Turning Presence Into Impact
Public demonstrations can be powerful tools — if they are purposeful and well-planned.
Protests driven only by emotion, without clear messaging or documentation, are often ignored.
The goal of a targeted demonstration is to:
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Be visible
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Deliver a clear message
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Attract media and political attention
Where Should Demonstrations Take Place?
Choose symbolic and strategic locations, not random ones.
Examples (Wales):
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Outside the Senedd (Cardiff Bay)
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Near government buildings
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Outside major media offices
If you are elsewhere, identify equivalent locations:
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Parliament or congress buildings
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Government departments
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Media headquarters
Messaging Matters
Your message should be:
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Short
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Clear
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Understandable to a non-Iranian audience
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Written in English
Why English?
Because your primary audience is:
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Journalists
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Policymakers
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The general public in your host country
Suggested Protest Slogans (English)
Use clear, readable signs with one message per placard:
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Internet blackout = massacre
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Silence is complicity
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Iran needs internet, not bullets
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No internet, no accountability
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Stop killing in silence
Documentation Is Essential
If it is not documented, it is unlikely to be noticed.
Make sure to:
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Record short, clear videos (landscape if possible)
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Take photos with readable signs
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Capture brief spoken explanations if appropriate
What to Do After the Demonstration
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Send photos and videos to local media outlets the same day
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Share the content on social media
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Add a short English explanation:
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Who organised it
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Where it took place
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Why it matters
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➡️ Use the media email template provided in Post 2 (Media Pressure).
Final Note
In the UK, peaceful static demonstrations usually do not require prior permission.
However, marches or moving protests must be notified to the police in advance.
Local regulations may vary, and organisers are encouraged to check local police guidance before planning any public gathering.
An effective demonstration does not need to be large.
Even a small group can have a strong impact if the action is:
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Well-located
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Clearly messaged
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Properly documented
When Iran is silenced,
visibility becomes resistance.
