Developing Creative Tactics and StrategiesSun Tzu believed that in order to achieve success you must know yourself, know your opponent and know the terrain. In this article, human rights defenders can learn, step by step, how to adapt and use Sun Tzu’s innovative strategy to advance and enhance human rights work globally.

Resources & Materials New Tactics in Human Rights: A Resource for Practitioners

Using the New Tactics Resources The New Tactics project has produced a number of publications that showcase the innovative work being done around the world to advance human rights. Tools for Action: New Tactics Resources

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The New Tactics Database All over the world people are using innovative tactics to help end human rights abuses. In many cases other human rights advocates would benefit from learning about their experiences.

Further Resources The best source of practical information and know-how is usually other people – people who have faced challenges and found ways to overcome them. The resources in this section were all created by people who wanted to share the benefit of their experiences.

TACTICAL THINKING TACTICS, STRATEGY & CREATIVITY ARTICLES & GUIDES

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.