Venezuela - Showing another world is possible

Venezuelan student leader Abraham Aparacio is touring British universities giving a first-hand account of the amazing social transformation taking place in Venezuela.

Since the election of President Chavez in 1998, Venezuela has seen remarkable social change. For the first time ever, millions of people now have access to a doctor following the introduction of free health care and illiteracy has been eradicated. A new constitution has extended democracy and guaranteed the rights of women, LGBT people and Venezuela's black and indigenous majority.

All of this has been endorsed in 11 national elections since 1998.

Yet the Bush Administration in Washington has responded to these measures with an international campaign to try to isolate Venezuela — showing it has no concern either for democracy or the welfare of the people of Venezuela.

Come and hear a first hand account of the inspiring social change with Abraham Aparacio, National Director for Universities, the Bolivarian Federation of Students.

Come and hear him speak:

Monday 9th October

12.30pm, Staffordshire University / 7pm, Liverpool University

Tuesday 10th October

2pm, Manchester University / 6pm Lancaster University

Wednesday 11th October

1pm, Glasgow University / 6pm, Stirling University

Thursday 12th October

1pm, Bradford University / 7pm, Leeds University

Friday 13th October

1pm, Nottingham University

Monday 16th October

1pm, Warwick University / 7.30pm, Sheffield University

Tuesday 17th October

1pm, UWE Bristol / 6pm, Cardiff University

Wednesday 18th October

1pm, London School of Economics

Thursday 19th October

1pm, Sussex University / 5pm, Goldsmiths College

Organised by Venezuela Information Centre Supported by NUS “Society and Citizenship Zone” and the NUS Black Students Campaign