Human rights workers and advocates are often subject to exposure to distressing situations directly and indirectly. From those working directly with survivors of human rights abuses to those working indirectly on human rights abuse issues, the need for taking care of one’s self is extremely important.

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This past June 26 marked the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.  The Center for Victims of Torture, along with the National Religious Campaign against Torture, and Evangelicals for Human Rights have launched the Campaign to Ban Torture. These three nonprofits have developed a Declaration of Principles to create a national consensus to reject torture and cruelty. What's this?

From the video "We were warriors".

 

From behind the stools, white men start taunting the mixed row of mostly black students who had the audacity to sit there. "He's so dark the whole room is darkened." "Nobody ain't gonna sit beside them dirty niggers." Those on the swiveling seats at the counter answer only with an unshakable look of dignity.  Frustrated, the men from behind start pushing and shoving. Still no response from those on the stools. Then they launch the attack: hurling obscenities, throwing milk shakes and live cigarette buts, grabbing and punching. Lenses capture the scene. The whole world watches in shock.

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In the yard behind Christian Peacemaker Teams' headquarters in Chicago, trainees stage a realistic role-playing exercise to prepare for nonviolent accompaniment work in Hebron. Photo cc: delayed gratification.

 

The goal of training in nonviolent conflict is to prepare activists and supporters politically, physically, and psychologically to wage powerful campaigns and actions. Here are nine ways nonviolent action workshops help individuals hone their skills and nurture the courage and resilience they need to withstand the pressures of unarmed struggle.

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July 25 thru August 1

Last month's featured online dialogue will focus on using video for human rights advocacy. Filmmakers and communities are using the power of video to change the world around them for the better. This Featured Online Dialogue will focus on ways in which these mechanisms can be utilized and how their mandates and resources can address social change. New Tactics is pleased to host these experienced resource practitioners from seven countries.

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There is an interesting post today on A VC about the evolution of blogging. I concur with the author
when he states that he hates the term ‘Blogging 2.0′, but for lack of a
better term I’ll roll with it.

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The Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission is making history by allowing the Liberian diaspora community in the United States to be a part of the healing process.  Read this to find out more about the public hearings being held in Minnesota and contribute your comments, ideas and experiences about truth and reconciliation commissions. What's this?

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I write about software and web applications at my blog, Matt's Cuppa, and I've recently introduced a polling system to the blog. My last poll closed today and I found the results rather interesting.

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