88721 868 Language & Reference Politics & Citizenship Political Tasks true Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:06:34 -0800 /system/videos/3/21/87/08/88721.flv blogging, launching, starting, internet, technology, protesting, communication, communicating How To Launch a Human-Rights Blog http://www.howcast.com/videos/88721-How-To-Launch-a-HumanRights-Blog http://www.howcast.com/videos/88721-How-To-Launch-a-HumanRights-Blog/edit approved 170 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=88721"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=88721" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 12 mrmanoog http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/human_rights_blog_hd_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 950 false false false 50661 1 26 Warning Publicly exposing human-rights abuses may put you at risk in certain countries. Take steps to ensure anonymity and proceed with caution.

]]> 50662 2 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/35.jpg Set it up Set up the blog. Check out the web sites of journalist-rights groups for information on programs to use, techniques to avoid censors, and security measures to take.

]]> 50663 3 45 Tip Use anonymizing software to help hide your IP address.

]]> 50664 4 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/51.jpg Pick the issues Decide which specific issues and events you want to highlight. Practice drafting entries before you go live.

]]> 50665 5 60 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/60.jpg Make it current A successful blog is not a history lesson; your writing should reference current events. And stick to the facts—human-rights abuses don’t need embellishment.

]]> 50666 6 70 Tip While staying current, always explain background and context. Assume your readers know nothing about the situations you’re describing.

]]> 50667 7 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/79.jpg Find your voice Develop a distinct voice. Whether you’re scholarly, sarcastic, or bombastic, be consistent, and be original.

]]> 50668 8 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/88.jpg Remain anonymous Increase your chances of remaining anonymous—and escaping detection by authorities—by not revealing personal information on the blog.

]]> 50669 9 97 Tip Entries about your own experiences, or those of friends and family, may attract more readers. Just be sure to change names and identifying details.

]]> 50670 10 107 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/107.jpg Seek help Identify regional specialists at human-rights organizations and nonprofit groups that support press freedom. They can offer guidance and may even be able to provide funding and legal advice.

]]> 50671 11 120 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/120.jpg Optimize Optimize your results in search engines by using keywords—terms and phrases related to your topic that people tend to search for—in the titles and top paragraphs of your posts.

]]> 50672 12 131 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/131.jpg Link to external sites Link to other relevant blogs, dissident and human-rights groups, and news organizations. Get as many of them as possible to reciprocate.

]]> 50673 13 141 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/141.jpg Make it interactive Encourage reader comments and suggestions. Lively debate can increase traffic.

]]> 50674 14 148 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/88721/148.jpg Use photos and video If possible, incorporate photographs and video. A picture tells a thousand words, and video is harder for censors to catch than text.

]]> 50675 15 157 Fact The United Nations adopted the historic “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” in 1948. It’s since been translated into more than 300 languages.

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