Pathway to Rebellion

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Intro

This actions strategy was produced by the UK Actions Circle to support the wider XRUK Movement Strategy. They really want to support Rebels in Local Groups and to bring more people into Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA).

This is XR’s main purpose, as we believe that large scale, sustained NVDA is the most effective way to create pressure for the changes we need. And we know that actions breed actions; people seeing XR taking action brings more people into our movement.

Video released at the start of 2024 to kick start this new phase

Mini Rebellions

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• Support for Local Groups to bring more people into Nonviolent Direct Actionaction (NVDA) - large scale, sustained NVDA is the most effective way to push for the changes we need
• Widely publicised targeted focusssed 'mini-rebellions' - starting withlike Insure our FuturesFuture) where we come together and feel good! They will be accessible, inclusive, creative and powerful. Probably around every 3 months and not always in London!

• If you’re already doing great stuff - keep going!

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  If you are looking for new inspiration - there will also be ‘umbrella messaging’ themes announced soon, which should allow your action to fit in with everything else which is going on so it can be showcased and amplified.

  Recent anti-protest legislation

  This is no doubt putting some people off - the answer? Creative, fun, humorous and inclusive actions - which is exactly what XR is great at! ‘Laughtervism’ can be very effective, even in the most oppressive contexts. Check out this Tedx talk for groupsinspiration.

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