Over the past week we have witnessed an escalation in organised, white supremacist terrorist attacks on people of colour across the UK. These attacks have been directly enabled by the government, media and police, who have knowingly manufactured an environment of hostility and violence towards people of colour living in the UK for years.
We urgently need organised, principled, political struggle and collective mutual aid efforts to keep each other safe, that do not rely on the false promise of state protection.
Recognising the many fronts of anti-fascist struggle – from protest on the streets, to sector-based efforts and union organising, to Copwatch and anti-raids networks, to community care, mutual aid and healing spaces – we have compiled this non-exhaustive list of resources in the aim of not only surviving, but defeating fascism.
Alongside these support materials, we extend our love and care to everyone who is feeling unsafe, demoralised or fearful in these times. Each of us has a powerful role to play in this moment and beyond, and it is important that our sense of urgency drives us not only towards action, but also towards caring for and looking out for each other.
We must remember that we are never alone, and we’re never starting from scratch – generations of anti-fascist, anti-racist, anti-capitalist organising have prepared us for this struggle.
We will keep adding to this page, so check back for updates in the weeks and months to come.
If there are any other resources, organisations or groups who are involved with anti-fascist organising that you’d like us to add to the list, get in touch via isabella@skindeepmag.com or any of our social media channels.
Anti-Fascism educational resources + primers
UK Is Not Innocent’s essential info for mobilising against fascism – how to mobilise, what to take to a counter protest, and protest safety tips.
Nijjormanush’s ‘Self-Defence is the only way’ post – a helpful explainer of why ‘staying home’ does not always mean ‘staying safe’, the interconnection between domestic white supremacist terrorism + British-backed imperialist violence abroad, and what we can do now.
DEFIANCE – The Rise Of The Far Right In Britain: The Fight for Southall – a Channel 4 documentary detailing the story of how Britain’s Asian community stood tall against far-right violence in the 70s and 80s and a rising tide of racist murders.
Upcoming anti-fascist actions
Autonomous Anti-Fascist Committee Crawley Demo (Fri 9th August) – counter protest to far-right demo outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Crawley. Supported by BLMUK, AFN, LAF, PLAN C.
BLMUK List of Anti-Fascist Actions Taking Place This Week – join a local anti racist, anti fascist action happening near you
Join the Fight Fascism Telegram group – organised by @ukisnotinnocent to stay updated about actions
Protest safety
Liberty HQ – Know Your Rights Protest Bust Cards
Palestine Action US – Explainer on de-arrest, strategic formations, and anti-fascist protest tactics.
Clash Montreal – Phone security primer, useful resource for digital and operational security.
Healing Justice London – Tips to support, care for, and regulate your body & nervous system while protesting.
Community support spaces
The3Hijabis Emergency Ra7hma safe space – an inclusive online reflective space for all Muslim women seeking safety, sisterhood, & support.
Healing Justice Ldn – weekly rest/grounding spaces for community-led care, resourcing and settling our nervous systems.
Kids of Colour HQ – online support spaces, and a 24hr emergency line for young people.
Radical Therapist Network – online community support circles open to all people of the global majority, Muslims, migrants, and asylum seekers, facilitated by therapists & community workers.
Black Minds Matter UK – free, 1-1, culturally appropriate talking therapy for Black people in the UK.
Mutual Aid
The Outside Project – London LGBTIQ+ mutual aid assembly points for people seeking asylum in the event of an emergency at their accommodation.
