Stay Anonymous.
We applaud your passion and bravery, but we want you to be safe. Doxing is on the rise, where counter-protestors are identifying and publicly shaming pro-Palestine protestors online and against your will. Wearing a mask and staying anonymous will protect you.
Know your rights.
You have the right to freedom of speech, but law enforcement may not respect those rights. Scroll down for details on your rights.
Find a buddy.
Sometimes protests don’t go as planned. Go to protests with a buddy, or find a buddy at the protest to be accountable for each other’s safety.
Focus on your own protest.
There will be counter-protestors. Don’t engage with them. They can get on your nerves, but there is no benefit in engaging with them. In fact, prevent people from engaging with them to prevent escalation in hate language, violence, and other risks.
Follow the crowd.
Organizers usually have permits for a designated route. If you are attending an official march or protest, follow the crowd for your safety.
Shut Down Racism.
There is no place for anti-Semitism at pro-Palestine rallies. It only takes one anti-Semitic picket sign or one racist chant for the entire rally to be branded as racist. Confront and shut down anti-Semitic language or chants immediately.
Remain Peaceful, and Help De-escalate.
It only takes one person inciting violence for police to shut down a protest. Do not let your protest turn violent.
Avoid contact lenses.
For protests that may escalate, pepper spray is particularly harmful and can even lead to blindness for those wearing contact lenses.
Dress for Palestine!
Show solidarity by wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh or hoisting a Palestinian flag.
If you are white, protect those around you.
If you are white, please help protect BIPOC (and specifically Palestinian) protestors. They are most likely to be targeted and intimidated by counter protestors.
