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Below, we have over 250 examples of successful human rights tactics. Browse all of our tactics or use the filters below to search by tactical aim, human right, tactical action, location or keyword.

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Using Peaceful Marches to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
Tactical Aim
Restoration
Human Right
Article 3: Life, liberty & security
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Mobilizing allies,Remembering victims & abuses
Location
North America,United States
Training Young People to Monitor Human Rights
Tactical Aim
Promotion
Human Right
Article 27: Cultural life
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Changing minds,Mobilizing allies
Location
Brazil,Latin America & Caribbean
Uniting Grassroots Organizations with Specialists to Challenge World Bank Policies
Tactical Aim
Intervention
Human Right
Article 15: Right to nationality
Tactical Action
Changing minds,Mobilizing allies,Protecting those at risk
Location
China,North America,United States
Using a Café to Raise Awareness about HIV/AIDS
Tactical Aim
Prevention
Human Right
Article 26: Right to education
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Changing minds,Mobilizing allies,Protecting those at risk
Location
East Asia,Viet Nam
Using a Popular Referendum to Oppose Impunity
Tactical Aim
Restoration
Human Right
Article 21: Participation in government
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Changing minds,Mobilizing allies,Remembering victims & abuses
Location
Latin America & Caribbean,Uruguay
Action Theatre to Mobilize Communities for Change
Tactical Aim
Intervention
Human Right
Article 19: Freedom of information & expression
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Changing minds,Mobilizing allies,Reducing fear
Location
Bangladesh,South Asia
Using Participatory Research to Understand the Effects of Trade Agreements on Small Producers and Advocate for Change
Tactical Aim
Promotion
Human Right
Article 25: Adequate standard of living
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Mobilizing allies,Protecting those at risk
Location
Southeast Asia
Using Cinema to Promote Discussion and Understanding of Human Rights Culture
Tactical Aim
Promotion
Human Right
Article 9: Freedom from arbitrary arrest
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Mobilizing allies
Location
Egypt,Middle East & North Africa
Using Participatory Education to Empower Communities to Exercise their Human and Civil Rights
Tactical Aim
Prevention
Human Right
Article 26: Right to education
Tactical Action
Mobilizing allies,Modeling systems & structures
Location
Philippines,Southeast Asia
Using Parallel International and National Lobbying Channels to Address Discrimination
Tactical Aim
Intervention
Human Right
Article 2: Freedom from discrimination
Tactical Action
Changing minds,Mobilizing allies
Location
Middle East & North Africa,Morocco
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