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1 Using documentation to draw up a ‘blacklist’ of unacceptable political candidates and moving the public to vote against them 2160
2 Using peaceful marches to raise awareness of domestic violence 1869
3 Citizen monitoring of courts as a means of creating system change 1362
4 Using people’s tribunals to mobilize victims and pressure for justice 1051
5 Creating an online database to promote government transparency 1187
6 Embarrassing public officials to make them comply with child labor laws 1303
7 Singing traditional songs in public to advocate for cultural rights 1474
8 Using the power of the media to send targeted messages to people in a position to end abuses 1137
9 Mobilizing citizens to turn off their lights everyday to protest government corruption 3131
10 Setting up an independent commission to fight corruption 1260
11 Developing electronic advocacy groups to influence government on issues of peace and social justice 874
12 Sharing stories of political prisoners and their relatives to pressure for their release 910
13 Reframing the issue of poverty as a human rights issue 767
14 Using petitions to gain public support for a government peace process 710
15 Building public and media awareness to change the minimum wage and policy for sub-contract workers 802
16 A Mock Tribunal to Advance Change 783
17 Using documentation to draw up a ‘blacklist’ of unacceptable political candidates and moving the public to vote against them 167
18 Uniting grassroots organizations with specialists to challenge World Bank policies 908
19 Organizing demonstrations outside of police stations after arrests of activists 839
20 Building collaborative partnerships to develop a Local Housing Board 4011
 
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