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RespectMyRightsUsing Digital Communications Technology

for Human Rights Education at Amnesty International

Rebecca Joy NorlanderInternational HRE Team ResearcherSaybrook University, San Francisco, CaliforniaRebecca.Norlander@amnesty.org

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:rebecca.norlander@amnesty.org

rebecca.joy.norlander@gmail.com