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Learn how to mobilize people from all sectors and age groups in the fight against corruption. Discover effective tactics, strategies, and nonviolent actions to promote civic power and unity. Gain insights from global experts on reaching and empowering citizens. This guide emphasizes the importance of education, communication, and fostering a sense of ownership in anti-corruption initiatives.
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Everyone has a role to play, not only Governments, but also parliamentarians, businesses, CIVIL SOCIETY, the media and the AVERAGE CITIZEN. Corruption hurts us all, therefore fighting it is a shared responsibility.Antonio Maria Costa, UNODC Executive Director …And we noted that an EMPOWERED CITIZEN is the best tool we have for fighting corruption…We must strive to REACH AND MOBILISE PEOPLE from all quarters, and from all age groups. “The Athens Agenda: Corruption and sustainable development,” Outcome of the 13th International Anti-Corruption Conference, November 2008
CIVIC POWER power that comes from significant numbers of people organized together CIVIC ACTION the expression of civic power – through the use of nonviolent strategies and tactics
NONVIOLENT TACTICS the methods of civic action Over 200 tactics have been documented, including varieties of: noncooperation, civil disobedience, protests, low-risk mass actions, vigils, strikes, boycotts, sit-ins, displays of symbols, street theatre, songs, humour, monitoring of authorities and spending, social networking technologies (e.g., Facebook organizing, blogging), education/training, social/economic empowerment initiatives.
GENERAL GOOD PRACTICES Moving from abstract issues to everyday concerns – to win public support and engage citizens 2. Skills, strategies & planning - can overcome difficult conditions and situations
3. Honest image – the association of groups in society perceived as incorruptible and honest can have a galvanizing effect. 4. Campaign creativity – necessary to overcome obstacles, adapt to changing circumstances, develop effective tactics, and maximize the impact of its resources.
5. Tactical innovation – critical to overcome intimidation, repression, human rights abuses, and maintain campaign resilience www.facebook.com 6. Education and training – often neglected but always essential for building campaign capacity
7. Communications– strategically important to build awareness, win support, involve citizens in actions. CANVAS (Centre for Applied Nonviolent Action and Strategies)
8. Unity – of goals and people 9. Ownership – cultivating a sense that everyone is part of the fight against corruption and everyone can play a role