Case Studies — Mobilize
The Movements.org case study series identifies and evaluates campaigns that have harnessed technology for social change in their communities or that have demonstrated degree of success that others could learn from. Think you or someone you know should be featured?! Share your work here.
Using Facebook to Protest and Overturn an Unfair Egyptian Data Usage Policy
With an Adolf Hitler parody video and the power of Facebook organizing, Egyptian activists altered an unfair data-usage policy.
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Syrian Boycott of Mobile Telecoms
Through repeated boycotts organized via Facebook, Syrian activists helped bring change to the exploitative cell phone industry.
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Ukraine’s Ladies Of Femen
Femen uses theatrical public demonstrations, nudity, and provocative dress to protest against the treatment of women in Ukraine.
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10,000 Applaud to Overthrow ‘Europe’s Last Dictator’
Ten thousand activists protesting against Lukashenko's prolonged presidential regime represent the stirrings of revolution.
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The Lawyers’ Movement in Pakistan
Led by a community of lawyers, Pakistani citizens -- including students -- built a movement aimed at restoring the rule of law.
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Tackling Corruption in India
Vijay Anand founded 5th Pillar to help citizens report and fight back against rampant bribery in India by using fake currency.
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The Pink Chaddi Campaign
A group of Indian women initiated a tongue-in-cheek campaign to stand up for women's rights.
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Herman Wainggai and Activism in West Papua
West Papuan activists found that nonviolence and education led to more successful protests than violence and weapons did.
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Ahmed Salah and Egyptian Revolution
What factors led to a revolutionary tipping point while keeping Egyptian activists connected, safe, and maintaining nonviolence?
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How the South African Shack Dwellers’ Movement Got a Political Voice
The SDM effected major political change despite lacking the online resources most commonly relied upon by opposition movements.
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Building A Movement in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ten years after a war, citizens are apathetic and disillusioned -- so Internet activists adopted new tactics to re-engage them.
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Engaging Youth with Politics in Venezuela
What tactics worked for youth activists in Venezuela trying to get their peers involved ahead of 2010's parliamentary elections?
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The Orange Revolution in Ukraine
When Ukrainian citizens suspected election fraud, pro-democracy groups organized to pressure the government.
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