VOW sent a letter in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and to condemn the illegal U.S. air strikes and kidnapping of President Maduro and his wife to Prime Minister Carney and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anand. We also collected signatures on an open letter to Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to say “Hands Off Venezuela!” and sent it off to the U.S. Embassy.

VOW endorses the Global Day of Action in Solidarity with Venezuela that is organized by World BEYOND War and taking place across Canada and around the world this Saturday, January 17. There will be an action in Waterloo at the Public Square at 2:00pm.

Join the Canada-Wide Peace & Justice Network’s webinar to discuss Venezuela’s struggle for self-determination against U.S. imperialist attack, and the role of the antiwar movement in defending Venezuela.

Across six learning modules, three optional live sessions, and an end-of-course strategy simulation, participants will explore how Unarmed Civilian Defense (UCD) has been used to counter invasion, occupation, dictatorship, and war. The course draws on insights from peace and conflict studies, civil resistance, unarmed civilian protection, human rights, community security, social movements, and media and communications, offering a grounded understanding of both theory and practice. Through global case studies, practical tools, and collaborative learning with a diverse cohort, participants will gain concrete strategies for defending life, dignity, and democracy through people-powered action — without war.

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