Pause Data Centres

ORGANISE A RALLY

October 24, 2026 at 12 noon local time.

No rally in your city? Start one.

You don't need permission from us.

You don't need a large organisation.

You need determination and a commitment to nonviolence.

REGISTER YOUR RALLY

1. Find a few people

Start with friends, colleagues, neighbours or local groups.

2. Choose a central public place

Choose a prominent civic space in the heart of your city, where major public gatherings and rallies are normally held. Check the local permissions required.

3. Create a public link

A public website, event page or social-media link where people can find information about your rally.

4. Register the event

Tell us the city, location and the event link. We will add it to the global rally list.

REGISTER YOUR RALLY

OPTIONAL

TAKE IT FURTHER

Build a local campaign

Use the rally to draw attention to how data centres and AI are affecting your community, and to raise those concerns with your local representatives.

Inform your community

Create information sheets or other resources about the issues affecting your community. Talk with friends, neighbours, community groups and policymakers.

Organise sign-making parties

Come up with creative and artistic signs.

Showcase the best of your community.

No Bot Slop.

OUR SHARED COMMITMENT

Peaceful and nonviolent.

No intimidation. No shaming.

Welcoming to families and children.

Open to people across the political spectrum.

Respectful towards law enforcement.

REGISTER YOUR RALLY

All registered rallies take place on October 24, 2026 at 12 noon local time.

REGISTER YOUR RALLY