Digital Library of Nonviolent Resistance

11 pages

2002

Syllabus for workshops on peace feminist activism, introducing the principles of peace activism and different kinds of actions.

handout

8 pages

2005

Mubarak Awad defines nonviolence, along with its basic principles and practices, using Palestine as a case study. This piece acknowledges the provocative nature of nonviolent tactics. This text provides seven principles of nonviolence including the educational process of lifelong nonviolence, its practical application, the symbolic forms, non-cooperation as a necessity, contact with peace-seeking opposition, and the use of nonviolent intervention. The paper also includes potential "what ifs" and a look ahead.

2 pages

2005

This text is a short guide of the ways and history of teaching under academic scrutiny by a national government. Beshara Doumani writes a cautionary article regarding academic freedom in the United States. The post-9/11 era sparked fear and worry across schools. In telling readers to "be careful" Doumani invites scholars to carefully think about how to address academic progress. Her thoughts juxtapose academic freedom with principles of war and peace.

Article

2 pages

2006

The handout includes guidelines for a U.S. divestment campaign against the Israeli occupation of Palestine. The committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investments adopted a classification system to identify multinational l cooperations in Israel and Palestine. The policy aims at supporting the Geneva Accords. The guide includes a policy background, classification rationale, classification system, progressive engagement list, and process. These guidelines specifically apply to phased, selective US divestments.

handout

1 pages

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Flipcharts are used to validate what workshop or meeting participants are saying by transcribing what people are feeling. This page explains why to use flipcharts, the impact of not using flipcharts, what not to do with flipcharts, and how to use flip charts. Most importantly flipcharts are used to clarify and improve meeting productivity but not control the meeting.

8 pages

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A Guide to Conflict Resolution provides a deeper understanding of the nature of conflict, types of conflict, and ways to deal with conflict. At the root of conflict exists varied perspectives, belief systems and values, and personal interests. In an effort to mediate conflict this guide provides specific steps to breakthrough with communication while allowing for the voicing and hearing of complaints. There is also a section with hints for de-escalation.

Handbook

12 pages

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A manual that provides effective leadership skills and tools to use during nonviolence training

manual

5 pages

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This group process manual pairs goals with their process across several concepts. This guide can be used by Facilitators and group leaders who are looking for tips on how to lead groups. Some examples in this guide include think pair share, action lists, and brainstorming. Each of the examples takes you through the process from start to finish.

Tip Sheets and Guides

5 pages

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These Community Skills Workshop draft notes focus largely on how to listen well. The guide suggest listening is active, counseling, support venting, problem-solving, and coaching. When using nonviolent communication there are several stages of group development that can support group health during group conflict and secondary processes. This document also talks about when groups need to be involved and when they do not need to be involved in a conflict.

Tip Sheets and Guides

1 pages

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How to suppress political dissent in 10 easy steps gives 10 examples of what might be used to silence political activists. Each of these steps comes from the perspective of the powerful, and attempts to publicly threaten and delay activism.

Tip Sheets and Guides

1 pages

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These 20 rules of activism which continued to be a work in progress provide some Sage advice for those in this field. These 20 rules come by way of Darryl Cherney but should not be limited to the list provided.

Tip Sheets and Guides

2 pages

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Democracy and consensus is a document that helps explain to participants the historical background and the working parts of direct democracy. This text could be used by affinity groups, spokes councils, and direct action organizations. Consensus as a form of decision-making has been the most consistent in a society of direct democracy.

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Educational material speaking on how to build cross-cultural relationships for effective nonviolent work

Article

6 pages

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A guide on how to successfully build a coalition

Handbook

6 pages

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Handbook for properly and effectively building alliances

handbook

4 pages

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Guide on how to prepare for nonviolent direct action

Tip Sheets and Guides

3 pages

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Introduction to Affinity Groups

handout

4 pages

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A reference guide for peacekeepers

Tip Sheets and Guides

3 pages

June,1998

Michael's experience and observations while traveling and teaching in the region known as Kosovo

Report

29 pages

2002

Report on a women's nonviolence workshop in Indonesia

Report

69 pages

2012

Arabic-language training guide for peacebuilding and conflict transformation

Handbook

134 pages

2012

Training guide for peacebuilding and conflict transformation

Handbook

17 pages

Explanation of the role of a marshal in a demonstration

Handbook

5 pages

Sample agenda for training on nonviolence issues

Handout

12 pages

1978

Notes from a workshop for nonviolence trainers

Handout

36 pages

1991

Series of articles on topics in nonviolence

Periodical

2 pages

2001

Agenda for a workshop for nonviolent youth activism

Handout

6 pages

2000

Agenda for a workshop on peaceful Islamic action

Handout

145 pages

2007

Detailed guide to building a nonviolent social movement, with exercises to help learn the material.

Handbook

27 pages

2005

Discussion of nonviolent resistance in Palestine

Handout