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Infographic: 4 powers of clear writing in international development. 1. Communicate effectively: When we are easily understood, it boosts our credibility and readers are more likely to believe in us. 2. Promote human rights: Using clear, plain language helps people access information that they can use to participate in society—a basic human right. 3. Correct power imbalances: Using clear language takes knowledge out of the hands of a privileged, powerful few and makes it accessible to everyone. 4. Foster transparency: We show the people we serve, our donors, partners, and the public that we hold ourselves accountable to them. This helps build public.

The 4 powers of clear writing in international development

UN writing isn't very clear. But clear writing can promote human rights, level power imbalances, and boost transparency and accountability ...
Use Word templates for plain language and accessibility

Use Word templates for plain language and accessibility

Want to get more people in your organization to use plain language and inclusive language and follow accessibility practices? Word ...
Practicing what I preach: Improving my writing

Practicing what I preach: Improving my writing

I offer a lot of writing advice, but all that is also part of my learning. Here are ways I ...
RESOURCES: Digital accessibility

RESOURCES: Digital accessibility

There are a ton of great online resources on accessibility. Here are some that I've found useful. I'm an accessibility ...
BOOK: A Guide to Writing for the United Nations, by W. H. Hindle

BOOK: A Guide to Writing for the United Nations, by W. H. Hindle

W. H. Hindle, a career editor for the UN, wrote a guide on how to write clearly for the organization ...
Russian-American typist working a typewriter lettered in Russian in 1945.

RESOURCES: Plain language for international development

International organizations like the UN aren't known for clear writing. But there are some guides and examples out there. Writing ...
Plain language as a bridge where there is no shared culture

Plain language as a bridge where there is no shared culture

In diverse settings, we can't rely on "common sense" to communicate. That's why we need plain language: to make the ...
Non-designers can design for better readability: 3 simple principles

Non-designers can design for better readability: 3 simple principles

Making your text more readable will help you reach more people. And there are simple principles that even non-designers can ...
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