Organising a peaceful demonstration: the checklist

Write one main demand and, if needed, secondary demands and exclusions (what you are not asking for). A clear message brings people together and avoids misunderstandings. On ARALLIA this text is versioned: any change remains visible and verifiable.

Check who must be informed, within what deadlines, and whether notification or authorisation is required. For France, see the article on notification; for other countries, see the legal sheets and their official sources.

File the notification in the right place, with accurate information. Keep the receipt. If the route or the time changes after notification, inform the authority.

Appoint volunteer stewards, identifiable, who know the route and stay non-violent. Plan first-aiders, water points and a contact person to talk to the authorities.

Choose a route that can be used in a wheelchair or with a pushchair, plan seating areas, state the duration, and say which languages are used. Accessibility is part of the information to publish.

Announce the place, time, route, demand and non-violence guidelines. If something changes, correct it publicly. On ARALLIA the official feed allows a visible clarification, distinct from discussions.

Welcome people, repeat the guidelines, stay in contact with the stewards and first-aiders. Plan a clear end (orderly dispersal) and leave no litter.

Thank those who helped, note what worked and what must change, and publish an honest review. An open debrief builds trust for the next time.