Civil Disobedience- Nonviolent Resistance
In these days of uncertainty, unrest, distrust and oligarchic assault on institutions and nations, perhaps the following materials will help people empower themselves and right their ships of state. The materials here provide information on both civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance.
civil disobedience (noun)
- Refusal to obey a law as a result of moral objections, especially through passive resistance.
- A form of social protest, involving the active but non-violent refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of an established authority, because they are considered to be morally wrong or detrimental.
- A group’s refusal to obey a law because they believe the law is immoral (as in protest against discrimination).
nonviolent resistance
civil disobedience on the grounds that the necessary conditions for an act instancing civil disobedience are:
- that the act violates the law,
- that the act is performed intentionally, and
- that the actor anticipates and willingly accepts punitive measures made on the part of the state against him in retaliation for the act.
The Activist Handbook
Protect and preserve your civil liberties
What follows are free open source manuals and documents:
Training Manual for Nonviolent Defense Against the Coup d’État
The purpose of this manual is to help trainers run well-designed workshops to prepare citizens in effective nonviolent methods of defending their governments and their institutions against coup d’états…
“Nonviolent Resistance” – Activist Handbook
“This article provides a comprehensive overview of nonviolent resistance, detailing various methods such as symbolic protests, civil disobedience, and non-cooperation. It serves as a practical guide for organizing peaceful actions…”
“Nonviolent Action” – United States Institute of Peace
“Individuals and organizations facing restrictive, oppressive and/or authoritarian forms of governance may be able to employ hundreds of nonviolent methods to amplify their voices, challenge power dynamics and press for reform. Tactics include protests, boycotts, sit-ins, civil disobedience and alternative institutions…”
“What Kind of Nonviolence Training Do You Need?” – Pace e Bene
“Campaign Nonviolence is often contacted by people who are looking for nonviolence trainings. Frequently, they are not sure what type of training they need, or what the catch-phrases are to describe what they’re looking for. This guide is offered as a resource in identifying which type of nonviolence training supports the needs of each situation…”
“Civil Disobedience Toolkit” – Amnesty International (pdf)
“Amnesty International’s toolkit provides guidance on conducting civil disobedience through direct and non-violent means. It emphasizes the recognition of such acts under international human rights standards and offers practical advice for organizers…”
“Nonviolence Training: Nonviolent Action Preparation” – War Resisters League (pdf)
“This training agenda is designed for individuals considering engaging in nonviolent civil disobedience. It covers topics such as maintaining a commitment to nonviolence, understanding legal rights, and preparing for potential consequences…”
“Strategic Nonviolent Struggle: A Training Manual” (pdf)
“Strategic Nonviolent Struggle: A Training Manual discusses strategies for embarking on the path of peace by applying nonviolent approaches to resolving issues and conflict. It presents an overview of nonviolent action, including accessible explanations of theories, methods, dynamics, and mechanisms…”
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