The course taught by Laura Schwartz-Henderson equips participants with advocacy skills, research techniques, and strategic planning to combat shutdowns.

Developing an Action Plan for Internet Shutdowns

Advocacy & Research Advisor

Laura Schwartz-Henderson

Introduction to the course

Introduction

Know what a shutdown is and how different shutdowns technically occur

Why governments shut down the internet and what  triggers a shutdown?

The impact of shutdowns

Know what you need to fight back against shutdowns

Mapping Internet Shutdown Scenarios: No Two Shutdowns Are Alike

Why we need to conduct a risk assessment

Needs Assessment Methodology

How to assess the risks of a shutdown?

How to assess your community needs

Senegal: Preventative and Proactive measures to fight back on shutdowns

Conducting Community Risk & Needs Assessments for Shutdowns

The WHO: Assessing stakeholders

THE WHEN: Building a calendar

THE WHAT: Strategizing & prioritizing our activities & tactics

Bangladesh: Using Research to Developed Nuanced Advocacy in a Challenging Context

Establishing an action plan for internet shutdowns

Conclusion

Course survey

Conclusion & a note on Funding Internet Shutdown Advocacy

Internews

<p>Internews Network, now Internews, is a 501 organization incorporated in California, formed in 1982. It was founded by David M. Hoffman, Kim Spencer, and Evelyn Messinger. The president and CEO is Jeanne Bourgault.</p>

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Developing an Action Plan for Internet Shutdowns

Developing an Action Plan for Internet Shutdowns

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