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From Flickr user justicentric
Country Spotlight: Egypt
In Egypt, the strategic use of social media platforms has brought new life to campaigns bringing attention to social and political issues. How are platforms like Facebook and blogs amplifying activists' voices and mobilizing Egyptians to the streets? We've put together an update on protest campaigns in the country.
From Flickr user digital.democracy
Maptivism: Mapping Information for Advocacy and Activism
What's maptivism? By mapping information and data online you can better communicate with an audience, helping them to visualize and become advocates for an issue.
How have different mapping tools been used around the world to document events and share information, and what are the most popular mapping tools? Learn about different types of mapping for advocacy and activism.
From Flickr user Wild_atHeart
The Latest On Protests in Egypt
We've gathered the latest news about today's protests held in the cities of Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt. The demonstrations were organized by a number of pro-democracy and opposition groups, and many Egyptians used Twitter to share information from the ground.
In an Election Season, Online Projects Engage Brazilians
A number of online projects promoting electoral transparency and civic engagement have cropped up ahead of the October general elections in Brazil. Brazil has the largest democracy in the world, with over 120 million voters who are required by law to vote if they are between the ages of 18 and 70. Come October 3, Brazilians will turn out to vote for president, governor, senator, federal, state, and district deputies.
With nearly three-fourths of the Brazilian population online, it’s likely that many are using the web to gather information about candidates. Among the projects created are an election monitoring platform, websites providing information on the transparency of elections and background information on candidates, and video platforms for submitting questions to candidates.
From Flickr user cvconnell
Drawing Lessons From CrisisCamp: Haiti
Following the earthquake in Haiti, volunteers gathered at CrisisCamps to lend their tech skills and help the relief efforts. Our new case study highlights their work.
From Flickr user ArtisteInconnu
Protests in Indian Kashmir: How Violent Will It Get?
Bans on social media and texting, police intimidation, and curfews have become a normal way of life for Kashmiris speaking and acting out in protest of India’s hard-handed rule of the region. With more action by the Indian government to block tools for communication and to quash efforts by citizens to mobilize, how will Kashmiris move forward?
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