These Six Global Struggles Show the Power of Nonviolence in Action
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Author: Rivera Sun
Publisher: TRANSCEND Media Service-TMS
Topics: Constitution making and reform, power sharing / Democracy, governance, active citizenship, civil society, electoral assistance / Social and economic justice
Year of publication: 2021
Link: https://www.transcend.org/tms/2021/02/these-six-global-struggles-show-the-power-of-nonviolence-in-action/
Resume: In today’s media world — especially if you live inside the U.S. media bubble — if you hear news about foreign countries, it tends to be about business, political leaders, wars or disasters. Overall, it presents a dismal view of our fellow citizens — not to mention a disempowering one. But here are six of the many stories of ongoing nonviolent campaigns for change in countries across the world. They show the agency and power of ordinary people working for justice, rights, peace and dignity. They show that people don’t have to hold wealth, weapons or traditional power to be powerful. Instead, they need community, connection and some tools of nonviolent action.1. India’s women farmers reassert their place and presence in farmer protests: India’s farmer protests have captured headlines around the world — as well they should. They are the largest protests in human history.
Author: Rivera Sun
Publisher: TRANSCEND Media Service-TMS
Topics: Constitution making and reform, power sharing / Democracy, governance, active citizenship, civil society, electoral assistance / Social and economic justice
Year of publication: 2021
Link: https://www.transcend.org/tms/2021/02/these-six-global-struggles-show-the-power-of-nonviolence-in-action/
Resume: In today’s media world — especially if you live inside the U.S. media bubble — if you hear news about foreign countries, it tends to be about business, political leaders, wars or disasters. Overall, it presents a dismal view of our fellow citizens — not to mention a disempowering one. But here are six of the many stories of ongoing nonviolent campaigns for change in countries across the world. They show the agency and power of ordinary people working for justice, rights, peace and dignity. They show that people don’t have to hold wealth, weapons or traditional power to be powerful. Instead, they need community, connection and some tools of nonviolent action.1. India’s women farmers reassert their place and presence in farmer protests: India’s farmer protests have captured headlines around the world — as well they should. They are the largest protests in human history.
