Civic engagement

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Mobile phones are giving voice to many who previously had few, if any options, to be heard on critical issues impacting their lives. Citizens are signing petitions, registering to vote, and reaching out to policy makers via SMS. Civil society organizations use mobile technology to educate the public about important issues and mobilize people to take action. As a result, human rights violations can be closely followed and acted upon. Environmental destruction can be monitored and publicized. Women’s advocacy groups can communicate and collaborate.

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C Citizens Use SMS to Monitor Nigeria's Presidential Election Communities use mobile phones to webcast their daily experience

M MobileVoices: Secure Anonymous Mobile Communication Platform P Pakistani bloggers use SMS during 2007 State of Emergency R Reporting Child Rights Violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo

T Texting It In: Monitoring Elections With Mobile Phones U US Youth Use Text Messages in Get-out-the-Vote Campaign