Starting points 

• Keep things peaceful and safe. 

• Let others study and work in peace. 

• Respect other people’s boundaries and ensure a socially safe environment. 

• Work together to ensure the safety of all involved.  

Are you organising a protest? 

• You must report a protest 48 hours in advance and ensure there is a recognisable contact person (for example, one wearing a hi-vis vest).  

• Protesters are free to choose the time, place and form of a demonstration themselves.  

• Occupying, blocking or staying overnight in UvA buildings is not permitted, as we cannot guarantee everyone’s safety in these cases.  

Report your protest

What steps are taken when you report a protest?

An executive officer (for example, a dean) will always try to consult with participants to ensure the protest runs as smoothly and safely as possible. An alternative location for the protest will only be considered, in consultation with the organiser(s), if there is no other choice, for example because safety will be compromised or lectures, exams or patient care are jeopardised. In this context, the Executive Board may ask the representative advisory bodies, the Diversity Office or other experts at the UvA for advice.  

To be transparent about what the Executive Board can do, an action plan has been set out in the University of Amsterdam’s house rules and code of conduct. 

In addition: 

• security personnel will indicate which routes are safe; 

• there will be points of contact for protesters who do not feel safe; 

• there will occasionally be a need for additional measures, such as closing a building. 

Frequently asked questions about protests

See the FAQs

Guidelines for a peaceful protest

To help ensure a safe protest, we provide additional information and guidelines for people who are present on campus at that time.