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The New Tactics WorkbookNew Tactics in Human Rights: A Resource for PractitionersIn the past two decades the world has seen the beginning of a new era for human rights, one in which the weight of international law and international public opinion has come increasingly to bear. In the arena of international law, new mechanisms have transformed the way we think about and achieve justice. And at the same time, the creative thinking and innovative spirit of individuals and organizations have changed the way we think about what is possible in human rights — and therefore what we can achieve. All around the world and at all levels, in small villages and in national governments as well as at the highest levels of international justice, people are creating and using innovative tactics to make their work more effective. The New Tactics in Human Rights Project captures these tactical innovations and shares them with others striving to advance human rights. I invite you to join me in celebrating this work and in making use of the valuable resource you now hold in your hands. 

Visual literacy is a characteristic all human beings inherently possess. Yet because of our cultural and social differences, we interpret visual symbols and representations, such as drawings, pictures, and artefacts, in different ways. How and why people use visual images to represent complex ideas and processes is the focus of How People use Pictures. It is the first comprehensive review of the literature on visual literacy in over a decade, and offers new insights into this complicated issue. Written for practitioners interested in communicating with local people using pictures and visual symbols and for researchers interested in gaining a deeper appreciation of the 'language of the visual' , this book provides detailed annotations of over 100 key references, as well as an extensive list of useful institutions and resources. This book was reprinted in 1997 and contains a new forward written by Bob Linney, outlining recent developments in visual literacy

This briefing and discussion paper presents the case for why global issues are integral to the design and delivery of youth work in the UK. It has been published jointly by the DEA, NYA, Youth Link Scotland, Cyngor Ieuenctid Cymru (Wales Youth Agency), and the Youth Council for Northern Ireland with support from DFID, CYEC, DfES Connexions Unit and NCVYS. It emphasises the links between global issues and current social agendas and outlines the action maintained youth services, voluntary youth work organisations and youth work training providers can take to develop and embed global dimensions in their work. It also includes brief examples of global youth work practice, and sources of information, training, resources and support. It will be of interest to all those working in informal education with young people, but is primarily aimed at decision makers within national voluntary youth organisations, senior youth and community education officers within local authorities, curriculum development officers within youth work organisations and youth and community work training agencies and providers.

This briefing document is essential reading for all key stakeholders in adult education and community learning. Produced by the Development Education Association (DEA), Workers' Educational Association (WEA) and the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE), The Global Learning Challenge outlines the global dimension of adult learning and offers strategies for implementing good practice.

A report which aims to provide a practical resource for community organisations, communication professionals and social-change activists working in development projects that they can use to assess the progress and the effects of their programs.

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MScEcon in Social Development Planning and Management of the University of Wales, this paper revolves around the question 'Do the arts have anything to offer social development practice?' Looking at the aims of participatory social development and community arts (in the UK and Australia), the aims and expectations of funding organisations and in chapter four of her research Rachel focuses on the world of two major practitioners in this field Deidre Williams and Creative Exchange partner Francois Matarasso.

Building on from the original manual in launched in February 2000 this new version has been updated. It is designed for health and disability workers planning to set up and develop a resource centre within resource-poor communities around the world.

Launched to commemorate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, this report attempts to document, in indigenous people's own words, their views and concerns about their health and wellbeing and that of their communities. The study includeds the views of indigenous people living in Namibia, Guatemala, Burma, Laos and Cambodia.

This book has philosophy and examples of projects that encourage cultrual development and illustrate the right of all to be creative The book has chapters on Culture, the Environment, Participation, Social Inclusion, Employment of Time Strategies, Income Generation and Keys to Success and includes examples from the arts in prisons, hospitals, the environment and in communities where people have had limited access to the arts.

This is an international resource pack for practitioners, which pulls together practical ideas and experiences from people using the Reflect approach around the world. The resource is split into 5 sections: the written word, the spoken word, numbers, images and the last section provides some examples of Reflect in action.