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In 2023, an increasing number of companies faced attacks by activists. Read commentary by Nardello & Co. President & Chief Operating Officer Sabina Menschel on the topic of corporate activism and the threat of activist attacks.

A message from Prof Erica Chenoweth (author of the 3.5% rule) to all activists using the non-violent route to achieve their aims. OPEN LETTER TO ACTIVISTS Many activists from outside the U.S. contact me for advice or public expressions of solidarity regarding their struggles. I am unable to respond to each of these notes individually, although I read every correspondence personally. To those who contact me, I would like to convey the following: Following the examples of my mentors, it is my current practice not to offer advice or guidance to people involved in ongoing conflicts outside of my own country – particularly countries in which I have no background or expertise. Despite the many historical examples of civil resistance we can look to around the world, outsiders are typically not in the best position to offer guidance. If I did offer any direct advice or assistance, your governments would likely use this against your movements as evidence of foreign meddling. Because I do not have to bear any of the costs and risks associated with your movement’s choices, it would be unethical (and maybe counterproductive) for me to advise you. However, I write this open letter in my personal capacity as a citizen of the world who is committed to peace, justice, and dignity for all people. If you are dealing with a seemingly impossible situation, the fact that you have responded to these conditions with predominantly nonviolent methods is remarkable. I cannot imagine the courage this takes. If you are facing the current crisis by using peaceful methods to struggle for rights, security, and access, know that your bravery and persistence inspire me and the countless others who are watching. Indeed, if you are struggling nonviolently for a solution to intolerable injustice, you are not alone. There are millions of people around the world who are with you in solidarity, struggling alongside you where they live. Although their situations vary, they are working toward the same goals of justice, accountability, freedom, peace, and dignity. Many of them see victories – some small and some large – in their struggles. Although there are no guarantees, their use of nonviolent methods means they are waging struggle with a technique that has succeeded far more often than violence during the past century. There are many resources for people wishing to connect with other activists from many different contexts. They may be able to share their own experiences with you – a stock of resources much greater than anything I could offer. In the meantime, I will continue my work where I live, with an aim of promoting nonviolent alternatives in my own country – including within U.S. foreign policy. Please accept this humble expression of goodwill, solidarity, and gratitude for your powerful demonstration of nonviolent action in the face of adversity. Your friend in peace and humanity, Erica Chenoweth

If you are looking for resources on how to get involved in activism, you have made a crucial step from bystander to upstander. You’ll find resources here on how to get started making a difference in your community. #MakeADifference

Your activist may appreciate unique gifts to help them in their activism work. Read the full article: The Ultimate Guide To Thoughtful, Practical, and Unique Activism Gifts ▸ Link in comment #FindUniqueGifts #ActivismGifts #WhatsOnYourSign #LifeAtTheIntersection #MakeADifference #5StepPath

In this post, I discuss the importance of finding inspirational activism and provide a tool you can use to narrow your options to the one perfect for you.

Our right to protest is under attack! 300 anti-protest bills have been introduced since 2017, endangering our basic right to protest. A new article by Inside Philanthropy spotlights Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's security grants as a crucial model for protecting civil liberties. Learn how philanthropy can step up to safeguard free speech and assembly before it's too late: https://lnkd.in/dFHWip-z

Ask yourself: “What kind of activism is right for me?” And then, find your perfect activism opportunity. Read more 👉 Link in comment #HappyActivist #LifeAtTheIntersection #MakeADifference #5StepPath

If you’re a supporter of the FSU, we urge you to become a member before Scotland's draconian Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 is activated on 1st April. https://lnkd.in/dHsUUEU No doubt you’ll have already heard about this draconian new law, whereby a person can be hauled in for questioning by the Scottish police if they’re accused of ‘stirring up hatred’ against a person or group of persons with one or more ‘protected’ characteristics, including ‘transgender identity’. Police Scotland have also confirmed that playwrights, actors and performers of all kinds will be within scope of the new law, including stand-up comedians. To provide FSU members with as much peace of mind as we can, we are putting an arrangement in place with a top firm of criminal lawyers in Scotland so we can assign a solicitor to members who are arrested or questioned under caution by Police Scotland because they’re suspected of committing a speech-related ‘hate crime’ (as defined in the new law). We also intend to fight the new law in the courts, arguing that it’s incompatible with the free speech protections in the European Convention on Human Rights. Click the link below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/eAsVv9MS If you can, please donate to our dedicated Scottish GoFundMe Fight Fund to help us fight back against Scotland's Hate Crime Act. https://lnkd.in/evwPMtzz

Are you a #Bridgerton fan? #NicolaCoughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington in the series, 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 $𝟮𝗠 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱. This isn't just celebrity philanthropy — it's a brilliant example of how influential figures can use their platforms to champion human rights. One that I hope to achieve myself. When people in power commit to positive change, it can have a profound impact. Such is the case with Coughlan's initiative. I think it serves as a stark reminder that influence brings responsibility — and a call to action for us all to consider how we can contribute to a more equitable world within our own spheres of influence. We often use entertainment as a means of escape. But equally, it’s imperative to recognize 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. In this way, we look beyond the glittering facade of period dramas and think about how entertainment can affect real life. Do you think more celebrities need to use their influence for positive change? I'd love to hear your views! (Source: @thepcrf on Instagram) #HumanRights #WorldPeace #SocialChange #WomenInPower