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Using Data to Advocate for Disability Rights

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Using Data to Advocate for Disability Rights
Using data to advocate for disability rights

In my experience in the inclusion field, I have found that the lack of reliable data and comparable statistics are major obstacles to including a disability perspective into development programs. Improving the collection, analysis, and availability of disability statistics is essential to advocating for disability rights. Data provides the foundation for enhancing policy and decision-making on evidence-based programs.

Resiliency at the U.S. Southern Border: Legal Service Providers Get a Self-Care Boost

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Resiliency at the U.S. Southern Border: Legal Service Providers Get a Self-Care Boost

Authors: Andrea Cárcamo, senior policy counsel, Leora Hudak, staff wellbeing and mental health specialist, Urmy Shukla, program evaluation advisor, and Lisa Peterson-de la Cueva, New Tactics training officer

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Welcome Sydney!

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Welcome Sydney!

New staff member Sydney Stead brings social work, organizing and CVT East Africa experience to New Tactics.

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Hello New Tactics community! I am delighted to begin connecting with you as the New Tactics in Human Rights Program Coordinator. My role will largely be to provide programmatic, logistical, risk management, and administrative support.

Interning During a Pandemic: My New Tactics Experience

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Interning During a Pandemic: My New Tactics Experience

After a year of working for New Tactics, I never once stepped foot in the St. Paul, Minnesota office. I only met my coworkers in person one time and yet I was still provided with such a meaningful learning experience at CVT. Although this was a different internship experience than most, I really enjoyed having the opportunity to work with such an amazing team and for a great organization. As a sophomore at George Washington University, I spent hours searching for opportunities to work in the international affairs field in Minnesota for the following summer.

Using the convening power of international bodies to address the Venezuelan Exodus

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Using the convening power of international bodies to address the Venezuelan Exodus

New Tactics in Human Rights recently attended a webinar, “From a Humanitarian Exodus to Long-Term Growth: Latin America’s Journey Responding to the Venezuelan Exodus,” calling for donors to increase their financial response

Goodbye and Thank You!

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Goodbye and Thank You!

Six and a half years with New Tactics in Human Rights has come and gone in the blink of an eye, and it is time for me to say goodbye. For over six years, I have been surrounded by the stories of human rights defenders, your stories, and your tireless efforts to improve your communities and countries. I am constantly astounded by the dedication, persistence, strength, and courage of defenders; This has forever shaped my worldview.

Artist & Activist: Ai Weiwei

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Artist & Activist: Ai Weiwei
Interviewed after being released from jail

Ai Weiwei is a world-renowned Chinese artist and activist who has been creating provocative contemporary art pieces around the world for much of the 21st century. His work contains powerful political messages about human rights and democracy and has sparked much controversy among its viewers but mainly from Chinese authorities. He uses his creativity, sense of humor, and strong symbolism to create pieces that have angered the Chinese government for years. His work ranges from documentary films to architecture to photographs to music to art exhibitions.

Goodbye, Sarah!

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Goodbye, Sarah!

After a wonderful year with the New Tactics team at CVT, it is with sadness that I leave one of the best teams I have ever worked with. When I first started with New Tactics, they welcomed me with open arms. I realized quickly that this team was more like a family. The basic definition of a team is two or more people working together to achieve a common goal.

Lessons Learned in Online Training and Facilitation for Human Rights

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Lessons Learned in Online Training and Facilitation for Human Rights

For the last two decades New Tactics for Human Rights has been facilitating in-person workshops with human rights activists in the US and across the globe. We had honed our skills as trainers to quickly build community within a group, foster conversation, and deliver content—all with the goal of assisting human rights activists to advance their advocacy using our 5 Step-Strategic Effectiveness Method.

Using technological advances to keep human rights in the forefront during the global pandemic 

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Using technological advances to keep human rights in the forefront during the global pandemic 

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to dramatically reduce or even eliminate face-to-face interactions for safety precautions. At the same time, as countries around the world cope with COVID-19, the need to advocate for the human rights of those most marginalized and vulnerable in our community has become even more urgent.

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