Tag: activism

"We need you to act. Join us!" - Interview With Chinese Activist Howey Ou

Written by Jan Wisniewski, 16-11-2020

Starting a movement to fight for action on climate change can be a struggle, and it's even harder when you live in a country where collective action is frowned upon and questioning the government is most certainly discouraged. In this interview, we talk to Howey Ou, China's first ever climate striker and a strong-willed leading voice in the country's climate movement. Read on

Climate Protection

"It’s not about fighting for our future anymore, it’s about fighting for today." - Interview With Filipino Activist Mitzi Tan

Written by Jan Wisniewski, 31-07-2020

The Philippines is one of the toughest countries to live in if you're an environmental activist. But that's not stopping the country's young people, who are demonstrating both on the streets and online and calling for immediate global action on climate change. Read on

Climate Protection

"Everyone is part of the problem, but they can also be part of the solution." - Interview with Thai Activist Lynn Ocharoenchai

Written by Jan Wisniewski, 17-07-2020

Climate change, power imbalances and social inequality are fundamentally connected. But that doesn't mean we can sit around and wait for the people in power to protect the planet. Read on

Climate Protection

"We are a climate generation and this is our fight." - Interview With Ugandan Activist Sadrach Nirere

Written by Marisa Pettit, 23-06-2020

All too often, the conversations around climate change erase the voices of the people who are most affected by it. In this series of interviews, we talk to climate activists from throughout the Global South about the fight for climate justice and their visions for a sustainable future. Read on

Climate Protection

What Exactly is a Climate Emergency? And Can Declaring One Change Anything?

Written by Liz Mamo, 18-11-2019

What do Scotland, Toronto, Pope Francis and the University of Exeter have in common? Read on

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The Hungarian Refugee Aid Movement That's Tearing Down Walls

Written by Marisa Pettit, 02-09-2015

If you've read the news recently you might well think that nobody in Europe has any interest in helping refugees. Governments are struggling to form a response to the current crisis, busy shifting the burden onto their neighbours, and arguing about quotas. Read on

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The Natalia Project: an Armband to Protect Human Rights Activists

Written by Anna Rees, 12-11-2014

Being active in human rights can be dangerous. Every so often, we here stories of activists who have gone missing under suspicious circumstances. An armband with an inbuilt GPS tracker is now looking to offer protection. Read on

Chances

Is Social Media Impacting Animal Testing?

Written by Jo Wilkinson, 19-02-2014

A recent study has highlighted the drop in support for medical testing on animals, and social media may be responsible. Read on

Chances

Protestor Obscura: Protecting Activists' Identities

Written by Anna Rees, 17-09-2013

Facial detection technology is being used to help conceal and protect the identity of activists via software that blurs or disguises the faces of people in images and videos. Read on

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Event: RTI for Wildlife Conservation

Written by Anna Rees, 16-08-2013

Veteran conservationist, Biswajit Mohanty, has employed a number of tools in his endeavours to conserve wildlife. In this talk on Sunday, he'll outline perhaps one of the most unlikely of those tools (yet one that has yielded exceptional results): the Right to Information Act (RTI)! Read on

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Digital and Online Activism

Increasing accessibility and the ability to communicate with thousands of citizens quickly has made the internet a tool of choice for individuals or organisations looking to spread a social message far and wide. Read on

Responsibility

Have Ribbon, Will Challenge the Status Quo

Written by Abhishek Jagini, 04-07-2013

Activism. The very word sounds big and relegated to the brave. But in reality, activism is all about knowing solutions to problems and fighting for the same. Read on

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RESET for WED Campaign - Results and Future Steps

Written by Anna Rees, 09-06-2013

World Environment Day celebrates positive environmental action that involves everyone, everywhere. We were thrilled with how well this was reflected in the RESET for World Environment Day campaign. Participants were able to highlight the agency we all possess in addressing the environmental issues that concern us all. Read on

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Halabol: of Social Change and Social Media

Written by Anna Rees, 28-05-2013

Halabol has made an incredible splash in the social sector since launching last year. Within just 16 months, the team has steered their outreach platform to great heights, providing a meaningful link between activists and an engaged audience. Read on

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Growing It Stealth-Style: Guerilla Gardening

Written by Anna Rees, 23-04-2013

One person’s neglected stretch of turf is another person’s lot for covert gardening. Read on

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Anna Hazare to set off on nationwide tour as part of anti-corruption campaign

Written by Anna Rees, 18-10-2012

As part of his endless fight to end corruption in India, social activist Anna Hazare will embark on a nationwide tour, starting in January 2013. Read on

In Haryana, Hundreds Protest State’s Response to Rape

Recommended by Anna Rees, 16-10-2012

In Haryana, where a number of high-profile rape cases have attracted national attention in recent weeks, 800 protesters took to the streets on Monday to demand better policing and a safer environment for women. To source

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10 Tactics for Turning Information Into Action

Explore how rights advocates use information and digital technology to create positive change. This guide from the Tactical Technology Collective provides original and artful ways for rights advocates to capture attention and communicate a cause. 10 tactics provides tools tips and advice for you to work through as you plan your own info-activism. Read on

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How to Make a Difference – Tips for Effective Activism

When an elected official receives a hundred letters they take notice. When a company director gets a thousand e-mails direct to their inbox, it makes things happen. Use your voice to demand change for the things you care about. Read on

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Content tagged with activism

"We need you to act. Join us!" - Interview With Chinese Activist Howey Ou

"It’s not about fighting for our future anymore, it’s about fighting for today." - Interview With Filipino Activist Mitzi Tan

"Everyone is part of the problem, but they can also be part of the solution." - Interview with Thai Activist Lynn Ocharoenchai

"We are a climate generation and this is our fight." - Interview With Ugandan Activist Sadrach Nirere

What Exactly is a Climate Emergency? And Can Declaring One Change Anything?

The Hungarian Refugee Aid Movement That's Tearing Down Walls

The Natalia Project: an Armband to Protect Human Rights Activists

Is Social Media Impacting Animal Testing?

Protestor Obscura: Protecting Activists' Identities

Event: RTI for Wildlife Conservation

Digital and Online Activism

Have Ribbon, Will Challenge the Status Quo

RESET for WED Campaign - Results and Future Steps

Halabol: of Social Change and Social Media

Growing It Stealth-Style: Guerilla Gardening

Anna Hazare to set off on nationwide tour as part of anti-corruption campaign

In Haryana, Hundreds Protest State’s Response to Rape

10 Tactics for Turning Information Into Action

How to Make a Difference – Tips for Effective Activism