Across time and history, in every country, and in every society, protest movements have been central to the achievement of change. From #MeToo to the Occupy movement, BLM to the Arab Spring, when people unite to demand justice, the power of our voices can change the minds and hearts of millions. Yet, instead of listening to our voices, many governments are attacking people who march, trying to silence these voices, and prevent us from coming together. Weak laws are often misused to quell protests. Alarmingly, authorities and the media have begun to demonise people who march, in an attempt to stigmatise the very act of protest. Worst of all, this repression is growing more violent, with police brutality and arrests of protesters on the rise.
PROTECT THE PROTEST - Amnesty International Throughout history, protest has been a powerful tool for change. But governments around the world are cracking down on protests and it must be protected. Add your voice to our global call to protect the protest and join our campaign today.