Electronic mail and the Internet have changed the way we carry out human rights work. Technology offers the opportunity to communicate with people around the world, and can be used to energize and expand the impact of human rights work. In this section, you will learn how to set up email and internet systems for your organization, as well as learning more advanced methods for incorporating technology into your human rights activism.
Case StudiesIt is important that your organization have a website that is accessible to your target audience. Learn how one organization developed a new, easy-to-use Web site.
Basic RequirementsIn simple language, this section provides essential information on the basic requirements to get you started. This section provides tips on everything from choosing the right computer to using the Internet. Examples and pictures are used throughout this section for more clarity.
Online CommunitiesNow that you're "plugged in" to the Internet, you have an enormous world to explore. In this section, you will learn how to navigate this world to fit your organization's purposes. You will learn how to use e-mail and create databases as well as how to conceptualize, create and publicize a Web site. In addition, you will find helpful hints on using the Internet for various purposes, such as research and fundraising.
