Protests have been around since civilisations existed, some completely changed the course of history. The rise of worldwide protest has demanded justice, equality and basic rights across the globe in recent years– from Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement, the Arab Spring protest, Stop The War Coalition, Climate Strikes to Black Lives Matter and End SARS. It has become more evident that there is a deep need for change from the old structures of governance and social classes for a fairer and equal world. Unfortunately, real change does not come easy, it has to be demanded on a large-scale collective action.

Though protesting has often been met with military enforcement leading to violence, we absolutely advocate only peaceful protest. With this in mind it’s important to know your rights when faced with authorities and hold them accountable should they themselves break the law. So we have put together some information to help you protest safely and effectively. We are thrilled to collaborate with Palika Makam for this release who shared her knowledge and expertise on doing exactly that! Below you will find some useful information, followed by more resources. Short tips and reminders are printed on our gear as a guide on what to do when out in the field.