All over the world people are creating new approaches to advance human rights. Innovative tactics emerge from many human rights movements – such as women’s, environmental, labor, peace and solidarity movements. These advances have been valuable for specific local struggles. Yet they are not well known outside their community or regions. New Tactics strives to share these advances to inspire more innovation.
Over almost three decades, we have dedicated ourselves to strengthening the work of everyday activists, advocates and human rights defenders.
In 1996, New Tactics in Human Rights emerged from the Center for Victims of Torture’s (CVT) own experience as a creator of new tactics. As a treatment center for survivors since 1985, CVT also advocates for the protection of human rights. CVT advocates from a unique position – one of healing and of reclaiming civic leadership.
CVT launches New Tactics in Human Rights, building strategies & tactics for activists
CVT-New Tactics and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) convening.
Activists and experts in the field of torture used the first version of the tactical mapping tool. The tool was used to explore the complexities of combatting torture.
Documentation of tactics from around the world that spark ideas for innovation. Published 2004 in the award-winning book, New Tactics in Human Rights: A Resource for Practitioners
(translation available into 19 languages)
(Eastern Europe and Turkey, Africa, Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean, West Group, Latin America
Each gathering documented tactics that are featured in the In-Depth Tactic Case Studies)
The event gathered 450 activists from more than 80 countries. The event emphasized cross-sector exchange and collaboration. It featured new tactical approaches for activists to learn from each other. Fostered international networks of innovation. Trained activists in specific tactics of interest.
New Tactics responded to activists’ request for tools and skills to foster strategic and tactical thinking.
Workshops in Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, former Soviet Union countries, and the Middle East.
First Training of Trainers cohort in the Strategic Effectiveness Method in MENA region (2010).
Beginning of the online searchable tactics database. New Tactics online conversations to engage community members in topics and tactical exchanges.
Completion of 49 case studies from regional workshops and partner submissions.
New Tactics opens a regional office in Amman, Jordan. New Tactics 5-Step Strategic Effectiveness Method trainers provide training throughout the region in Arabic.
MENA Regional Office launched online conversations in Arabic (2012 – 2014)
Live webinars in Arabic (beginning 2015)
New Tactics provides accompaniment and small grants to selected trainers completing ToT. Our Stories and Victories share how MENA activists have effectively used the 5 Step Method in their advocacy. The Jordanian Civic Activists Toolkit features twelve campaigns in Jordan.
The tactical mapping tool has long been a part of the 5 Step Strategic Effectiveness Method. The online tool makes it possible to collaboratively develop, track and monitor human rights campaigns.
New Tactics had already conducted 6-week online courses (English / Arabic) in the Strategic Effectiveness Method before the COVID pandemic shut-downs. New Tactics continues to use the online training course in a hybrid fashion.
New Tactics “Human Rights Chat” Podcasts
Twitter Chat [before X]: Balancing Human Rights Activism and Self Care
Social media outreach in English, Arabic and Spanish
CVT’s Evaluation and Research Department and New Tactics worked to develop advocacy evaluation materials. The resources are intended for activists without technical expertise in evaluation.
Toolkit testing in MENA region (2018 – 2022)
Toolkit testing in Latin America region (2023)
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