An key part of reframing the debate is to move beyond the common legal framing of balancing humanitarian and military considerations and to focus on the human suffering as unacceptable. This in turn sets the bench-mark for whether any proposed reform is sufficient or not. 7. Leadership from those directly affected Survivors and those directly affected should be leading voices in the campaign. They need to be supported effectively to ensure their inclusion and empowerment. 8. A powerful coalition a powerful coalition by being coordinated, diverse, inclusive, cooperative and understanding the different perspectives the coalition’s members bring. ‘affiliative’ – 9. Foster strategic partnerships To change international law, a coalition will need to work in partnership with governments and international organisations. Where the coalition is made up of NGOs other key partners are likely to include parliamentarians, faith leaders, academics, journalists, amongst others. Individuals, personalities and relationships are sometimes more important than the policies and institutional mandates. 10. Do a lot with a little It is vital to use resources strategically in ways that will actually contribute to change. One good contact with a strong relationship in a key country can be more important than a big public campaign in that country the value comes from all of these contacts – working together. It is often strong strategy more than anything else than enables the resources available to result in change.
An key part of reframing the debate is to move beyond the common legal framing of balancing humanitarian and military considerations and to focus on the human suffering as unacceptable. This in turn sets the bench-mark for whether any proposed reform is sufficient or not. 7. Leadership from those directly affected Survivors and those directly affected should be leading voices in the campaign. They need to be supported effectively to ensure their inclusion and empowerment. 8. A powerful coalition a powerful coalition by being coordinated, diverse, inclusive, cooperative and ‘affiliative’ – understanding the different perspectives the coalition’s members bring. 9. Foster strategic partnerships To change international law, a coalition will need to work in partnership with governments and international organisations. Where the coalition is made up of NGOs other key partners are likely to include parliamentarians, faith leaders, academics, journalists, amongst others. Individuals, personalities and relationships are sometimes more important than the policies and institutional mandates. 10. Do a lot with a little It is vital to use resources strategically in ways that will actually contribute to change. One good contact with a strong relationship in a key country can be more important than a big public campaign in that country – the value comes from all of these contacts working together. It is often strong strategy more than anything else than enables the resources available to result in change.