What is We, The 99% People’s Summit for Global Economic Justice?
The People’s Summit is where the 99% come together to take back power from the 1% who have captured it.
As the G20 Leaders meet behind closed doors at Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, We The 99 People’s Summit will open doors for everyone, 10km away, at Constitution Hill from Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 November 2025.
At the People’s Summit, thousands will gather for three days of radical conversation, art, music, and action. This will be our space, the Global Majority, to tell our own story, share struggles and solutions, and show that another world isn’t just possible – it’s already being built in our communities.
We The 99 are people that feed, care for, and have solutions to create just and fairer economies free from exploitative debt, extractivism and capture. We are queer, trans, Black, Brown, Indigenous, from every corner of the earth being derailed by centuries of theft and exploitation, but we remain hopeful.
From Soweto to São Paulo, Manila to Mombasa, Cairo to Kingston, We the 99% are rising, marching, organising, teaching, dreaming, and refusing to stay silent.
While the G20 Summit serves the 1%, the People’s Summit belongs to the 99%. It’s a celebration of people-power, of solidarity, creativity, and hope. It’s our chance to show that democracy lives not in boardrooms and committees, but in the streets, the villages, and the hearts of those who refuse to be silenced.
The Summit Experience – Principles
The We The 99% People’s Summit at Constitution Hill is designed to reflect the fair, caring, and just world we are fighting for. Every part of the event – food, behaviour, accessibility, and participation – aims to embody our shared values of equality, solidarity, and respect.
Living Our Values
All participants, vendors, and volunteers must sign the Call to Action and Code of Conduct. Respect, safety, and non-discrimination are essential. Anyone acting outside these principles may be removed.
Collective Care
We are not just demanding change, we are practicing it. Everyone shares responsibility for creating a space rooted in patience, care, empathy, and solidarity. With so many cultures, backgrounds, and experiences in one place, differences will arise. We meet them with understanding and respect, and act together against any form of bigotry, discrimination, or abuse.
Food and Drink
Meals will be accessed by token to ensure equality. We prioritise Black-owned, women-led, and marginalised-group vendors offering diverse and inclusive meals. No products on the BDS boycott list will be sold. Water points will be available – bring a reusable bottle, or we have one for you.
Respect for religious diversity
Appropriate spaces are provided for people to practice their religious beliefs, in a peaceful and safe environment.
Inclusion of the differently abled
The venue is accessible to participants with physical disabilities and users of wheelchairs. English sign language interpretation is provided.
Tickets and Redistribution
Ticket income supports artists, logistics, and helps fund attendance for those with fewer resources. The Day 3 99% Uprising Festival will be partly ticketed, with proceeds redistributed to make participation fair and accessible.
Care and Services
Essential public services like water, health checks, and legal advice will be available on-site.
Children and Families
The Summit is family-friendly with safe, inclusive play areas run by Play Africa, though the Day 3 99% Uprising Festival will not be child-suitable due to alcohol sales and crowd size.
Privacy and Consent
Always ask before taking photos and never post pictures of minors. Respect privacy identifiers and avoid attributing personal statements publicly.
The Summit is a living example of the world we are building — one of justice, equality, and collective care.
We, The 99% People’s Summit will be taking place from November 20-22, 2025, at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, South Africa. As G20 leaders meet behind closed doors, We the 99 is creating a vibrant counter space for thousands of activists, artists, and community members from around the country, the Global South and beyond.
This is not a traditional conference. It is a people’s festival of resistance and solidarity. Experience a dynamic blend of radical dialogue and education, artistic rebellion, intergenerational storytelling, all culminating in a world-class concert on Day 3, all centered on building a prosperous and economically just future for people and the planet.
Help shape this historic event. Join a coordination group or contribute as an artist, volunteer, or campaigner. Together, let’s challenge the system and build a movement for justice and dignity for all! Add your power to the 99%.
People’s Assembly Venue
Our venue for the 3-day We the 99% People’s Summit is Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, South Africa, a historic building that embodies our core themes of resistance, justice, and reclaiming power. Con-Hill is a former women’s prison complex that once held icons of the anti-apartheid struggle like Winie Mandela and Albertina Sisulu, symbolising the brutal enforcement of a system designed to suppress the majority.
It is now a living museum and dynamic tribute to the struggle history of South Africa and a home to the country’s Constitutional Court, a beacon of hope and the guardian of the nation’s hard-won democracy. This juxtaposition of a former prison with the highest court of justice creates a profound narrative arc—from oppression to liberation, from exclusion to rights.
It is on these grounds that we will be gathering the masses to shape a collective future and invoke real, and bring about far-reaching change.
During the politically charged time of the G20, when world leaders meet behind closed doors, We the 99 is creating a vibrant counterspace for thousands of activists, artists, and community members from around the country, the Global South and beyond.
Travel and accommodation assistance
Welcome to the Summit
This gathering is about coming together across movements, communities and borders to share ideas, build solidarity and take action. Everyone has something valuable to bring. While we cannot fund everyone, we are doing our best to make the space as inclusive as possible. There are different ways to take part — in person, online, or as an organisation helping to make the summit happen.
We want to bring together a diverse mix of voices from South Africa and beyond. To help manage this fairly, there are a few ways to participate:
Participants
Choose Self-Organised if…
● You or your organisation can cover your own costs (travel, accommodation and other expenses)
● You are able to make your own arrangements to attend
● You are happy to take this path, knowing it helps keep limited support available for those who need it most
Choose Assistance Consideration if…
● You would not be able to attend without financial support
● You are part of a community, group or movement that does not have the means to send participants
● You understand that funds are very limited, and we cannot promise support for everyone
If you cannot be funded to attend in person, we are still glad you want to be part of the summit. We will livestream selected sessions, so you can connect, learn and contribute from wherever you are.
Register to express your interest in attending the People’s Summit and you need assistance in joining us in South Africa
Safety
Safety protocol
At We The 99, we are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all participants. Our safety protocol will guide us in all our spaces.
Fight Inequality Alliance maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse, harassment, or coercion. Any participant found to be engaging in such behavior will be immediately removed from the event. To help ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees, clearly identifiable safeguarding staff will be present on site throughout the event. In addition, dedicated email
addresses as found below will be available for confidential reporting.
We strongly encourage all participants to promptly report any incidents or concerns to our Safeguarding Committee. Your safety and well-being are our highest priority, and we are here to listen and provide support.
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Zero tolerance for abuse and harassment
We The 99 maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse, harassment, or coercion. Any participant found to be engaging in such behaviour will be immediately removed from the event. To help ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees, clearly identifiable safeguarding staff will be present on site throughout the event. In addition, dedicated email addresses will be available for confidential reporting.
We strongly encourage all participants to promptly report any incidents or concerns to our Safeguarding Committee. Your safety and well-being are our highest priority, and we are here to listen and provide support.
Alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption will not be allowed during morning and afternoon sessions to ensure an environment of respect and prevent risks. People will not be allowed to participate in sessions if they are under the influence of alcohol or any other substance. In evening sessions or outside the venue we strongly recommend moderation, especially when in unknown settings and when mental alertness is essential for your
safety.
Respect for local laws and venue regulations
All foreign visitors are expected to observe and respect the internal rules and guidelines of all venues, hotels, and facilities used during our events. In addition, visitors must comply with the laws and regulations of the host country of our meetings. This includes, but is not limited to, respecting cultural norms, safety protocols, public behaviour standards, and legal requirements related to identification, movement, and conduct. Failure to adhere to these may result in disciplinary action or legal consequences, and may compromise the safety and integrity of the event.
Timeliness and movement protocol
All participants are expected to respect the event schedule by arriving on time for all sessions, activities, and group movements. This includes timely arrivals and departures from the hotel, meeting venues, and transportation to or from the airport.
To ensure everyone’s safety and coordination, participants are requested not to leave their group or move around independently without first informing an event organiser or safeguarding staff. This is especially important when navigating unfamiliar areas or using local transport.
Child and vulnerable adult protection
While our events are primarily intended for adult participants, strict safeguarding protocols will apply should any children or vulnerable individuals be present in any capacity (e.g. accompanying guests, or local community members).
All participants are expected to uphold the highest standards of behaviour and ensure a safe, respectful, and protective environment at all times. This includes:
● Avoiding any unsupervised one-on-one contact with children or vulnerable adults.
● Refraining from any physical contact unless it is appropriate, consensual, and necessary.
● Not photographing or recording minors or vulnerable individuals without prior consent from their parent, guardian, or appointed caregiver.
● Immediately reporting any concerns or incidents involving the safety or well-being of a child or vulnerable adult to the Safeguarding Committee.
Any breach of this safeguarding policy will be addressed based on the nature and seriousness of the violation, in accordance with We The 99’s internal frameworks and/or according to applicable local laws.
The safety and dignity of all individuals—especially those at greater risk of harm—is a shared responsibility. Your cooperation helps us maintain a smooth, secure, and respectful environment for everyone involved. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to collective safety and accountability.
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