#safety-tips

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✊ Protest Smart, Protest Safe

(Because a movement is only as strong as its people.)

Protesting is a powerful tool—but preparation is everything. Know how to protect yourself and your fellow misfits.

🛠️ Before You Go:

🔸 Know your rights – The law isn’t always on our side, but knowing it gives you an edge. 🔸 Dress for safety – Cover tattoos, wear neutral clothing, and avoid anything that can be grabbed. 🔸 Bring essentials – Water, snacks, a first-aid kit, ID (or not, if that’s safer), and emergency contacts written down. 🔸 Use encrypted communication – Signal over SMS. Turn off face/fingerprint unlock on your phone.

🚨 In the Moment:

⚡ Stay aware – Know exit routes, look out for agitators, and stick with a buddy. ⚡ If confronted by police – Stay calm, record everything, and ask, “Am I being detained?” ⚡ If tear gas is deployed – Don’t rub your eyes. Use a bandana soaked in water or vinegar to protect your breathing. ⚡ Never protest alone – The system isolates to control. Move together, watch each other’s backs.

📚 More tips from the HRC: Read here

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🛑 Protest Is a Right, Not a Privilege

"Disruptive." "Unwanted." "A nuisance." That’s how the system sees both activists and the so-called vermin—those who refuse to fall in line. But just like them, protest is necessary for survival.

⚠️ Governments Are Cracking Down on Protest According to Amnesty International, protests are increasingly met with:

Unjust arrests & surveillance

Excessive police force & militarization

Laws restricting where, when, and how people can protest

But here’s the truth: 🔗 Protest is a human right under international law. 🔗 The system depends on us staying silent—but we won’t.

⚡ The Power of Misfits Protests have been the backbone of every major movement, from civil rights to environmental justice. The same way vermin adapt and persist despite every attempt to shut them out, activists continue to push forward—because we have to.

💡 Know your protest rights. Check out Amnesty's resources & our Safe Activism Tips.

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Living alone doesn't have to be a scary proposition. Take the steps to be prepared and stay safe, and the experience of independence can be enjoyable.

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