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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 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 Participatory Research to Advance Children’s Social and Economic Rights
Tactical Aim
Promotion
Human Right
Article 26: Right to education
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Modeling systems & structures,Protecting those at risk
Location
Mozambique,Sub-Saharan Africa
Partnering with Local Shop Owners to Create Neighborhood Safe Zones Free of Sexual Harassment
Tactical Aim
Intervention
Human Right
Article 3: Life, liberty & security
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Protecting those at risk,Reducing fear
Location
Egypt,Middle East & North Africa
Reducing Sexual Assault through the Empowerment of High School Girls
Tactical Aim
Prevention
Human Right
Article 3: Life, liberty & security
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Protecting those at risk,Reducing fear
Location
Kenya,Sub-Saharan Africa
Using Facebook to Provide Anonymity and Support to People at Risk of Discrimination
Tactical Aim
Restoration
Human Right
Article 2: Freedom from discrimination
Tactical Action
Mobilizing allies,Protecting those at risk,Reducing fear
Location
Lebanon,Middle East & North Africa
Mobilizing Supporters on Social Media to Get the Attention of Strategic Targets
Tactical Aim
Intervention
Human Right
Article 19: Freedom of information & expression
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Mobilizing allies,Protecting those at risk
Location
North America,United States
Facilitating Detainee Communication with Human Rights Groups Through SMS
Tactical Aim
Intervention
Human Right
Article 3: Life, liberty & security
Tactical Action
Protecting those at risk,Resisting & disrupting abuses
Location
Egypt,Middle East & North Africa
Organizing Intervention Teams to Rescue Women Who are Sexually Assaulted During Protest Demonstrations
Tactical Aim
Intervention
Human Right
Article 3: Life, liberty & security
Tactical Action
Protecting those at risk,Resisting & disrupting abuses
Location
Egypt,Middle East & North Africa
Improving the Living Status of Society through Non-Formal Education and Recycling
Tactical Aim
Prevention
Human Right
Article 26: Right to education
Tactical Action
Modeling systems & structures,Protecting those at risk
Location
Egypt,Middle East & North Africa
Using Videos to Raise Awareness of Women’s And Family Protection Law Against Domestic Violence
Tactical Aim
Promotion
Human Right
Article 3: Life, liberty & security
Tactical Action
Building awareness,Changing minds,Protecting those at risk
Location
Lebanon,Middle East & North Africa
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