# ✊ NO TYRANTS - GLOBAL DAY OF DEFIANCE ## PROTEST in Barcelona, Spain On **October 18**, millions across the **U.S.**, here in **BARCELONA**, and **around the world** will rise together in a **coordinated day of action** to say loud and clear: No Tyrants. The power belongs to the people. _Be a part of the 3.5% — that’s all it takes._* History shows that when just 3.5% of the population unites in sustained, nonviolent resistance, even the most powerful regimes are forced to change. *Chenoweth, Erica. Why Civil Resistance Works, 2011 📣 **Join us for a peaceful, powerful protest** 📍 We’ll be at **Plaça de Sant Jaume** (_NOT Plaça Catalunya!_) in the Gothic Quarter (BARCELONA, SPAIN) ⏰ Noon local time (GMT+2) Featuring: - Inspiring speakers - Music - Information on how to take action from abroad **All nationalities are welcome**, so bring your friends, family, classmates, and colleagues! **Bring a sign** that expresses your voice — we will also have some extras to share. ### ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE ⚠️ **As SPAIN is a monarchy and _does_ have a king** we will **NOT** be using the "No Kings" language, and we ask that you **please *NOT* bring signs with that phrase**. *(The image for this event is automatically set by Indivisible and we are not able to change it)* The No Kings Movement is leading this day of global protests, and we fully support and believe in their guiding principles. We share their commitment to peaceful, lawful civic action: _A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events._ 🚨 **We’re fighting for democracy. Let’s make them listen.**