A single voice can change the world. Voices that have cried out over injustice have righted wrongs and brought to light the evil that humanity is capable of doing and changed this planet for the better. However, it is not enough at times for just one voice to cry out and demand justice for those that cannot do it for themselves. Sometimes it does take a village to stand up, or at least Organizations and Institutions. Declarations by organizations and institutions can bring awareness from things such as global climate change and animal cruelty to the persecution of minorities and the exploitation of women. By bringing these issues to the attention of others, a plan of action to end or change it can be set upon. The world can grow freer and safer.
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Tag Archives: Formal Statements
Declarations of Indictment and Intention
Declarations of Indictment and Intention are formal public statements listing the specific grievances against an existing authority, and what specific actions the authors will take in response to those grievances. Continue reading
Signed Public Statements
Non-violent action has been a method that people have employed throughout human history to courageously refuse cooperation with injustice. Continue reading
Group or Mass Petitions
The first thing that has to be known is whether the thing that you are petitioning for is possible and whether enough people are likely to be sympathetic to the cause. Continue reading
Public Speeches
Another method of nonviolent action are public speeches. Used to address a wider audience and should be well prepared. Continue reading
Letters of Opposition or Support
Letters of opposition or support are often a institutionalized form of public participation in democratic countries. Examples include letters in support or opposition of public petitions and letters of support for the release of inmates. Continue reading