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RespectMyRightsUsing Digital Communications Technology
for Human Rights Education at Amnesty International
Rebecca Joy NorlanderInternational HRE Team ResearcherSaybrook University, San Francisco, [email protected]
EducationHumanRights
HRE
Technology
? Digital Activism, ICT4D,
Crisis ResponseEd-Tech,
ICT4E
Human Rights Education (HRE)
Amnesty International understands HRE as a deliberate, participatory practice
through fostering knowledge, skills and attitudes
aimed at empowering individuals, groups & communities
consistent with internationally recognized human rights principles.
How does Amnesty International's HRE Network use digital communication tools?
Survey:41 respondents in 30 countries and the International Secretariat
● 27 English● 11 French● 8 Spanish● 3 Unspecified countries● 5 Repeat/Invalid responses
In-depth Interviews:Face-to-face or via Skype
● Ireland● Italy● South Korea● Mali● Paraguay● UK (London Headquarters)
Research ProjectData collection through surveys and in-depth interviews
Criteria for HRE
Initiatives & activities
World Programme for HRE 2005 - ongoing
Do they advance knowledge and
skills?
Do they develop corresponding
values, attitudes and behaviors?
Do they produce identifiable action that defends and promotes human
rights?
Research Participant Locations
Social Networks are used to:● Contact constituents● Disseminate information● Expand reach● Increase visibility
Multimedia Resources● Are engaging● Are more accessible than text● Overcome language and literacy barriers
Digital Tool Use by the Network
Digital ICT: a category of tools that use digital networks to create, store and transmit information.
Multimedia Resources● Are engaging● Are more accessible than text● Overcome language and literacy barriers
Case Study: www.respectmyrights.org
The Idea...
Digital platform for youth 16-25
Combines learning and activism
Gradual journey of engagement
Awareness of the human rights issue leads to offline activism
Creates a youth-led, global conversation on issues related to poverty
The Poverty Trap
The Housing Journey
The Challenge Scrapbook
Features of RespectMyRights
● Six languages● Mobile enabled● User profiles
● Connected to Facebook and Twitter● "Likes" and comments to engage with
other users
Deliberative Theory of Rights
What concept of human rights is expressed through RespectMyRights?
What is meant by Human Rights?
Analysis
One-to-Many CommunicationInformation sharing
Many-to-ManyCommunication
Connection and support
Use of Digital Tools Actually Becomes HRE
Thank you!
Please visitwww.respectmyrights.org
to add your voice!
Feel free to contact me at:[email protected]