Don’t Lean Us Against the Wall

On January 11th, at 3 pm, in Lisbon, we will take to the streets against racism and xenophobia, to demand dignity, social rights and freedom for those who live and work in Portugal. We want the promises of April to be fulfilled.

Don't lean us against the wall!

What happened on Benformoso Street to hundreds of immigrants, with people cornered by the police, made it clear that we must not let this happen again.

We know that what became visible there was not an isolated act, it is something that happens regularly in other suburbs of Lisbon and the country.

All people living and working in Portugal must be treated with dignity, as enshrined in the laws of democracy, namely the Constitution of the Republic. Nothing more and nothing less is expected from a Democratic State.

We cannot accept lies that try to normalize and excuse the indefensible.

Security should not be confused with the instrumentalization of the police, nor with discriminatory repression against working-class populations, the poor, immigrants and racialized people who produce a large part of the country's wealth.

Portugal is still a State in which freedom and dignity are fundamental values.

On January 11th, at 3pm, in Lisbon, we will take to the streets against racism and xenophobia, to demand dignity, social rights and freedom for those who live and work in Portugal. We want the promises of April to be fulfilled.

From Alameda Afonso Henriques to Martim Moniz we will celebrate diversity, showing that all cultures are part of our common society.

Are we counting on you to support the costs of the demonstration?

About the author

This crowdfunding campaign was promoted by the signatories of the manifesto, a diverse group of citizens, civic associations and civil society organizations that have come together around a common cause. This movement has the support of political parties from different ideological spectrums, as well as organizations that represent multiple sectors of society. Among the signatories, associations linked to the fight against racism, the defense of human rights, environmental protection, youth activism, gender equality, the promotion of social justice and several other areas of intervention stand out. The promoters of this demonstration reflect the diversity and plurality of society, demonstrating the capacity for convergence around a shared objective. These entities and citizens, united by the defense of fundamental principles, aim to give voice to the concerns of the population, mobilize efforts and create a space for dialogue and collective action. The initiative aims to highlight the importance of civic participation as an essential tool for building a more just, inclusive and democratic society.

Budget and due dates

The objective of this crowdfunding is to finance the costs of the demonstration on January 11th.

Specifically, costs for stage, lights, sound, generator, assembly and disassembly which amount to approximately €8,000.

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