THE NEW TACTICS NEWSLETTER – June 24, 2005

Transferability: Adapting Tactics to Address Different Issues, in Different Contexts

Human rights tactics are rarely "new." In fact, many are modified versions of existing tactics. In this sense, a tactic can be "transferable." This month we’re highlighting how different practitioners use similar tactics in unique ways. 

When we say that tactics are transferable, we mean that they can be adapted for use in contexts and countries other than the ones in which they originated. This does not usually mean that you could or should try to use a tactic in exactly the same way it was originally used.

[Learn more about adapting tactics]

Examples of Transferability: Accompaniment Tactics

A big challenge in expanding people’s participation in human rights efforts is protecting human rights defenders from threats, arrest, imprisonment, torture and death. The physical presence of nonviolent, unarmed bodyguards can deter violence and discourage potential perpetrators.

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Participant Profile: Pengpeng Feng

In August, more than 40 activists from 20 countries will meet in Chiang Mai, Thailand for the New Tactics Asia Regional Training Workshop. We recently spoke with Penpeng Feng, a participant from China, about her work in gender rights and the upcoming workshop.

[Read the interview]