The Land Matrix is the largest interactive online dataset on land deals worldwide. Watch this short animation from our very own Tactical Studios to find out more!

Taking the first steps in visualising data can be overwhelming. To help you out we are creating step-by-step examples of how to use some of the tools reviewed on DrawingByNumbers.org.

Evidence can be our most powerful asset and when used well it can transform the way we perceive issues. Join us in 2013 at the Info-Activism camp to share and learn about the art of using data and design for evidence-based activism. 

Find out more http://tacticaltech.org/camp2013 and spread the word around your friends and colleagues!

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Stephanie Hankey, Tactical Tech's Executive Director, is speaking on a panel on 'Civil Society Strategies for Internet Freedom : Answers from HR defenders, activists and bloggers' at a conference in Berlin on 13th September. Tactical Tech staff will also be running tech demonstrations.

Tactical Tech's co-founder Marek Tuszynski is speaking on 1st September as part of the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria on a panel on 'Data journalism and information activism – communicating data to the public'.

On 13th September, Tactical Tech will host the Berlin launch of the book "Beautiful Trouble: A Toolbox for Revolution" – a toolkit and history of creative protest.  Co-editor/author Andrew Boyd along with local contributor Dmytri Kleiner will talk about the book followed by an open discussion of the state and future of creative activism in Berlin.

(Image by Beautiful Trouble)

What Are Digital Shadows and Why Do They Matter?
"Your data for our free services" has become the maxim of most digital services and tools we use today. How risky is this for activists doing work others in power might not want them to do? How do we resist and challenge this fast-growing 'data norm'? Some ideas and insights.

A repository of information-activism campaign examples for inspiration and training curriculum building, now translated into Arabic with inspiring new material from the Arab world.