50 Ways to Take Action

                 This post is a summary of an article published in 2020 at https://www.amnestyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/50-Ways-to-Take-Action.pdf

                Art and movements have supported each other for as long as human beings have suffered through and fought against oppression. From struggles of indigenous uprising and the civil rights movement to current struggles against human rights abuses, people have used creativity to subvert censorship and the limitations placed upon them. Creative actions help us tell a story, raise awareness about a issue, and inspire others to join us. Use this guide to inspire you.   1) BANNER HANG - Hang a large banner in a prominent area of your city to disrupt the visual landscape.    2) CREATIVE BANNER DISPLAY - Utilize visuals that catch the eye and leave the passerby thinking about the message behind the visual.   3) VIDEO/IMAGE PROJECTION - You can turn the side of a building into a huge advertisement for your cause.    4) OCCUPY SPACE - Sit-in occupy a prominent area to push a target to act on the issue at hand. This also attract attention to the issues that you want to bring to light.    5) CREATIVE DISRUPTION - Disrupt spaces with large numbers of people wearing the same colored clothing.    6) THE POWER OF SYMBOLISM - Take one item and place many of the same in a public area.    7) PORTABLE MURALS - Create a mural on a makeshift wall made from cloth and a wooden frame. Place the mural in a prominent area and distribute leaflets while engaging in conversation.    8) FLASH MOB - Organizing mass action on short notice.    9) POLITICAL THEATRE - Stage an enactment of injustice in a prominent area in your area.    10) CREATIVE VIGIL - Bring people together in interactive actions.    11) CREATIVE PETITION DELIVERY - Give an abstract issue a physical and visual presence.    12) CHALKING - Get creative with messaging and bold, insightful visuals.    13) PREFIGURATIVE IMAGINATION - Collectively imagine/plan how it would be to live in a world you want to live in.    14) WALKING TOUR - Plan a walking tour around key sites.    15) COSTUMED LEAF-LETTING - Dress in symbolic wear and utilize short powerful messaging.    16) CAMPAIGN FOR A CITY/STATE RESOLUTION.    17) WORK WITH REPORTERS TO WRITE A HUMAN RIGHTS STORY.    18) ORGANIZE A PANEL DISCUSSION. 19) PUBLIC SPEECH ON A SQUARE.    20) FILM SCREENING.    21) HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERT.     22) ORGANIZE OR ATTEND A DEMONSTRATION     23) CALL OR SEND EMAILS TO ELECTED OFFICIALS.    24) VISIT YOUR LEGISLATORS.    25) PRESSURE GOVERNMENT TO TAKE POSITIONS.     26) HOST A WRITE-A-THON.     27) WRITING COMPETITION WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS.     28) WRITE SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT LETTERS.     29) CANVASS FOR SIGNATURE IN A PUBLIC PLACE.    30) CO-SPONSOR EVENTS WITH PARTNERS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED GROUPS.    31) HOST A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION AND INVITE ELECTED OFFICIALS.     32) HOST A TECH-IN TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE ISSUE.     33) PARTICIPATE IN OR ORGANIZE A TWEET-IN.     34) CREATE A DIGITAL HUMAN RIGHTS SERIES SPECIFIC TO YOUR ISSUE. 35) CREATE A PODCAST OR FILMED NEWS FEATURE.