Avi Lewis is a long-standing advocate for human rights and justice. His visit to Gaza in 2009 was a defining moment, giving him firsthand insight into the harsh realities faced by Palestinians living under siege. This experience solidified his commitment to challenging systems of oppression and amplifying the voices of those fighting for liberation.
Now running as the New Democratic Party candidate for Vancouver Centre in the upcoming federal election, Avi brings a bold vision of justice to the political arena. As an MP, he will fight to actually end Canadian arms sales to regimes committing human rights abuses and to press for genuine accountability in international conflicts. For Avi, standing with Palestinians living under apartheid is part of a broader commitment to global justice and peace.
Avi’s campaign is grounded in the belief that global systemic change is necessary, and that starts by electing local leaders who stand up to oppressors and war profiteers. Supporting his run for MP is a way you can contribute to a global movement that prioritizes human rights over profits and war. Join this effort by sharing these stories, contributing to his campaign as a volunteer or donor, and advocating for a Canada that lives its values on the global stage.
Recent speeches, interviews and writing
- Avi's Jewish Faculty Network speech on the genocide in Gaza, February 2024 [video]
- CBC interview on the South African case against Israel, February 2024 [video]
- Op-Ed: Canada has a moral obligation to support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Globe and Mail, January 2024
- Avi's Chilling Encounter with the Israeli military in Gaza, The Breach
- Avi on the Jewish Heretics Podcast, March 2024 [video]
- Libby Davies interviews Avi Lewis, Rabble Radio, July 2024 [audio]
