Thousands of protesters have descended on the Republican National Convention to rally against Donald Trump.

Protesters blocked streets and chanted for change in downtown Cleveland on Monday.

Several of the protests are happening this week, several blocks from the arena and delegates.

Taina Pantoja, 19, came from Tampa to rally against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

“I am Latina, and I experience racism almost every day of my life, and I understand that the Republican agenda is racist,” she said.

The University of South Florida student joined a large crowd concerned about Trump’s plans to build a wall on the Mexican border and deport illegal immigrants.

Protesters say they're worried about gay rights under a Trump presidency. One college student wore a shirt with the words: "We are Pulse." He wants more protections for the LGBT community.

“I feel like it’s abhorrent our safe spaces are now militarized,” said Cameron Childers, a student at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. “I find it terrifying and sad that my mother asked me not to go to any gay clubs for fear for my safety.”

Amnesty International representatives, with gas masks, came to monitor the protest. And a large "peace team" group, draped in yellow, arrived to keep the calm.

“There has been a lot of hate speech, a lot of vitriolic speech, and so we’re here," said Kim Redigan with the peace team. "When we wear these yellow vests, we are nonpartisan, and we’re simply here to create a climate of peace for people.”  

Police were also present to make sure the protest didn’t turn violent.

But no matter the threat, Pantoja said she wouldn’t want to be anywhere but here.

“I feel that it’s important that we come out regardless, because we need to stand strong when we’re having oppressive forces pushed against us,” Pantoja said.

Some protesters, while upset with Trump, are also not fans of Clinton. Some plan to also protest next week at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.