Actions

4. We openly challenge ourselves and this toxic system: leaving our comfort zones to take action for change.

Some of us will undertake open (“above ground”) actions that risk arrest and charges (though we do not need everyone to take these risks).

9. We are a nonviolent network: using nonviolent strategy and tactics as the most effective way to bring about change.

Join an Action!

For details of XR actions (also local group meetings and more) look first on our Events map

You can also search by date using our Movement Calendar

For up to date news on selected actions check out our Rebellion Broadcast on Telegram or Mattermost

Affinity groups (AGs)

These are civil disobedience support groups - a powerful way of taking action together. They contain a minimum of 4 and ideally between 8 and12 people. AGs can join with an XR mass action or arrange one of their own. They are completely autonomous.

Guidance and Support

• Rebel Code - all rebels are asked to follow this guide to behaviour at Actions.
• Informed Dissent - activist legal rights website (England & Wales)
• XR's Legal Strategy (as it applies to Actions)

Key training:

• Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA): Essential for anyone who wants to take part in direct action, whether or not you are prepared to be arrested. Covers parts of an action, support roles, de-escalation, being arrested.
  • NVDA (T&T)
  • NVDA (RA)
• Know your rights (T&T): Aims to encourage safe protest. Covers your legal rights, interacting with the police, prejudice in the criminal justice system, how to limit risk to yourselves and others.

Further training:

• Range of topics (RA) e.g.
  • Action Design; Action Planning (see also Guide to Planning Effective NVDA)
  • Arrest Support (see also Arrestee Support Training Calendar)
  • Planning for Arrest
  • De-escalation: interacting with the public, how to deal with angry people
• Embedding Nonviolence (T&T)