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Speak Louder than Words Human Rights Action Camp 1999 |
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Speak Louder than Words Human Rights Action Camp 1999 Co-sponsored by the Ruckus Society and The RFK Memorial Center for Human Rights When: May 27- June 3, 1999 Where: Middleburg, VA (45 Minutes west of DC) Nonviolent direct action has been a vital part of human rights and social justice campaigns from the Boston Tea Party to the US Civil Rights Movement and China's 1989 prodemocracy demonstrations in Tiananmen Square. Join human rights activists from local, national and international organizations for a dynamic and empowering six-day training program. Share in the history, strategies and tactics of nonviolent direct action with experienced activists. Learn skills in campaign and media strategy, political theater, action climbing and on-line activism. This will be a time for capacity and team building, leadership development and networking. Participants from Kenya, Burma, Nigeria, Indonesia and throughout Europe came together with their peers from North America at the 1998 Human Rights Action Camp. This year's camp promises to draw activists from human rights hot spots around the world along with those working in North America on international and domestic issues. Workshops offered but not limited to : Strategic Campaigning Action Planning And Strategy Media Skills Nonviolence (History, Philosophy & Application) Computer Skills/ Internet Activism Political Theater Introduction to Human Rights Law and Advocacy Urban Climbing Techniques Facilitation & Group Process Legal Considerations (Jail & Court) Banner Rigging And Hanging Banner Construction And Preparation Scouting Blockades And Support Roles How to apply: Individuals interested in attending the 1999 Human Rights Action Camp can apply online at our website <www.ruckus.org> or call The Ruckus Society at (510) 848-9565. Background: The Ruckus Society increases the capacity of organizations and campaigns struggling for environmental and social change by working to develop our most valuable resource: our people. In just three years, we have trained over 1,000 activists in our action camp program. Our graduates work for grassroots campaigns and national organizations throughout the United States and in other countries, applying the skills they learned at action camp. The Ruckus Society - 2054 University Ave. #204 - Berkeley, CA 94704 - 510 848 9565 - ruckus@ruckus.org |