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Toolbox: Building a Movement Mindset

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Dive into stories of youth-led action, innovation and solidarity from across the Global Platforms network - told by activists.

15 Nov 2022

"I will sell myself for climate action"

With very restricted access to the Coca-Cola sponsored COP27 summit activists are finding creative ways to push for climate action.

Climate justice

09 Sep 2021

ARTIVIZM4EDUCATION: Putting Uganda's young people first

ActionAid Uganda is calling on the local government to do more for access to education for young people. Read more about the exciting new campaign!

Education

28 Jun 2021

Women-led climate strike in Bangladesh

Climate justice

11 May 2021

Human rights are everyone's righs

Wanjiku Thiga discusses how religion and human rights should intersect to make our world a more inclusive place.

LGBTQI+

26 Feb 2021

Four leassons we learned from Hong Kong protesters

The success of the Hong Kong protests has inspired revolutionaries worldwide to emulate their tactics.

Social movements

14 Jan 2021

How to build a climate clock in your city, community or campus

Just months ago, artists unveiled a new kind of clock hovering over Union Square in New York City

Climate justice

The feminist leadership training at Global Platform Uganda is a steppingstone for future female politicians and leaders

18 Nov 2020

In Uganda women are structurally disadvantaged

The political system in Uganda is a male-dominated environment and this does not make it easy for young women and girls to fully compete.

Feminism

13 Nov 2020

The "hows" of horizontalism

There is more than one way to be horizontal. How can we design decision-making and share power in more nuanced and effective ways in our movements?

Social movements

19 Sep 2020

Effective humanitarian relief requires a gendered approach

Living in a refugee camp is even harder for women and girls and our approach to humanitarian work must recognise that.

Social movements

01 Jul 2020

No more sex for grades

Students are starting to speak out on the sexual harassment that has infected the Kenyan campuses for far too long

Feminism

11 Mar 2020

Sustaining Social Movements

A research study about social movement organising - main challenges and tools.

Social movements

02 Oct 2019

Schools for Palestine

In Palestine a youth group organised their peers to do advocacy and mobilise funds to reclaim the right to education for the next generation

Education

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