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UPDATE 4. Creating Connections
For the family members (particularly the wives) of the unlawfully detained, one of the hardest parts of detainment is the loss of a confidante. How can we use technology to develop an emotional network of support for them?
15 evaluations so far
Amnesty International III Shift Van -Update 5
A mobile van to provide knowledge and advice, create connections and create (global) awareness on unlawful detentions. Because of its mobility, it will allow people in remote areas to access information and internet access.
18 evaluations so far
Amnesty Observer App
Around the world, from the Arab Spring to Chinese Anti-Corruption Campaigns to African Crisis Mapping to Occupy Wall Street, people are using mobile phones & online social networks/media to become activists & communicate important information.
17 evaluations so far
Something's wrong alert plan - PACT (Prepare, Act, Cooordinate and Communicate, Talk about it)
This concept allows those who suspect they're going to be targeted to pre-prepare a plan and then set their phones or a non-tech device, so if the worst happens they can just click once to alert friends and family
32 evaluations so far
The Detainee Support Net - Financial, Legal, Moral
A service that provides detainee support through micro-loans/gifts, a pro bono legal network, social network exposure, and moral support. This could be accomplished through detainee profile widgets incorporated into existing sites.
17 evaluations so far
A-Z Guide for Families and Friends of Detainees
A-Z Guide for Families and Friends of Detainees is an online participatory interactive book that can be used as a comprehensive guide on what to do when someone is detained.
23 evaluations so far
Update: Decentralize the Network, Own and Protect Your Data
In order to fight against unlawful detention, it's important to make sure that the key data/resource (files, pictures, videos, contact lists, etc.) is owned and shared by the end-users. We need to decentralize the current network hierarchy.
12 evaluations so far
No ping = Alert ON ! (Update Nov 10)
The inspiration was: interruption-based security architecture. The concept: Someone is detained. He was suppose to ping the system saying "I'm OK", but he can't. Because of this, a series of smart alarms are created.
28 evaluations so far
Universal Emergency Number - UPDATED
A universal emergency number for reporting unlawful detention. Can be used to gain immediate help as well as long term support for the detainees and their families.
15 evaluations so far
Take Action on Google
'Take Action on Google' utilizes the Google Map open source API technology (http://code.google.com/apis/maps/index.html) to create an interactive platform, bringing victims, supporters and the general public together into an online visual environment
20 evaluations so far
Sponsor a Spouse: Adding a face to Illegal Detainment - Updated 11/16
Create a campaign similar to "Sponsor a Child" where people can learn about spouses' individual stories and donate directly to them. By radically shifting the webpage from statistics to emotional stories, viewers will care and contribute.
18 evaluations so far
Collaborate with the UN Global Pulse Project - "Digital Smoke Signals"
http://www.unglobalpulse.org/ The UN Global Pulse - "Harnessing innovation to protect the vulnerable"
13 evaluations so far
"Behind the Bars" - A Data Visualization Call-to-Action Campaign
Data Visualizations or Infographics have the immense power of communicating seemingly complex data into informative and memorable visuals that resonate with the individual and are easily sharable with a click.
13 evaluations so far
Local Advice Wiki - AmnestyGuide
Each country is different and families and friends of detainees need to have advice that is relevant to them in their countries. In some countries it may endanger a detainee if a large public awareness campaign is launched; on the other hand in other places it can make a difference. Let's create a site with a wiki system with advice that pertains to each locale so that friends and family can know how best to act to protect their loved ones.
15 evaluations so far
"Help I'm Being Detained and I Can't Get Free"
A simple watch can be turned into a cry for help if one is about to be detained unlawfully. With just the press of a button on said watch a message will be sent to family and friends the person deemed important enough. Wells College Innovation Lab
27 evaluations so far
We Miss You.....over (UPDATED 11.16.11)
This concept is based on a radio broadcast I heard, which detailed the utilization of radio in Colombia to allow family members to send messages over the air to reach their loved ones who have been kidnapped.
14 evaluations so far