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Activism Feature Writer: Jon Pike

Welcome to Activism at Suite101.

Here you can find information on individual activists, groups and organizations working for social and political change around the world.

Some of the global issues we look at include children's rights, animal rights activism, genocide, internet censorship, human rights violations, women's rights, modern slavery, the treatment of refugees, unionism and the work of human rights organizations.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Read about practical ways you can get involved by becoming an activist, joining up with local community groups or campaigning with others on important issues.

Keep in touch by subscribing to our article feed, add a comment to any of our articles, and feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions for future articles.


Feature Writer Articles in Activism

 		Organization Helps Women Victims of War
Women for Women International is an organization dedicated to helping the female victims of war. It also sees women as key to helping nations recover from war.
Chinese are Tweeting Their Dissent
Chinese activists are turning to another venue to distribute activist content. "Micro-blogging" is becoming popular in China and it's become hard to control its content.
Activists Try to Save Lion in Africa
Activists and conservationists say that the lion is disappearing in Africa. One main cause is the poisoning of lions by Masai ranchers.
New Campaign Says "Move Your Money"
The holiday classic "It's A Wonderful Life" is being used in a novel way. A new campaign is using the film to get people to move their money into local banks.
Anti-apartheid Activist Dies
Long time anti-apartheid activist Dennis Brutus died the day after Christmas. His was a leading voice against that country's racist policies.
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 		Valentines Day in India
Valentines Day has become immensely popular among Indian youngsters. However, there are still some sections that condemn this celebration of love.
A Brief History of Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a journalist and newspaper editor who fought for women's rights, and was active in the civil rights movement starting in the late 1800s.
Click Each Day to Give
The Animal Rescue Site and Care2 donate through sponsors to help abandoned animals, world hunger, and preserving the rainforest by the click of your mouse.
Wild and Wacky Money Raising Ideas for RAG Week
Wondering how to raise money in this year's RAG week? As well as the bed race, custard bath and rave, use flippers, inflatable suits and rubber chickens to raise cash.
Organizing a Charity Event
Organizing a charity event is a way to contribute to a worthy cause while promoting understanding in a community about the challenges that are faced by those in need.
A Celebration of International Women's Day
Women all over the world have been celebrating International Women's Day for nearly a century focusing on the active roles women have played in their communities.
Man With a Broom
Municipality chief in Ghaziabad, a city bordering New Delhi, is leading by personal example and has hit upon innovative schemes to scrub his region clean
Stereotypical Naturism
Stereotypes are generalizations about social groups. When generalizations are largely negative about a group, like naturists, discrimination and intolerance often result
Common Myths Surrounding Marijuana, Cannabis Use
Marijuana or cannabis bears a great social stigma which seems to be loosening in recent years. Safer than alcohol or tobacco, myths still run rampant surrounding its use.
The Tea Party Movement: Modern-day Tax Revolt
Citizens assembled nationwide February 27, 2009 in what became known as "Tea Party" protests to oppose the excessive burdens imposed by government taxation.
Social Activists Change the World
Every caring individual asks, "What am I doing to help the world?" In addition to donations and volunteerism, a few go for broke in devotion to their causes.
Bill Sutherland, Pacifist and Pan Africanist
For 50 years, African American activist Bill Sutherland served as an unofficial ambassador, making links between Americans and African liberation struggles.
Chimpanzees in Medical Laboratories
More than a thousand chimpanzees are still being used for invasive medical research in laboratories across America. Find out how to help these endangered animals.
Chimpanzees in Medical Laboratories
More than a thousand chimpanzees are still being used for invasive medical research in laboratories across America. Find out how to help these endangered animals.
School Board Tries to Silence Raging Grannies
The day after President Obama announced plans to deploy more troops to Afghanistan, 12 Raging Grannies protested at the Albuquerque Board of Education.
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