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Technology

Electronic mail and the Internet have changed the way we carry out human rights work. Technology offers the opportunity to communicate with people around the world, and can be used to energize and expand the impact of human rights work. In this section, you will learn how to set up email and internet systems for your organization, as well as learning more advanced methods for incorporating technology into your human rights activism.

Basic Requirements
In simple language, this section provides essential information on the basic requirements to get you started. This section provides tips on everything from choosing the right computer to using the Internet. Examples and pictures are used throughout this section for more clarity.	Computer Recommendations: Choosing the right computer depends on what kind of work you do and where you do it. Software for Your Computers: The web offers many resources for obtaining free or low-cost software. Protecting Your Computer from Viruses: Viruses are programs that can do serious damage to your computer. Getting Net Access: Learn what equipment and software you need to access the Internet. Using Search Engines: How to do a basic but thorough Web search. Backing Up Your Data: Since many things can go wrong with computers, backing up your data is essential. Languages on the Internet: The Internet provides many ways to search for information in different languages and translate from one language to another. Internet Security: While the Internet is an incredible resource of information, it is not very private.
Building Communities Online
Now that you're "plugged in" to the Internet, you have an enormous world to explore. In this section, you will learn how to navigate this world to fit your organization's purposes. You will learn how to use e-mail and create databases as well as how to conceptualize, create and publicize a Web site. In addition, you will find helpful hints on using the Internet for various purposes, such as research and fundraising.	Internet Awareness Building: Before using the Internet in your organization's work, you must first make sure people in your organization know how the Internet can help. Using E-Mail for Advocacy, Publicity, and Networking: E-mail is a fast and relatively inexpensive way to send messages to others. Planning a Web Site: How a Web site will be constructed and managed should be considered a reflection of the organization. Putting Together a Web Site: How a Web site will be constructed and managed should be considered a reflection of the organization. Promoting Your Web Site: Web search engines, e-mail lists, and other Web sites are useful ways to promote your site. Managing Your Information: Databases are crucial for organizing information about donors and generating reports.
Case Studies
It is important that your organization have a website that is accessible to your target audience. Learn how one organization developed a new, easy-to-use Web site.	Improving the Navigation of FARN's Web Site: An Argentine-based organization redesigned its Web site to make it faster to load and easier to navigate through.

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