In this video Geran, from Gezi people, explains her experience in squatters movements around Europe. She also talks about the difficulty to do that in Turkey, her country, and the steps and tips to follow to occupy a building.
Lara Alcázar es conocida por ser líder y activista de FEMEN España. Con tan solo 21 años decidió crear la cede del grupo feminista en territorio español. Tras establecer contacto con la conocida activista de Ucraina, Inna Shevchenko, … Continue reading
Lara Alcazar is the leader and activist of FEMEN Spain. With just 21 years old, she decided to create the headquarters of the feminist group in Spanish territory. After contacting with the known activist from Ukraine, Inna Shevchenko, she formed … Continue reading
During their stay in Turkey in February 2014 the directors Arash and Arman T. Riahi themselves have been involved in a dangerous situation, when the police attacked civilians with tear gas. One of them even got hit by a tear … Continue reading
El documental Everyday Rebellion por fin ha llegado a los cines españoles. La película ha sido seleccionada para ser proyectada en más de 50 lugares de todo el país durante el mes de Enero de 2015 gracias a la empresa … Continue reading
In this video Srdja Popovic explains the principles for a successful non-violent struggle: unity, planning and non-violent discipline. Srdja Popovic is a cofounder and key figure of the Serbian resistance movement “Otpor!”, that helped topple Slobodan Milosevic in a non-violent … Continue reading
In this video Srdja Popovic explains how power and the people in power need to be acknowledged as something that can be beneficial to a movement. Turning these people into the nonviolent struggle is a key to succeed. Srdja Popovic … Continue reading
Srdja Popovic says that conditions are important for planning, but what really makes a change are skills… Srdja Popovic is a cofounder and key figure of the Serbian resistance movement “Otpor!”, that helped topple Slobodan Milosevic in a non-violent way … Continue reading
Everyday Rebellion The Art of Change What does the Occupy movement have in common with the Spanish Indignados or the Arab Spring? Is there a connection between the Iranian democracy movement and the Syrian struggle? And what is the link … Continue reading
Everyday Rebellion The Art of Change What does the Occupy movement have in common with the Spanish Indignados or the Arab Spring? Is there a connection between the Iranian democracy movement and the Syrian struggle? And what is the link … Continue reading
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The world-famous detractors of globalization named Yes Men from the United States have already embarrassed some major corporations with their anarchist and subversive activism. One of their creative methods of nonviolent resistance is to deliberately mislead the mainstream media. Group … Continue reading
Malala Yousafzai was announced as one of the finalists for the 2013 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. She is a 16 year-old girl who has been fighting for women’s education in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Despite her age, in October … Continue reading
Growing up, Emilie had a “proper” Muslim religious education and she accepted what her parents and the religious teacher told her. But one day she learned that men chose women as wives, based on such aspects like their looks, their wealth, their ancestry … Continue reading
Women in Syria are joining to build a safer place to live. The Jasmine Tent Project is being planed by FREE-Syria which is conducting fundraising to build actual tends where women and girls can live safely. This project comes in a time … Continue reading
Srdja Popovic talks about the importance of creating a feeling of belonging to the movement. Srdja Popovic is a cofounder and key figure of the Serbian resistance movement “Otpor!”, that helped topple Slobodan Milosevic in a nonviolent way in 2000. … Continue reading
Vila Autódromo is a small Brazilian Community in Rio de Janeiro with 450 families. During 20 years they have been building their houses, raising their families but also fighting with the government for the right to live there. There have been … Continue reading
A group of ordinary people in Helena, Montana (US) joined together and shut down the main rail line used to transport coal through Montana to the West Coast. Amongst the 14 everyday citizens were college students, retirees and working people. Their purpose was … Continue reading
To be a leader has many advantages, but also disadvantages and there has to be a balance between them. So what is the formula to success? Srdja Popovic explains the role of leadership and the important things a leader should … Continue reading
According to S. Popovic there are three principles to success: unity, planning and nonviolent discipline. Srdja Popovic is a cofounder and key figure of the Serbian resistance movement “Otpor!”, that helped topple Slobodan Milosevic in a non-violent way in 2000. … Continue reading
Srdja Popovic is a cofounder and key figure of the Serbian resistance movement “Otpor!”, that helped topple Slobodan Milosevic in a non-violent way in 2000. After the revolution, the activist became a member of the Serbian National Assembly for three … Continue reading
How can you avoid violence during your movement? You have to build a nonviolent discipline and prepare people to act nonviolently during risky situations. In this video Srdja Popovic gives tips about how to create and maintain a peaceful discipline. … Continue reading
What do you need to protest nonviolently? The non-profit organization movements.org created a video about how to protest without violence and summarized its instructions in 13 steps. And the most important thing in successful protest – protest peacefully! ‘For your … Continue reading
“What we really need to do is to persuade THOSE guys on anoher side.” Srdja Popovic explains how we can manage to bridge a social distance. Srdja Popovic is a cofounder and key figure of the Serbian resistance movement “Otpor!”, … Continue reading
Since more than one year the international nonprofit organization WITNESS in partnership with the citizen news innovator Storyful operate the YouTube Human Rights Channel – a channel that documents human rights violations and struggles for justice. The material on this channel is filmed by ‘normal … Continue reading
What makes the difference between a protest and a movement? Group identity. In this video Srdja Popovic talks about the importance of a common culture in order for your movement to be successful. Srdja Popovic is a cofounder and key figure of … Continue reading
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“Attention! Ukrainian police is preparing a provocation against the FEMEN. In Kiev office FEMEN police looking for weapons and explosives!” stated FEMEN on their official website. Ukranian feminist group FEMEN was accused of plating explosives and a gun during a … Continue reading
The Beirut Marathon is not only the largest running event in the Middle East but also a powerful instrument of peace by bringing together a country divided for decades by politics and religion. The marathon was founded 11 years ago … Continue reading
If you want to express your views and bring some social change, you need to know some basic information about how to protest. There are 6 steps that might help you to protest. You’ll also find some warnings and tips … Continue reading
