Cultures of Resistance

After launching air attacks in late 2008 and early 2009 that left 1,300 Palestinians dead, the Israeli government implemented a blockade of Gaza that was effectively a form of collective punishment. Particularly after the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and the Arab Spring, the situation continues to evolve. Here, you can learn more and watch our short films.

The Niger Delta is one of the most oil-rich regions in the world, yet local residents have benefited very little from the area's natural resources, and social movements working towards correcting this have been violently repressed. Read on to learn about how to hold these offenders accountable.

Credible estimations put the number of children forced to serve in armed conflict today in the hundreds of thousands. Child Soldiers International is working in Africa's Great Lake region to prevent the recruitment and use of children as soldiers, to secure their demobilization, and to ensure their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Read on to learn more about their work.

South Korea's social movement tradition has revived in recent years. From anti-militarization protests to pro-employment demonstrations of solidarity, Koreans are taking matters into their own hands, confronting a government that isn't responding to citizen's greatest concerns. Find out about the variety of strategies and tactics these activists have employed to make their voices heard.

We support the pro-democracy movement in Iran. However, threats and sanctions can only hamper these truly autonomous and grassroots campaigns. Read on for more background information about relations with Iran and how you can help prevent any armed conflict.

The ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has plagued the country for a decade and a half, is a situation about which we are particularly concerned. Read more to find out how our ally Friends of the Congo is working towards a peaceful Congo.