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International Human Rights Day
International Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day commemorates the December 10th proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Through this Declaration, the United Nations aimed to promote “universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
Yet, in the seven decades since this proclamation, human rights and fundamental freedoms are far from universally respected. Most importantly for those of us in the imperial core, they are not respected by the United States or its insatiable military-industrial complex.
In Palestine, the U.S. continues to put its own interests and greed before human rights and lives. The U.S. government provides political and diplomatic cover for Israel’s genocide while further fueling it with billions of dollars in aid. War profiteers have posted record high revenues since October 7, 2023. Israel’s continued bombing of Gaza - despite the supposed ceasefire - promises to bring them even greater riches.
In Venezuela, the U.S. military continues its reckless escalation by pouring troops and ships into the Caribbean. These actions, as well as the murder of countless innocent people in illegal U.S. missile strikes, are a clear attempt to destabilize the Maduro government. The U.S. has no problem placing its lust for another country’s oil and natural resources over the rights and freedoms of the Venezuelan people.
The Anti-War Action Network calls on its affiliated organizations to hold an action between December 5th and 14th in honor of Human Rights Day. The U.S. and the Western-led international order have failed to live up to the promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is incumbent upon all those who truly value human rights to hold rallies, lead marches, stage protests, and take other political action.
We will not rest until the human rights and fundamental freedoms of oppressed people everywhere are finally respected!
All Out for a week of emergency protests November 15 to 23. No War on Venezuela! No Troops on our Streets! Calling all antiwar, peace and justice, union and solidarity activists! An emergency network is calling for local actions, large and small, during the week of November 15 – 23 -also actions within 24 hours of any major U.S. escalation. Organize rallies, street meetings, vigils, speak-outs, teach-ins, sign holding at busy intersections, banner drops, protests at weapons manufacturers or Federal Buildings and events where pro-war politicians show up.
All Out for a week of emergency protests November 15 to 23. No War on Venezuela! No Troops on our Streets! Calling all antiwar, peace and justice, union and solidarity activists! An emergency network is calling for local actions, large and small, during the week of November 15 – 23 -also actions within 24 hours of any major U.S. escalation. Organize rallies, street meetings, vigils, speak-outs, teach-ins, sign holding at busy intersections, banner drops, protests at weapons manufacturers or Federal Buildings and events where pro-war politicians show up.
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This emergency call for coordinated national actions included activists from the following 30 groups:
United National Antiwar Coalition, Venezuela Solidarity Network, US Peace Council, All-African People’s Party-GC, All-African People’s Party, Alliance for Global Justice, Code Pink, Chicago ALBA Solidarity, Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition, Peace and Solidarity Commission of the Communist Party USA, School of the Americas Watch, Task Force on the Americas, Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circle, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Minnesota Solidarity Network of the Americas, Sanctions Kill Campaign, Workers World Party, Periodismo de Verdad, Resist U.S. Led War, Honduras Solidarity Network, Cross Border Network, National Network on Cuba, Black Alliance for Peace, Anti War Action Network, Women Against Military Madness, Kawsachun News, Popular Resistance, International Action Center, Casa Baltimore Limay, Friends of Latin America
What does the "Ceasefire" Mean for the Palestine Movement?
What does the "Ceasefire" Mean for the Palestine Movement?
Tuesday, October 28
Hear from activists that lead into the work from Chicago, Seattle, Milwaukee and Minneapolis
Link here of the webinar
The Anti-War Action Network welcomes Husam Marajda for a webinar on what the latest ceasefire agreement means for the Palestine solidarity movement. Marajda is the co-chair of the Chicago branch of the US Palestinian Community Network. He will be joined by activists with the Anti War Action Network: Lina Jebara (MN Anti War Committee), Sam Charnon (Milwaukee Anti War Committee) and Izzy McCabe (Seattle Against War).
Hands Off Venezuela! Organize an Emergency Response to Trump’s Attacks!
Hands Off Venezuela! Organize an Emergency Response to Trump’s Attacks!
The Trump Administration is threatening President Maduro and the Venezuelan government with war and violent removal. Trump and Wall Street want Venezuela’s oil and gold. The rulers of the U.S. Empire are angry that Venezuela is an independent country with a government that serves its people.
President Maduro is a former bus driver and union president who has overcome U.S. economic sanctions, a drone attack, a coup attempt, and other dirty tricks. With President Maduro’s leadership advancing the Bolivarian Revolution, every U.S. intervention has broken on the rocks of Venezuela’s shore.
Since September the U.S. has used missile strikes on four boats off the coast of Venezuela, killing 21 people. Trump claims these are drug traffickers with no evidence and is instead murdering fisherpeople. The US is now threatening missile attacks on government targets.
With US Navy ships and thousands of Marines off the coast of Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also threatening to attack and invade. At the same time, the United States continues to send blank checks to Israel to continue its genocide of the Palestinian people, resulting in over 66,000 Palestinians murdered and 156,000 injured.
In the event of another attack on Venezuela by the United States, the Anti-War Action Network calls on our supporters to organize demonstrations in solidarity with Venezuela within 48 hours. Whether that is holding a street corner sign holding, a Federal Building rally, or a banner drop, make it clear: we do not want tax dollars spent on more missiles or coups.
We can organize to stop the illegal acts of Trump and Rubio and prevent another US war before it starts. We can stand against the lies and distortions of Trump and Rubio and show solidarity with the Venezuelan people. The only people that benefit from this are the weapons manufacturers and big oil execs. The US empire hates that Venezuela is independent, democratic, and building a new economy that works for all its people, not just the rich.
We want friendship and solidarity with the Venezuelan people, not hate and war! The only people that should be in charge of Venezuela's future are the Venezuelans themselves.
US Hands Off Venezuela! End Trump’s Attacks on President Maduro and Venezuela!
Week Against Weapons
Week Against Weapons
Week of October 20, 2025
The Anti-War Action Network has been protesting at war profiteers like Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Howmet Aeronautics, Palantir, General Dynamics and Bae Systems across the country.
This month marks the second anniversary of Israel’s brutal genocide of Gaza. More than 64,000 Palestinians have been killed. Even data from the Israeli Defense Force suggests that more than 80% of those killed are civilians.
Also this month, the Sumud Flotilla sent critical aid to Gaza while being threatened by Israeli drones. Israeli aggression was so severe that multiple countries were forced to send ships to protect this civilian relief mission.
These companies and others like them make Israel’s genocide possible. They build the bombs that have leveled Gaza. They create the bullets that are shot into children’s heads. They arm the drones that intimidate anyone who would dare to save Palestinian lives. And they profit from the ceaseless bombing of schools, homes, and hospitals.
In cities across the United States, murder is being manufactured in front of our very eyes.
The Anti-War Action Network calls on its supporters to organize action against these weapons manufacturers who are enabling genocide. This includes demonstrations, banner drops, flyering, and other actions that bring the public’s attention to the crimes being committed in our own backyards. Let them know that we will not stand idly by while they grow rich from destruction. Those who make war should not know peace.
End US Aid to Israel!
Arms Embargo on Israel Now!
Money for Human Needs Not War!
War Profiteers Are NOT Welcome in Our Communities!
October 7: National Day of Action
October 7: National Day of Action
October 7: National Day of Action Resist the Ongoing Genocide of Palestine!
Resistance is justified when people are occupied!
End all U.S. aid to Israel!
End the siege of Gaza!
The Anti War Action Network calls on all cities nationally to mark another year of genocide and resistance!
October 7th Anniversary Actions Planned:
October 3rd 4pm Summit & Snelling Avenues, St. Paul, MN
October 4th 2pm Houdini Plaza, Appleton, WI
October 4th 2pm 14205 Diversey St, Dearborn, MI
October 4th, Portland, OR, Panel discussion
October 4th 2pm Michigan Ave & Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
October 4th 3pm City Hall, San Jose, CA
October 4th 3pm 11824 Lorian Ave Cleveland, OH
October 4th San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
October 4th 6pm Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA
October 7th 1pm Cascade Playground, Seattle, WA
October 7th 1pm Woodward HQ, 700 N Centennial, Zeeland, MI
October 7th 5pm Federal building, 300 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN
October 7th 5:30 pm Terry Schrunk Plaza, 431 SW Madison St, Portland, OR
October 7th at 6 pm 101st and Memorial, Tulsa, OK
October 10th 5pm 1200 N Glenbrook Dr, Garland, TX
For more info on specific events go to: https://www.instagram.com/antiwaractionnetwork/
NO TO WAR AGAINST HUMANITY!
From Venezuela to Nicaragua to Cuba to Palestine!
Thursday, September 25, 2025, seats at 6pm
Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive. New York, NY 10027
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Register at tinyurl.com/4rnw6tsb
Join us alongside the Simon Bolivar Institute for an event to discuss building a solidarity movement between the US and Venezuela, and the fight for oppressed people everywhere! Speakers will include Yvan Gil, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister and Blanca Eekhout, President of the Simon Bolivar Institute for Peace and Solidarity Among Peoples, as well as guests from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Palestine!
Hosted by the Anti War Action Network.
Webinar: Defend Venezuela Against Trump’s Lies and Attacks!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Speakers included :
Blanca Eekhout, President of the Simon Bolivar Institute for Peace and Solidarity Among Peoples
Dozthor Zurlent, author of Globalization of the Capitalist Crisis
Organized by the Anti-War Action Network
Click here for a link to the video of the webinar
WEEK OF ACTION
WEEK OF ACTION
AWAN calls on all anti-war, anti-imperialist organizations around the country for a week of action from September 22-26th. During this year's UN General Assembly High-level Week, Palestine will take center stage due to the genocide and starvation in Gaza. A free Palestine will be the main focus both inside the UN, outside on the streets, and at protests across the country! That week Netanyahu will come to the US to try to justify his efforts to steal Gaza and the ongoing genocide. There will be protests in NYC, but we need protests across the country to demand that we hold war criminals accountable!
Arrest Netanyahu!
End aid to Israel!
End the siege of Gaza!
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We held actions to protest Netanyahu's speech at the UN in Milwaukee, Detroit, Tucson, Saint Paul, Portland, Green Bay, Jacksonville and sent a contingent to NYC to protest outside the United Nations.
Resisting Political Repression
Resisting Political Repression
Defending the Anti-War Movement’s Right to Organize!
Trump has increased repression on the people’s movements. Palestine solidarity activists across the country are fighting for their right to protest against genocide. Hear about how folks are fighting back and recent victories in defending the right to organize!
Included speakers:
Jess Sundin from the Committee to Stop FBI Repression
Maya Sanchez from New Orleans Stop Helping Israeli Ports
Conor Cauley from Jacksonville Palestine Solidarity Action Network
Natalie Rath from U of MN Students for a Democratic Society
Carlos Montes from Los Angeles CSO and the Committee to Stop FBI Repression
MC: Meredith Aby, Anti War Action Network steering committee
Click here to watch the video of the webinar.
Co-sponsored by the Anti War Action Network and the Committee to Stop FBI Repression.
Stop the Destruction of Gaza City
Stop the Destruction of Gaza City
Emergency Call for Action
August 16th, the IOF declared it would begin forcibly displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians towards southern Gaza the next day, and advanced toward Gaza City in the north. People on the ground are now sounding the alarms that a ground invasion of Gaza City has begun, but the systematic killing of journalists has led to a blackout of conventional media. Gaza City is the last major population center in the Gaza Strip with any form of infrastructure, and a ground invasion into Gaza City means the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands who are already reeling from the genocidal forced starvation that has been imposed by the siege on Gaza. The bombs landing on Gaza City to pave the way for this ground invasion are US-made and US-paid.
The time to stand up is now or never! We have to act immediately!
The Anti-War Action Network calls on all fighting anti-war organizations to take to the streets protest against the IOF plans to occupy Gaza City on August 18-19th to meet the urgency of this moment.
Hands off Gaza City!
Stop the Ground Invasion!
End US Aid to Israel!
Break the Siege in Gaza
Break the Siege in Gaza
National Day of Action to Break Siege in Gaza
Open Rafah Crossing
Abolish the (US-Run) GHF Mercenary Front
Money for human needs NOT war
The situation in Gaza has increasingly placed the intentional starvation of Palestinians that is being coordinated by the US and Israel at the forefront of the daily lives of the people. All aid from third parties has been completely cut off from Gaza since March 2nd, marking a clear qualitative escalation in the genocide. Even more disgracefully, the US and Israel have colluded to use this famine as a way to advance their military operations in Gaza by way of the US-run Gaza “Humanitarian” Foundation, a mercenary front which has used aid centers as a pretext to concentrate Palestinians in confined spaces in order to open fire on them. As of 7/7, 743 have been killed, nearly 5,000 injured while attempting to receive aid at GHF sites since they began operation on May 26th.
It is the obligation of all who oppose war and genocide, who desire to see Palestinians fed, that we take direct political action against this injustice. We call on all people of conscience to hold actions on the day of August 10th and surrounding week in order to demand that the US & Israeli governments:
1. Immediately open Rafah crossing for food aid to the people of Gaza
2. Cease all operations with the US-run and US government-funded Gaza “Humanitarian” Foundation
3. End aid to Israel
No Pride in Genocide
No Pride in Genocide
What’s the connection between LGBTQ rights in the US and the liberation of Palestine? Join us for a national panel detailing the ways the US and Israel appeal to LGBTQ rights as justification for occupation and genocide. Learn why it’s more important than ever to stand against imperialism and with the people of Palestine!
Speakers included:
Elle Horowitz, Dallas/Fort Worth Anti War Committee
Skyler Dorr, MN Anti War Committee
Lana Ksionek, Green Bay Anti-War Committee
Sara Mahmoud, Jacksonville Palestine Solidarity Network
MCs:
Julia Swezy, Denver Anti War Action
Ryan Delaney, Jacksonville Palestine Solidarity Network
Click here to watch the video of the webinar.
Organized by the Anti War Action Network
Al Nakba Week of Action
Al Nakba Week of Action
AWAN passed a resolution at our conference to organize actions to mark Al Nakba on the week of May 15, 2025 as a part of a national week of action.
We encourage all grassroots groups to organize protests or marches to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba.
We want to use these protests to raise the following demands:
Resist the ongoing Nakba!
End US aid to Israel!
Palestine will live forever!
Right of Return for All Palestinians!
No Peace On Stolen Land!
AWAN Al Nakba Actions 2025
Palestine Solidarity Grand Rapids - March
5/14 @ 6pm @ Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Denver Anti War Action - Walk Out
5/15 @ 1pm @ Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop, Denver
San Jose Against War - March
5/15 @ 6:30pm @ MLK library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA
Green Bay Anti War Committee - Vigil
5/15 @ 7pm @ Leicht Memorial Park, 128 Dousman St. Green Bay, WI
New Orleans Stop Helping Israel’s Ports
5/16 @ Noon, Rally at New Orleans ICE Field Office, 1250 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA
Women Against Military Madness - Protest
5/16 @ 4pm @ Summit Ave & Snelling Ave, St. Paul, MN
Seattle Against War - Protest
5/16 @ 5pm @ Westlake Plaza, 400 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Minnesota Anti-War Committee - March
5/17 @ 1:30 @ Gateway Park, Washington Ave & 1st Ave in Minneapolis, MN
Detroit Anti-War Committee - March
5 /17 @ 2pm @ 14250 Diversey Street, Dearborn, MI
Milwaukee Anti-War Committee - Protest
5/17 @ 2 PM @ Zeidler Park, 301 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI
New Orleans Stop Helping Israel’s Ports
5/17 @ 3 PM, Rally and March, Jackson Square, New Orleans LA
Dallas/Fort Worth Anti-War Committee - March
5/17 @ 5pm @ Ferris Plaza, Dallas, TX
Jacksonville Palestine Solidarity Network - Protest
5/ 17 @ 5PM @ 9834 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Portland for Palestine - Community Picnic
5/18 @ noon @ Laurel Hurst Park, SE Cesear E Chavez & Stark, Portland, OR
San Jose Against War - Movie
5/18 Film 1-2PM, Discussion 2-3PM @ San Jose Peace & Justice Center, 48 S 7th St. San Jose, CA
Dallas/Fort Worth Anti-War Committee - Protest
5/18 @ 6:30PM @ General Dynamics, 1200 N. Glenbrook Dr, Garland, TX
Political Prisoners' Day
Political Prisoners' Day
Palestinian Prisoners’ Day is commemorated every year on April 17 – a date approved by the Palestinian National Council in 1974 as a national day dedicated to the freedom of prisoners and support for their rights.
According to Addameer, Israel has over 9,500 Palestinian political prisoners. 3,405 prisoners are in administrative detention and 350 of them are children.
Here in the U.S., President Trump ordered ICE to detain Palestinian activist Mamoud Khalil. Khalil is a Columbia University student who led protests against the U.S./Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. With no legal due process, Khalil is now a political prisoner held in an ICE prison in rural Louisiana.
The Anti War Action Network calls on our supporters to organize actions to mark Palestinian Political Prisoners Day. Your action could be a protest, bannering, teach-in, etc. We just want there to be more attention drawn to the reality of how many Palestinians are being held by Israel - especially since the media has been focused on Israelis being held for over a year and a half.
Free Mahmoud Khalil!
Protesting for Palestine is NOT a crime!
No Aid to Israel!
Release All Palestinian Prisoners!
Join with the Anti War Action Network’s Week of Action for Land Day surrounding March 30th to commemorate the brave acts of resistance in Palestine and demand the right to return and an end to US aid to Israel.
Join with the Anti War Action Network’s Week of Action for Land Day surrounding March 30th to commemorate the brave acts of resistance in Palestine and demand the right to return and an end to US aid to Israel.
AWAN LAND DAY ACTIONS 2025
SEATTLE, WA
-3/26 @ 7-10 am @ Rep Smith’s office, 6811 S 204th St. Suite, Kent, WA
Land Day Rally - Tell Our Rep: Stop Funding War - Seattle Against War
ST PAUL, MN
-3/28 @ 4pm @ Snelling & Summit, St. Paul, MN
Protest: All Out of Land Day - Women Against Military Madness
CHICAGO, IL
-3/28 @ 4pm @ Israeli Consulate, 500 W Madison St, Chicago
Protest - Anti War Committee Chicago
SAN JOSE, CA
-3/28 @ 6pm @ Arab American Cultural Center, 3968 Twilight Dr., San Jose
Land Day Teach-In- San Jose Against War
DENVER, CO
-3/29 @ 1pm @ 5151 DTC Parkway, Greenwood Village, CO
Land Day Protest - Denver Ant War Action
FORT WORTH, TX
-3/29 @ 1pm @ 555 N. Grants Land, Fort Worth, TX
Lockheed Cyberquest Out of Fort Worth - DFW Anti-War Committee
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
-3/29 Meeting @ 12:45 @ 4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis to ride bikes together to go to the AWC march at Powderhorn Park - Great Ride of Return - Gaza Sun Birds
-3/29 @ 1pm @ NW corner of Powderhorn Park (E 32nd St & 10th Ave. S.)
Land Day March - MN AntI-War Committee
MILWAUKEE, WI
-3/29 @ 2pm @ Bayshore Park & Ride: 5725 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, WI
Land Day Rally & Car Caravan - Milwaukee Anti-War Committee
PORTLAND, OR
-3/30 @ 1pm @ Unthank Park, 510 N Shaver St, Portland, OR
Land Day March and Rally - Portland for Palestine
DALLAS, TX
-3/30 @ 6pm @ 2533 Cedar Crest Blvd, Dallas
Farha Movie Showing - Dallas Fort Worth Anti-War Committee
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
-4/ 2 @ 6pm @ Rosa Parks Circle, corner of Pearl and Monroe, Grand Rapids
Protest - Palestine Solidarity Grand Rapids
GREEN BAY, WI
-4/5 @ 3-6:30 pm Perkins Park Shelter, 600 N Fisk St. Green Bay, WI
Land Day Teach In - Green Bay Anti-War Committee
JACKSONVILLE, FL
-4/5 @ 4pm @ 9834 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Protest: Genocide Out of Jaxport! - Jacksonville Solidarity Network
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