Dear NNOC member organizations and supporters,
In March, during the Week of Action in Defense of Cuba, we showed up in force. More than 30 actions across dozens of cities, from California to Maine, Florida to Minnesota, and beyond, made clear that Cuba is not alone. The International U.S.-Cuba Normalization Conference in New York brought together 225 delegates and passed an action plan that launched the Saving Lives Campaign for neonatal and maternal health in Cuba. That was a powerful week. Now we need to go even bigger.
The situation on the island is dire. Doctors are performing surgery by cellphone light. Neonatal incubators are failing during blackouts. Over 100,000 patients are waiting for surgery, including 12,000 children. Three hundred of Cuba’s 395 essential medicines are in shortage. This is not just sanctions. It is collective punishment. It is genocide.
This fall will be decisive for our movement and for the struggle against the U.S. war on the Cuban people. This email contains four ways to plug in.
Prolonged Political Action for Cuba: September and October
Contact your representatives about these bills:
* H.R.7521 – United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026: Introduced by Rep. James P. McGovern (MA). Would repeal the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 and the Helms-Burton Act, ending the U.S. blockade.
* S.136 – United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025: Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (OR). Would end the blockade and other restrictions on trade and travel to Cuba.
* H.J.Res. 153 – Introduced by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (NY). Would direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Cuba.
* S.J.Res. 193 – Introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (VA), with Sen. Schiff (CA) and Sen. Gallego (AZ). The Senate companion to H.J.Res. 153.
Lobbying tips: Build relationships with staffers, not just elected officials. Try phone banking to fill up voicemail boxes. This work can be enraging, so bring what you need to stay calm and regulated. Watch our recent national advocacy training for more tips.
Global Week of Action Against U.S. Genocide in Cuba: October 24 – 31, Day of Action: Wednesday, October 28
On October 28, the UN General Assembly will vote for the 34th time to condemn the U.S. blockade. For 33 years, the world has voted overwhelmingly to end it. The United States has ignored every single vote. This year, the vote cannot stand alone.
From October 24 to 31, as part of the #NoWarOnCuba campaign, we call on all NNOC member organizations, friends of Cuba, and social justice movements worldwide to organize, mobilize, and raise our voices. Host people’s assemblies, town halls, teach-ins, film screenings, cultural nights, material aid drives, webinars, letter-writing actions, and social media storms. Make the issue impossible to ignore.
On October 28, the day of the UN vote, organize a rally, march, banner drop, vigil, online action, or solidarity event in your city as part of an internationally synchronized day of action. Take to the streets. Take to every platform you have.
Learn more and register your action at nowaroncuba.com.
The next National No War on Cuba meeting is Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM ET. Register to join us and get ready for the Week of Action.
NNOC Fall 2026 Annual Meeting: November 20-22, Portland, Oregon
Join us in Portland as we chart the next phase of the fight to end the U.S. blockade and stop the war on Cuba. Hear directly from the front lines of the US-Cuba solidarity movement. Learn the truth about life in Cuba today, the devastating toll of the U.S. blockade, and the work ahead to normalize relations between our two countries.
Visit nnoc.org/portland2026 to learn more register now.
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Transnational Material Aid Caravan to Cuba: October 2026 – February 2027
NNOC and VB are coordinating a material aid caravan with organizers in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Planning runs through fall and winter. Material aid collection and consolidation begin in January 2027. The caravan departs for the island in February 2027. More details will be shared soon.
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What You Can Do Right Now
* Contact your rep about H.R.7521, S.136, H.J.Res. 153, and S.J.Res. 193 ahead of the midterms.
* Register your action for the Week of Action Against US Genocide in Cuba at nowaroncuba.com
* Join the National No War on Cuba call on October 15 at 7 PM ET. Register today.
* Register for the NNOC Fall Meeting at nnoc.org/portland2026
As Comandante Fidel Castro said, unity is the most important thing. Without it, nothing is possible. With it, everything is possible.
¡Cuba Sí, Bloqueo No!
In solidarity,National Network on Cuba
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