Global Week of Action Against U.S. Genocide in Cuba: October 24 to 31, 2026
International Day of Action: October 28, 2026
Answers to common questions about the Global Week of Action Against U.S. Genocide in Cuba, how to get involved, and the No War on Cuba campaign.
The Basics
What is the Global Week of Action Against U.S. Genocide in Cuba?
It is a week of coordinated, internationally synchronized actions from October 24 to 31, 2026, organized as part of the #NoWarOnCuba campaign. Organizations and individuals worldwide are called to host events, take action, and raise their voices to demand an end to the blockade, which we are naming accurately as a genocide.
Who is organizing this?
The National Network on Cuba (NNOC) is coordinating the call, but the Week of Action is a global effort. It is led by NNOC member organizations, friends of Cuba, and social justice organizations and movements worldwide.
Why October 28?
On October 28, the UN General Assembly will vote on the resolution “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” This is the 34th consecutive year the resolution has been introduced. The vote provides a global synchronization point for action.
Why This Matters
Why are you calling the blockade a genocide?
The blockade is not simply a policy disagreement or a set of sanctions. It is a deliberate strategy designed to create conditions of death, deprivation, and despair for the Cuban people.
What is the energy blockade?
In January 2026, the United States imposed an energy blockade on Cuba, threatening any country that supplied the island with oil. This has created a near-total fuel shortage, leading to prolonged blackouts, water shortages, and the collapse of essential services including healthcare, transportation, and food distribution.
Getting Involved
Who can participate?
Everyone. NNOC member organizations, friends of Cuba, social justice organizations, unions, student groups, faith communities, cultural organizations, and individuals who cannot look away any longer.
What kinds of actions can I organize?
Be creative! The possibilities are endless. During the Week of Action, you can host teach-ins, film screenings, cultural nights, material aid drives, webinars, letter-writing actions, and social media storms. On October 28, you can organize a rally, march, vigil, online action, or solidarity event in your city. The goal is to make the issue impossible to ignore.
How do I register my action?
Visit nowaroncuba.com/register-your-event to register your event. When you register, you will receive the #NoWarOnCuba toolkit which includes promotional materials, and action guides to help you organize.
Is there a toolkit or resources available?
Yes. Check out the #NoWarOnCuba toolkit, which includes graphics, social media templates, fact sheets, and organizing guides.
The UN Vote
What exactly is being voted on?
The UN General Assembly resolution titled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” This resolution calls for an end to the US blockade.
When does the debate and vote take place?
The debate takes place on October 27, 2026. The vote takes place on October 28, 2026.
What was the result of last year’s vote?
In 2025, the vote was 165 in favor, 7 against, and 12 abstentions. The countries that voted against were the United States, Israel, Argentina, Paraguay, North Macedonia, Ukraine, and Hungary.
Will the vote actually end the blockade?
No. The UN vote is not binding. The United States has ignored 33 consecutive votes. The vote is a moral statement by the international community. It is a tool for pressure, but it is not enough on its own. That is why the Global Week of Action Against U.S. Genocide in Cuba is necessary.
The No War on Cuba Campaign
What is #NoWarOnCuba?
#NoWarOnCuba is a global movement to stop U.S. military aggression against Cuba. Through shared resources, coordinated communications, and a common plan, we act quickly and collectively when Cuba is threatened.
Our Demands:
– End all military escalation against Cuba
– Remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list
– End the economic blockadeReturn Guantánamo Bay to the Cuban people
– Normalize relations between the U.S. and Cuba
– End U.S. military and financial support for war anywhere in the world
What is the National Network on Cuba (NNOC)?
The NNOC is a U.S.-based umbrella organization composed of more than 60 organizations advocating for an end to Washington’s hostility towards Cuba, especially the inhumane U.S. economic blockade against Cuba. NNOC member organizations include labor, faith, peace, solidarity, and social justice groups from across the United States.
How can my organization join NNOC?
If your organization is based in the US you can apply to join NNOC at nnoc.org/member-orgs.
The US Blockade on Cuba
What is the blockade?
The US blockade on Cuba is a comprehensive economic, commercial, and financial embargo that has been in place for over 60 years. It restricts trade, travel, and financial transactions between the United States and Cuba, and it punishes third countries and companies that do business with Cuba.
What is the Helms-Burton Act?
The Helms-Burton Act is a 1996 US law that codifies and strengthens the blockade. Title III of the law allows US nationals to sue foreign companies that do business with Cuban properties nationalized after 1959. This has had a chilling effect on international investment in Cuba.
What is the State Sponsor of Terrorism list?
The US State Department maintains a unilateral list of countries it claims sponsor terrorism. Cuba was added to this list in 2021, despite the fact that Cuba has been a victim of terrorism and has cooperated with international counterterrorism efforts. This designation triggers additional sanctions and restricts banking and travel.
What is the human cost of the blockade?
The human cost is staggering. It includes shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. It includes prolonged blackouts, water shortages, and the collapse of essential services. It includes rising infant mortality, cancer deaths, and the denial of life-saving treatments. It includes the suffering of families who cannot access basic necessities. The blockade is a war on the Cuban people.