How workers at the Nymboida coal mine in NSW resisted mass sackings by taking over and running the mine themselves in 1975. firstly through an occupation and then via union ownership.
“You can’t eat money”: An interview with Extinction Rebellion activist Jo Flanagan
Interview with an Extinction Rebellion activist about a protest against BlackRock in 2019. She explains how the action was conceptualised, organised & run.
Perspectives on Ukrainian Civil Resistance
The following articles include opinion pieces on the current situation in Ukraine, the case for nonviolent civil resistance, information about the successful nonviolent Orange Revolution of 2014, and ways to keep up to date on the unfolding war.