What is the world coming to if you can't protest naked in San Francisco anymore?

Under new rules which face a final vote on 4 December, taking your clothes off in public could not only be banned, but repeat offending – even for those protesting – could result in a year's jail term.

Naturally, campaigners are fighting back. In support of them, and in honour of San Francisco's proud tradition, we've compiled some of our favourite naked protests from around the world.

1) Getting racy for religious freedom

Earlier this year, 25 naked Filipino students joined the protests against the Islamophobic film Innocence of Muslims, saying: "We support the right of every individual to practise their religion":

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2) Full-frontal feminists

Perhaps the ultimate masters of the naked protest, the Ukrainian activist group Femen has set up an international training centre in Paris to teach women the art of naked protest. See them in action protesting against prostitution at the 2012 European Football Championships:

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3) Desnudo demonstrators

Animal rights activists have a penchant for bare-skinned mobilisation. Check out this incredible protest in Mexico city against bullfighting. Members of the Anima Naturalis organisation form the word "Basta" (Spanish for "Enough"):

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4) Environmental warriors

Members of the French environmental association "Respire" protest nude against an incinerator near Clermont-Ferrand:

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5) Cutting the clothes off their backs

Spanish firemen in Asturias protest against new austerity measures with a sign reading, "With so many funding cuts, we have been left..." – well, you can see how they've been left:

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Seen any other naked protests or other creative stunts that would inspire? Add them in the comments – and help spread this worldwide naked protest tribute by sharing these pictures with everyone.