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The web can be an incredible tool for upholding human rights.
Here's a selection of tools and resources to get you started:
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Do you have more ideas? Please share them in our web tool ideas group on Protect The Human.
Blogs
Spread the word about human rights on your blog.
You can read Sara's blogs at From Belarus to Uzbekistan and UK refugee and asylum
How do I start blogging?
- On Amnesty Blogs we offer a free blogging solution to anyone passionate about human rights.
- You can also create your own blog using free services like Wordpress or Blogger.
Interesting links
- Amnesty's blogging tips
- Technorati - blog directory
- Amnesty US blog
- Global Voices Online
- Electronic Frontier Foundation - Defending freedom in the digital world
- Frontline Club News
What is Twitter?
Twitter allows people to communicate and stay connected through the
exchange of quick, frequent messages. People write short updates,
often called "tweets"
of 140 characters or fewer. These messages are posted to your profile,
sent to your 'followers', and are searchable on Twitter search.
Why do people like Twitter?
How do I get started?
Simply visit www.twitter.com and follow the instructions.
Where to find Amnesty on Twitter?
www.twitter.com/amnestyuk
Interesting links
- Watch a video tutorial on the Twitter support page
- Twitter in Plain English - a short animated clip that explains Twitter
- Twittermania - 140+ Twitter tools
Protect the human
ProtectTheHuman is an online community for people who care about human rights. The site offers some great tools like:
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Rate, Comment and Share Check out other people's content and then use the buttons underneath to rate it out of 5 stars, to add your own thoughts or to pass the content on via email. |
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Add a bookmark If you spot an interesting article or piece of news you can add it to ProtectTheHuman yourself so that other like-minded individuals can enjoy it. More on how to install the bookmark tool in your internet browser |
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Share photos and videos |
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Take action You'll find actions all over the place, attached to every bit of content. |
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Create a group You can set up a group and discuss issues related to your human rights interests with your friends. |
Facebook is the world's largest social networking website.
Some ideas on how to use Facebook for human rights:
- Become a fan of Amnesty International UK. You'll receive regular news and action updates.
- Join human rights groups to meet like-minded individuals and to engage in discussion. You may even find people in your area to invite.
- Promote links to some Amnesty's online actions, videos or events in your status update.
Flickr
Flickr is a photo sharing community. You can also easily make slideshows and badges from your photos. Join the Amnesty UK Flickr group and share your photos with us.
Want to get more familiar with Flickr? Go on the Flickr tour
Email signatures and web banners
You can promote Amnesty's campaigns by adding an email signature to your emails or a web banner to your website or blog. Find out more on our banners page
