Protesting is an important way of trying to change the world. But, it can be a bit daunting to actually take that step. What is it like to place yourself at the front lines of trying to change the world?
The current generation of students is a protest generation. A whopping 44% of the current generation of students in the Netherlands has participated in political action in the past five years, far exceeding the previous generations. And who can blame them? Students today inherit a world fraught with issues. From rising temperatures and ocean levels, to rising income and wealth inequalities. From the loom of war in our lands, to the horrible realities of wars around the world.
It can get, all in all, a bit overwhelming. What to do? Where to start? While increasing numbers of people have taken to the streets in protest over the last couple of years, taking this step can be quite daunting. In this event, the SRVU and 3D will therefore look into the reality of being a protestor. Through first-hand accounts and experiences, we want to take you straight into the action, and teach you about what to expect if and when you do decide to take to the streets.
Over the last couple of years, the Netherlands, Amsterdam, and the VU campus have seen many protests. Drawing on the extensive experience of our friends of the SRVU with these acts of protesting, we will look into the reality of such protest movements. Extinction Rebellion protests around the country, the Encampment on de VU campus last year, and many other protests that the SRVU has engaged in will be discussed, and the realities of being in the thick of it will be shared.
If you are wondering how to voice your discontent, are considering joining a protest movement, or are simply wondering about the day-to-day realities of fighting for justice, then please join us at 3D on 23 April from 16:00 to 17:30.
