Movement-Building, General

Reflections on Organization Development for Social Change and Community Transformation

Submitted by cima on Wed, 2008-07-02 14:10.

How can we build both strong movements and sustainable organizations at the same time? Movement Strategy Center presents this article from Zak Sinclair, Lisa Russ and others who look at some different approaches to transformation.

LGBT Rights & Media Activism




Link up with activists who have been in the “eye of the storm” of communication structures that fuel homophobia and hate crimes. This page features resources and organizations that challenge prejudice, exclusion and misinformation in the media…and work for media rights that benefit minority voices in general.

Reporters Without Borders

Submitted by Elsa on Sat, 2008-03-29 01:54.

In some countries a journalist can be thrown in prison for years for a single offending word or photo. Jailing or killing a journalist removes a vital witness to events and threatens the right of us all to be informed. Reporters Without Borders has fought for press freedom on a daily basis since it was founded in 1985.

Directory of Women's Media Organizations

Submitted by Elsa on Fri, 2008-03-28 20:59.

A directory of media owned and operated primarily by, for and about women, organized by media type and location, and including advocacy groups. Produced by The Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press, updated regularly over the past 35 years, and featuring hundreds of organizations, the 2008 edition is available online and in print.

http://www.wifp.org/DWM/ContentsDWM.html

Starting a Women's Media Association

Submitted by Elsa on Fri, 2008-03-28 20:50.

Some basic tips and guidelines on bringing together a group to advance the role of women in media, based in experiences from who have organized similar associations in countries around the world.

http://www.iwmf.org/training/womensmedia.php

GenderIT.org: Genderizing Media & Technology Policy

Submitted by Elsa on Fri, 2008-03-28 14:46.

A comprehensive international resource on gender issues in
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Policy. What does gender
justice and gender equity in tech policy look like? How to analyze
policy with a gender lens and advocate for change? Check here to find
out!

http://www.genderit.org

OSI: Innovative Thinkers Fellowship (rolling basis)

Submitted by Elsa on Fri, 2008-03-28 03:10.

“The fellowship will generate new thinking to tackle some of the most pressing questions of our day.” - George Soros

Fellows’ projects may include books, articles, documentary films, online media, and efforts to seed new campaigns and organizations. OSI seeks fellows who will engage with its staff and inform its thinking.

Millions march against Columbia rebels (online networking)

Submitted by Elsa on Sat, 2008-03-01 03:55.

Facebook social networking boosts international protest against FARC

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/04/colombia.demos.ap/index.html

Appreciative Inquiry: An Introduction to Positive Change Research and Leadership

Submitted by Elsa on Sun, 2008-02-03 18:07.

Grounded in the theory of ‘social constructionism,’ AI recognizes that human systems are constructions of the imagination and are, therefore, capable of change at the speed of imagination.

http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/intro/definition.cfm
XML feed