Through a drive that encouraged citizens of all political persuasions to sign a petition, the Basque peace group, Elkarri, gave citizens a way to collectively and effectively pressure the Spanish and Basque governments to initiate a peace dialogue.

For a detailed exploration of this tactic, please click on the following link to consult our tactical notebook, <b><a href="http://www.newtactics.org/en/SocietyasMediator">Society as Mediator for Conflict Resolution</a></b> by Tamara Muruetagoiena.

Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) organizes public hearings in India where acts of corruption, such as the embezzlement of funds dedicated to development projects, are exposed through a comparison of official records with what is actually on the ground and what is reported by the attending villagers.  MKSS activists conduct investigations into allegations of corruption in a particular village or district, often on the request of local residents who feel they have been cheated or abused. They submit a request, at the village council or at higher levels of government, for copies of the relevant official records. Once obtained, the accounts are cross-checked through site visits and interviews and discussions with villagers.  MKSS then holds public hearings that are attended by hundreds of villagers, as well as the press, government officials and those suspected of corruption.  This creates public pressure for investigations or compensation.