Hello Peacemakers,

Here is a way to engage in action this morning, April 9, 10AM-11AM EST: Join with our global community to say #EndSanctionsSAVELIVES.  Below are some tweets. Make sure to include #EndSanctionsSaveLives and @codepink so we can retweet you.  

1. Below are some tweets. Make sure to include #EndSanctionsSaveLives and @codepink so we can retweet you.

   1. Did you know that unilateral sanctions are illegal under U.S. and international law? Sanctions kill civilians, especially during this global COVID-19 pandemic. #EndSanctionsSaveLives @codepink codepink.org/nosanctionslegislation https://www.commondreams.org/views/2019/06/17/us-sanctions-economic-sabotage-deadly-illegal-and-ineffective
   2. Outrageous! The Trump administration blocked #IMF emergency loans to help #Venezuela and #Iran fight #COVID19. #EndSanctionsSaveLives @codepink codepink.org/covid19diplomacy https://www.codepink.org/the_us_should_fight_covid_not_venezuela
   3. UN Human Rights Chief @mbachelet has urged the US to lift its deadly sanctions during this pandemic. U.S. sanctions are illegal!#EndSanctionsSaveLives @CODEPINK codepink.org/pathtopeace https://www.codepink.org/the_us_should_fight_covid_not_venezuelaTo Help Stem Coronavirus, Lift Sanctions on Iran
   4. This is evil and cruel. The whole world is calling on Trump to lift the brutal sanctions on Iran during this pandemic, but he is doing the opposite. US sanctions have destroyed Iran's healthcare system & stunted its response to #coronavirus. #EndSanctionsSaveLives https://www.codepink.org/noiransanctions https://www.commondreams.org/views/2019/06/17/us-sanctions-economic-sabotage-deadly-illegal-and-ineffective

This Saturday, we want to invite you to join CODEPINK DC as we practice social engagement with physical distancing. While we cannot meet in person, it is important that our community stays connected! We want to hear how you are doing, what you are doing to be of mutual aid, ways you are staying engaged and inspired, and how we can support you! We have lots to tell you about what we are doing! RSVP in the link below to receive the Zoom link and call-in information.

What: CODEPINK DC Local Zoom Meeting

When: Saturday, April 11, 6-7PM EST

Where: Zoom - rsvp for the zoom link

Whether you are able to join us this Saturday or not, we invite you to join us and take action from the safety of your homes in the following ways:

• Use our Global Days of Action on Military Spending Toolkit: Print and take a photo with this printable on social media on April 15 and tag CODEPINK! 
• Add your name to ending the sanction in Venezuela, a call for Global Ceasefire, and to cosponsor the Congressional Oversight of Sanctions Act.
• Watch our video highlighting the amazing work Cuba has done in addressing the pandemic not only in their country, but internationally and how lifting the sanctions can help them in their humanitarian work and more.
• Watch our webinar of amazing Iranian women and gender-nonconforming folks, including CODEPINK’s Leila Zand, discussing the ways in which U.S. sanctions has largely affected Iranian quality of life.
• Email [email protected] to volunteer with CODEPINK as we need help with research, writing, transcribing, social media, and more!
• Be sure to periodically check our National COVID-19 Resource Guide as we constantly update it.

We hope to see and hear from you all soon!

Onwards to peace,

Jodie, Leonardo, Medea, Michelle, Paki, Teri