Nonviolent Civic Mobilization

Organizes seminars, workshops, and lawful non-violent campaigns to promote human rights in Iran; advocates for a political redefinition of rights as freedom from domination and promotes a shift from personality-based to rule-based politics through public education and movement messaging.

Produces critical legal and theoretical analysis on secularism, separation of powers, and the incorporation of international human rights standards into constitutional design; publishes comparative evaluations of contemporary constitutional drafts and develops philosophical frameworks linking freedom as non-domination with ethical responsibility.

Produces and publishes manifestos that translate the "Woman, Life, Liberty" movement into structured frameworks based on rights, equality, freedom from domination, and public claim-making, aiming to transform slogans into civic demands, institutions, and constitutional guarantees. Ten manifestos have been published to date, including proposals for a "Republic without Domination" and practical pathways for non-dominant institutional dialogue at local to national levels.

Hosts open manifestos online and invites public critique, rewriting, and co-creation through contact forms, social media, and digital sharing; supports participatory development of political language around rights, equality, and freedom from domination.

Creates and publishes podcast episodes, video and audio discussions, articles, and texts as part of the "Gen, Death, Freedom" project and other initiatives, focusing on participatory democracy, constitutional design in multi-ethnic Iran, and frameworks for limiting power and ensuring accountability.

Organizes and produces the "Rasam-e Now" civic dialogue series (also referred to as "Rasm No") that examines politics through the principles of rights, equality, and accountable institutions, alongside local discussion circles and small events to share ideas and gather community input.

Documents and promotes grassroots activism and pro-democracy movements through photographic exhibitions and public campaigns, including coverage of the Hong Kong protests, Wukan protests, and young feminist activism in China.

Organizes and delivers multi-day training sessions and webinars on nonviolent resistance, incorporating strategic and tactical lessons from historical transitions from authoritarianism to democracy.

Produces and publishes handbooks, guides, and strategic frameworks on nonviolent resistance, including the publication and translation of key texts such as "Effective Nonviolent Struggle" and sections of "From Dictatorship to Democracy."

Creates and distributes documentary films that analyze nonviolent resistance, civil resistance, and democratic transitions in countries including Ukraine, Egypt, Myanmar, Romania, and Kenya, as well as thematic explorations of authoritarianism and revolution.

Offers long-term protective measures and counseling services to victims of torture and persecution to support their recovery and safety.

Offers practical guidance and instructional materials on digital security, including password protection, Gmail security, smartphone safety, secure file synchronization (BT Sync), and protection against malicious software, to help activists establish safe communication environments.

Translates and freely distributes practitioner manuals and training resources, including the "New Tactics in Human Rights" manual and a five-day video curriculum, to support the use of nonviolent activism by activist groups.

Raises awareness about the political crisis in Tunisia, supports campaigns for the release of political prisoners, and advocates against international cooperation with repressive regimes in the context of migration control policies.

Convenes delegates and leadership councils from global freedom movements to define collective strategy, set actionable goals, and elect organizational leadership.

Coordinates a network of democracy leaders and activists from 55 countries to defend human rights, facilitate cross-border collaboration, and support democratic transitions in autocratic countries.

Produces and publishes on-the-ground reporting, country updates, and conflict analysis on South Sudan, Syria, and Burma authored by members and leadership council participants.

Shares a curated selection of reports and publications from allied organizations to inform and support the broader pro-democracy network.