Subject Guides: Scholars at Risk: Advocacy-Related Information

Connecting with International Nongovernmental Organizations and Think Tanks

"International nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have emerged as major players on the international scene in the post-Cold War global era. By 2010, estimates put the number of NGOs that work internationally at more than 50,000. They come in all shapes and sizes, but two major categories (which overlap) are advocacy and operational. Advocacy-focused groups address many social justice issues—for example, global integrity, rights of indigenous peoples, and gender rights. The more operationally focused groups work on a vast array of activities, ranging from HIV/AIDS programs to education, global health, and protecting the environment. "

Marshall, K., & Marshall. (2011). International Ngos. In W. Roof, & M. Juergensmeyer, Encyclopedia of global religions. Sage Publications. Credo Reference: https://muhlenberg.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/sagegr/international_ngos/0?institutionId=4200

The World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO)
A Worldwide NGO Directory. "WANGO helps to provide the mechanism and support needed for NGOs to connect, partner, share, inspire, and multiply their contributions to solve humanity’s basic problems."
Think Tank Search
Provided by Harvard Kennedy School. "Think Tank Search searches the websites of institutions that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity. These sites are affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations. Inclusion is based upon the relevancy of subject area to HKS coursework and scholarship, the availability of the think tank’s research in full-text on the website, and the think tank’s reputation and influence upon policy making. The list represents a mixture of partisan and non-partisan think tanks."

Exploring Advocacy Strategies

Campaigning for Justice by Jo Becker
ISBN: 0804784388
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
"Advocates within the human rights movement have had remarkable success establishing new international laws, securing concrete changes in human rights policies and practices, and transforming the terms of public debate. The strategies these advocates have employed are not broadly shared or known. Campaigning for Justice addresses this gap to explain the how of the human rights movement. This book explores the strategies behind some of the most innovative human rights campaigns of recent years."
Video for Change by Sam Gregory
ISBN: 9781435660953
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
"This is the first ever comprehensive practical guide to human rights and video campaigning--Pictures from Abu Ghraib showed the power of the amateur image to grab the world's attention. The Asian tsunami, caught on camcorder, brought home the reality."
The Activist's Handbook by Randy Shaw
ISBN: 9780520956995
Publication Date: 2013-08-26
"The Activist's Handbook: Winning Social Change in the 21st Century details the impact of specific strategies on campaigns across the country, from Occupy Wall Street to battles over sweatshops, the environment, AIDS policies, education reform, homelessness, and more: How should activists use new media tools to expose issues and mobilize grassroots support? When should activists form coalitions, and with whom? How are students--be they DREAMers seeking immigration reform or college activists battling ever-increasing tuition costs--winning major campaigns? Whether it's by inspiring "fear and loathing" in politicians, building diverse coalitions, using ballot initiatives, or harnessing the media, the courts, and the electoral process towards social change, Shaw--a longtime activist for urban issues--shows that with a plan, positive change can be achieved."
A Better World Starts Here by Stacy Russo (Compiled by, Interviewer)
Call Number: 303.372 R969b
ISBN: 0998994669
Publication Date: 2019-05-01
"...Essential reading for anyone wishing to find empowerment and guidance, the stories of activists such as Michelle Carrera (Chilis on Wheels), activist poet Judy Grahn, Sarah Rafael García (Barrio Writers), vegan and ecofeminist writer Carol J. Adams, feminist anthropologist Ruth Behar, Sonya Renee Taylor (The Body is Not an Apology), Kamekə Brown (Farm Sanctuary), Steve Bell (Prison Library Project), Bamby Salcedo (TransLatin@Coalition) and many others will inspire, support, and ultimately, provide promise for a better world for all readers, whether new or seasoned to activism."

Public Opinion Data

American National Election Studies
"Produces high quality data on voting, public opinion, and political participation."
Gallup
Presents daily briefings on a single current topic, as well as recent Gallup Poll findings.
Polling Report
Biweekly overview of recent poll trends.
Public Opinion Quarterly -- "The Polls"
Regular feature of preeminent scholarly journal on public opinion and polling, discusses recent surveys. Browse through each issue to access "The Polls" or search across the journal by topic to check for features on your topic.