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A Project of the Center for Victims of Torture. Step Five: Develop a plan of. Action. to move toward your vision. The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project. What did we learn from Sun Tzu?. 3 areas of knowledge from Sun Tzu. Know Your Opponent. Know Yourself.
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A Project of the Center for Victims of Torture Step Five: Develop a plan of Action to move toward your vision The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
3 areas of knowledge from Sun Tzu Know Your Opponent Know Yourself Know the Terrain The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
New Tactics – 5 Steps to Tactical Innovation 5. Develop a plan of action for implementation 4. Explore & Select Tactics Using participants’ experiences & NT resources 3. Define the Terrain Using “Tactical Map” & “Spectrum of Allies” tools 2. Build a Common Vision 1. Identify the Problem The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
Do you remember the saying from Sun Tzu we used at the beginning about strategy and tactics? The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
Sun Tzu • Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. • Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.
Planning without action is futile. Action without planning can be fatal. The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
Planning your progress The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
New Tactics – 5 Steps to Tactical Innovation 5. Develop a plan of action for implementation 4. Explore & Select Tactics Using participants’ experiences & NT resources 3. Define the Terrain Using “Tactical Map” & “Spectrum of Allies” tools 2. Build a Common Vision 1. Identify the Problem The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
Choose the most promising tactics for reaching your objective The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
Choose the most promising tactics for reaching your objective • Review the potential tactics generated. • Now is the time to let the critical mind look at your list, and select the best tactic. • Are there any tactics that you have learned about in this course that you could adapt to your issue and context? The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
Selecting a promising tactic • Let’s look back to our example about Nujood and ending child marriages.
We will use the following resources: Developing a Plan of Action • Our tactical map • Our spectrum of allies • The case example from Lesson 4: “Mock Tribunals” (pg 74) of New Tactics book The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
TACTIC: Conducting a Mock Tribunal • Let’s first consider some of the questions from “Adapting Tactics”: • Is this tactic right for my issue and situation? • How would it help me achieve my goals?
TACTIC: Conducting a Mock Tribunal • How would it help me achieve my goals? • What was the goal of the tribunal?
Potential Tactic Targets Condoleezza Rice, US State Dept Parliament Sharia Committee Governorates Court House Tribal Judge IRIN News Police Station Judge Judge’s Family Village Community Yemen Times Newspaper Arresting Officer Shada Nasser HR Lawyer Husband Journalists Glamour Magazine Sisters’ Arab Forum HER FATHER NUJOOD Taxi Driver Yemeni Women’s Union Seyaj / Child Protection Brothers Girls Forum For HR Sister GWCC / YYDF Private school
Potential Tactic Targets Condoleezza Rice, US State Dept Parliament Sharia Committee Governorates Court House Tribal Judge IRIN News Police Station Judge Judge’s Family Village Community Yemen Times Newspaper Arresting Officer Shada Nasser HR Lawyer Husband Journalists Glamour Magazine Sisters’ Arab Forum HER FATHER NUJOOD Taxi Driver Yemeni Women’s Union Seyaj / Child Protection Brothers Girls Forum For HR Sister GWCC / YYDF Private school
The Mock Tribunal in Nigeria • Who or what was the primary target for the Mock Tribunal?
GOAL: ENDING Child Marriages Court House Private school Village Community Police Station Condoleezza Rice, US State Dept GWCC / YYDF Arresting Officer Parliament 3 Yemen Times Newspaper IRIN News Judge’s Family Journalists 2 4 Sharia Committee Governorates Seyaj / Child Protection Judge Sisters’ Arab Forum 5 Yemeni Women’s Union Taxi Driver 1 Girls Forum For HR Husband Sister Brothers Shada Nasser HR Lawyer Tribal Judge NUJOOD Glamour Magazine HER FATHER The Center for Victims of Torture—New Tactics in Human Rights Project
REMINDER • Important considerations in selecting the right tactic • A group’s capacities • Tolerance for Risk • Analysis of the opponent • Context in which the tactic will be used
Developing a Plan of Action • What are the tasks needed to carry out the tactic? • What steps are needed? • When will it happen? • Who is responsible? • What resources are needed?
Use SMART tactics S Specificand Strategic (specific actions that move you toward your goal) M Measurable(responsibility has been assigned; and you can “see” results) A Achievable (within the resources of your group) R Realistic (within the capacity of your group) T Time bound (within a certain date and time)
Plan of Action Goal: ______________________________________________________________________ Target: _____________________________________________________________________ Chosen Tactic: _____________________________________________________________
Plan of Action Goal: Influencing policy on child marriages Target: Parliament Chosen Tactic: Mock Tribunal
Plan of Action Goal: Raising Public Awareness Target: Journalists Chosen Tactic: Mock Tribunal – with supporting tactic: Media Workshops
Framework of Sun Tzu Know Yourself Step 1 – Identify the Problem Step 2 – Build a Vision Know Your Opponent Step 3 – Define the Terrain Tool: Spectrum of Allies Step 4: Explore and Select Tactics Tool: New Tactics & Tavaana Case Studies Step 5: Develop a Plan of Action Tool: Plan of Action Grid Know the Terrain Step 3 – Define the Terrain Tool: Tactical Map The Center for Victims of Torture— New Tactics in Human Rights Project
FINAL Assignment • Strategy and Tactic Summary Form • Post Course Quiz • Evaluation Form