Five years ago today, 31st October 2018, rebels took to the streets to challenge the UK Government's climate inaction. We read our 'Declaration of Rebellion', gave impassioned speeches, and blocked our first road.
Since that day, we've been in continuous REBELLION.
For many around the world, the Rebellion had been going on for generations, and Extinction Rebellion really just joined their fight. We added more colour, creativity, and above all: fierce love and rage. We grabbed the imagination of many and soon grew into an international movement.
Ordinarily, an organization reaching 5 years is a cause for celebration. But not for us. Our presence today signals that we haven't yet reached our goals.
It's unacceptable that we're still here, that our friends are behind bars for doing what's right, and that the world faces more carbon emissions, deforestation, pollution, species extinction, and conflicts while our planet burns and drowns.
Extinction Rebellion UK is extending our community beyond our movement. We are reaching out to friends in other spaces, organising actions, events and community assemblies to learn from each other and build the world we want to see on a local level.
Our focus will then be, once again, on Westminster, where we'll push for our Third Demand: the Citizens' Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice.
If the government don’t listen, this time, we won't leave until our demands are met!
People wonder if Extinction Rebellion is still relevant after 5 years.
We say, now more than ever, we must #UniteToSurvive.
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The UK community of concerned climate conscious citizens who 'Rebel for Life'!.
Connected around the globe to other activists and supporters by our similarities and our compassion for all life on earth.
Using non-violent direct action (NVDA) to highlight the need to upgrade democracy and create a future decided by us, not to us.
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THE 3 DEMANDS
1. Tell The Truth
2. Act Now
3. Decide Together
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