‘Protest doesn’t have to be loud and angry’
Angry activism has a place, but there are gentler ways to make a different too. The Craftivist Collective’s Sarah Corbett makes a case for craft-based activism
The art of gentle protest
From boycotts and letter-writing, to marches and rallies, activism has many faces – and has achieved much success throughout history. But the culture and identities often associated with activism [...]
Are we right to sniff at clicktivism? 3 successes in armchair activism
Among the words officially added to Oxford Dictionaries earlier this year was 'clicktivism' – activism using digital media. The term is often deployed with derision. But so-called armchair [...]
100 comics artists sketch a guide to positive political action
More than 100 comics artists and illustrators from around the world have launched Draw The Line, a visual guide to ‘positive political action that anyone can take’
Campaigns round up: Winter 2014
The latest success stories and actions from the world of campaigning
Campaigns round up: Autumn 2014
All the latest from the world of campaigning, including doctors divesting from fossil fuels, gender equality on the national curriculum and how you can help take over a national newspaper
Campaigns round up: Summer 2014
The latest news, efforts and success stories from the world of campaigning
Campaigns round-up: Spring 2014
The latest news, efforts and success stories from the world of campaigning
Breaking the ice: how the Arctic 30 revitalised activism
When Greenpeace activists were detained in Russia following a peaceful protest in the Arctic Sea, their plight drew the world’s attention. Lucy Purdy explores how their ordeal galvanised [...]
Solidarity in diversity is key to powering up the climate change movement
Climate change conferences have been tarnished, but communities coming together to create a ‘global power shift’ show we are all on the frontline, says student activist Tom Youngman
New human rights training centre to teach digital tactics
Groundbreaking training centre for protesters, developed in response to the use of social networks in the Arab spring, opens in Florence
Getting crafty: a creative approach to activism
Forget placards and megaphones, Rin Simpson finds out how craft-based activism is making waves in fighting global injustice
Climate campaigners highlight global efforts with online photography exhibition
The actions taken by people fighting climate change have been honoured in an online photography exhibition curated by campaign group 10:10
Right Livelihood Awards 2012
Sweden’s ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’ has recognised the tremendous efforts of activists around the world working towards global harmony
Global gathering to unleash new wave of climate activism
A new global event aims to unify action on climate change and is calling for young environmental leaders to get behind the cause
Crafts enthusiasts in stitch-up against world hunger
Craft fans around the UK are invited to take part in a campaign that aims to help end world hunger for good
Kayaker journeys 3,000km to promote rights of asylum seekers
A Frenchman has reached the halfway point in a kayaking voyage from Tunisia to Brussels, where he hopes to present a petition for asylum seekers’ rights to the European Parliament
Climate change singer-songwriter tours UK
Singer-songwriter and eco-activist Jess Gold is currently touring the UK aiming to both educate and entertain with songs about climate change
