Stephanie Hankey, Tactical Tech's Executive Director, has a chapter in a newly released book, "Human Rights And Information Communication Technologies: Trends And Consequences Of Use". This chapter examines the right to and need for private digital communication as part of freedom of expression in the context of carrying out human rights work.

Drawing by Numbers is a new resource for data journalists and activists interested in using data and design for advocacy. As part of this resource we profile data visualisation tools that are designed to give someone with no previous knowledge an introduction to what these tools can offer. The tools we profile are either free or open source and are organised into four categories: charts and graphçs; mapping and mashups; design, layout and presentation; and data management tools.

Tactical Studios has just completed four campaign packs for World Vision's Child Health Nowcampaign – aimed at achieving MDG 4 for reducing child mortality. Each pack has been tailored to four different audiences and is slightly different in emphasis.  They will be used to re-energise the Child Health Now campaign for a 'Global Week of Action' in November.