When people speak out and stand up for human rights, they change the world for the better.
Women's voting rights, land rights, marriage equality and the five day working week were all won by people trying to make a difference for themselves, and their communities. Without the right to raise our voices in protest, our world would be a very different place.
But right now, our right to challenge injustice is under threat from powerful lobby groups and the governments they influence, and we need to act urgently.
Last year, the Queensland Government sought the input of the Mineral ...
When people speak out and stand up for human rights, they change the world for the better.
Women's voting rights, land rights, marriage equality and the five day working week were all won by people trying to make a difference for themselves, and their communities. Without the right to raise our voices in protest, our world would be a very different place.
But right now, our right to challenge injustice is under threat from powerful lobby groups and the governments they influence, and we need to act urgently.
Last year, the Queensland Government sought the input of the Mineral Resources Council for laws which restrict people's ability to peacefully protest, and this is just the beginning.
We need to protect the right to protest and challenge injustice so we can continue to create change and make the world fair, free, equal and just.
Add your name to the Pledge to Protect Protest now, and upload a photo of yourself holding a sign with the hashtag #ProtectProtest.
These photos will be displayed as part of the campaign, and will play an important role in keeping attention on the issue.