"This policy brief maps how activists are using technology to pursue public interests in human rights, democracy and a livable environment. It begins with a look at how cell phone tech has upped the outreach and mobilising game for campaigns, dives into digital storytelling and fundraising, explores key digital tools for collaboration and training, covers cybersecurity considerations and closes with a broad look at topical creative tech-based nonviolent activist success stories. Though digital tech is no silver bullet for successful campaigns, there are clear uses and recommendations to build power and win with digital technology." (Abstract)
A Brief History of Early Digital Activism, 1
Spreading the Word and Mobilising Support Using Cell Phone Technology, 3
Digital Storytelling and Fundraising, 5
Tools for Collaboration and Training, 8
Cybersecurity Considerations, 11
Creative Success Stories: Technology for Nonviolent Activists, 13
Recommendations, 17