ActiveXML
2004
・ Open Standard, Protocol
An open data standard for amplifying activism—ActiviXML streamlines how social movements share and coordinate event information.
ActiviXML is an open data standard designed to facilitate information flow between large-scale activist communities and individuals. Its aim is to amplify the impact of social movements by improving how events and activities are communicated.
ActiviXML Schema— introduces a standardized format for documents detailing social activism events. As an extension of Really Simple Syndication (RSS), this format organizes information into meaningful categories and hierarchies, making it easier for participants to access, understand, and act on essential event details. By introducing a canonical structure, the schema promotes clarity, coordination, engagement, and collective action.
- activixml.xml – A practical example of ActiviXML in use
- activixml.xsd – The schema defining the structure of ActiviXML data
Channel Elements
| Element | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
title | The name of the channel. | Anti-war Actions |
link | The URL to the website corresponding to the channel. | http://www.anti-war.org |
description | Description of the channel. | Compilation of anti-war events. |
language | The language the channel is written in. | en-us |
contact | Email address for person responsible for the channel. | contact@anti-war.org |
Event Elements
| Element | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
title | The title of the event. | March on Washington! |
link | The URL of the event. | http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3091 |
who | Participating individuals and organizations. | INTERNATIONAL ANSWER, United Peace and Justice |
where | Location of the event. | Washington Monument |
when | Date and time of the event. | 2004-05-30T09:30:10 |
duration | Duration of the event. | P2H |
what | Manifesto / call to action. | March in Washington, D.C.—largest anti-war protest since George W. Bush’s May 1 speech on the U.S.S. Lincoln aircraft carrier where he proclaimed “Mission Accomplished.” |
contact | Email address for the responsible person. | contact@anti-war.org |
pubDate | Indicates when the event was published. | 2004-05-30T09:30:10 |
Developed in collaboration with Engin Erdoğan.
