People Power Academy

The PPA presents a Global School for Activists that explores activism and nonviolent movements in modern times. The 2024 PPA addresses the inner workings of autocratic repression and methods of non-violent resistance, navigation of cyber risks, and the role of movements during the post-victory transition period.

For more information check out the program and the speakers below!

Program for 2024 PPA

People Power Academy 2024 Speakers

Andre Henry

Andre Henry is a bestselling author, award-winning musician, and activist based in Los Angeles. Inspired by his...

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Zoran Zaev

Zoran Zaev is former North Macedonian Prime Ministerfoster. His leadership secured North Macedonia’s NATO...

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Peter Pomerantsev

Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s Agora Institute, co-directs the Arena Initiative,...

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William Dobson

William J. Dobson is the co-editor of the Journal of Democracy and former Chief International Editor at NPR, author of...

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John Gould

John A. Gould is a Professor of Political Science at Colorado College and holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University. With...

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Yunier Suarez

Yunier Suarez is a Cuban human rights defender and artist, who uses theater to shed light on the mechanisms of...

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