Station 1: A hands-on protest camp

We invite you to a miniature protest camp so that you can experience first-hand how protesters organize their camps in authoritarian regimes. In this scenario, we ask ourselves, and you, what would you do in such situations? Immerse yourself in the reality of the protests! With impressive images and an interactive card game that challenges you to think for yourself.

You will be confronted with real-life scenarios that activists face on a regular basis - from tear gas and arrests to communication breakdowns. Explore the emotional and practical skills required to navigate these high-pressure moments and discover how even the smallest logistical details can affect the outcome of political resistance. Example scenarios:

• Tear gas: Stay calm, avoid rubbing your eyes and rinse them with water or a special solution.
• Arrest: Say your name, stay calm and ask for a lawyer.
• No reception: Uses VPNs, encrypted messaging apps or offline communication tools.

Station 2: Lego protest camp - for children and the curious

Inspired by the political engagement of children, especially in climate protests, this station invites young participants (and those who are young at heart) to engage creatively with protest logistics.

Build your own protest camp out of Lego or a solar cooker - and find out how protesters organize food, shelter and energy in politically repressive environments. Why are protest camps set up? Where do people sleep? What fears and hopes are associated with them? This playful yet thought-provoking station offers an introduction to understanding resistance movements from a child-friendly perspective.

Venue: Rostlaube, Raum K31/102, Freie Universität Berlin
Date: 28.06.2025
Time: 17:00-21:00 Uhr

Organised by
Dr. Anna Fruhstorfer
Dr. Rebecca Kittel
Ismael Benkrama

and the LOOPS research group