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The experiences of other activists may give you new ideas or help you to avoid potential pitfalls in the future. Read reflections from your colleagues in Sierra Leone, Peru and India about their respective advocacy campaigns.
The War for Diamonds and the Response of Civil Society: The Sierra Leone Case Study
An activist reflects on the critical role civil society has played in ending Sierra Leone's long and brutal civil war, which was fueled mainly by diamonds.
Choosing Battles: A Campaign Against Torture in Peru
An activist reviews the strategies and lessons learned from her organization's campaign against torture in Peru.
Confronting Child Sexual Abuse: A Case Study from India
A study of the lessons learned from a campaign against incest and child sexual abuse in India.
 
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