Here is some vital info on the SECOND INTERNATIONAL WHITEBAND DAY due to take place next month!
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On 10 September, the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) is organising White Band Day 2 – the second in a series of massive international mobilisations. GCAP will send a clear message to governments across the world that politicians must keep their promises to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
Five years on from the Millennium Summit world leaders are meeting, from 14 –16 September, to discuss progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the United Nations World Summit (MDG +5 Summit). Thus far, efforts to reach the MDGs have fallen woefully short of what is needed to achieve them. Which is why, just ahead of this Summit on 10 September, the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) is organizing White Band Day 2 – the second in a series of massive international mobilizations from GCAP. GCAP will send a clear message to governments across the world that politicians must keep their promises to achieve the MDGs. Together, we will show the breadth and depth of support for action now to end poverty.
The GCAP International Facilitation Group met last month in Bangkok and put together a range of messages and actions focusing on the UN Summit. This mobilization guide gives an overview of the agreed actions and messages from this meeting. Of course, national coalitions will undertake their own events and actions, with their own messaging, but if we unite and speak with one voice, we can make a powerful impact and force our leaders to take action before it is too late.
GCAP messages for the UN MDG Summit +5
At an international level we will demand that rich countries and international institutions change trade rules, give more and better aid and debt relief. At a national level, GCAP national coalitions will press for the specific changes that are most urgently needed to progress the MDGs and policies to eradicate poverty in their country.
The suggested globally coordinated actions for national coalitions from the Bangkok meeting are also only intended to act as a broad guide for groups to incorporate into pre-existing plans for White Band Day 2 and to adapt to suit their local and national context – but please remember that when we unite in joint initiatives we are much more powerful
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http://www.whiteband.org/specialIssues/UNP5/unp54/gcapnews.2005-08-11.7631071446/en
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White Band Day 2: Wake up to poverty!
On 10 September, people across the world will unite in the second GCAP mobilisation to demand that world leaders Wake-Up to Poverty.
In this section, you will find:
1) A brief introduction to the White Band Day 2
2) GCAP mobilisation guide for White Band Day 2 (in English, Spanish, French and Arabic)
3) Wake up to Poverty! logos and posters (to download)
4) Country highlights of planned actions for White Band Day 2 (to be updated)
5) Related links
White Band Day 2: what we’re doing and why
Five years on from the Millennium Summit world leaders are meeting, from 14 –16 September, to discuss progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the United Nations World Summit. Thus far, efforts to reach the MDGs have fallen woefully short of what is needed to achieve them.
On 10 September, during the second GCAP mobilisation day, thousands of people will be holding breakfast meetings with politicians, all night vigils, rallies outside state buildings, jamborees, petitions and early morning press calls. World leaders will literally be waking-up to the voices of people demanding action to end poverty before they depart for the UN World Summit. These actions will be mirrored in New York on 14 September, the opening day of the Summit, with a stunt including alarm clocks to “Wake-up” the delegates. Millions of people will also be wearing white bands – the symbol of the campaign – to show their solidarity for an end to poverty.
A number of countries have already arranged meetings with their leaders, and others have suggested doing “Shadow Reports” on their government progress toward to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Tell us your plans. Contact us at info@whiteband.org. Also go through our website to find out more about the campaign and to be in touch with the GCAP national coalitions.
Downloads:
GCAP mobilisation guide for White Band Day 2 (pdf)
Also available in:
Spanish (pdf)
French (pdf)
Arab version available soon
Wake up to Poverty! logos and English poster (pdf version)
Related links:
GCAP page on the UN World Summit (including news, background and information papers, NGO statements, lobby and policy guidelines, and calendar of events)
The Millennium Campaign
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http://www.whiteband.org/News/gcapnews.2005-08-15.2252367467/en
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Get ready for this, everyone!
It wasn't just about Live8 and Gleneagles -
it's about the struggle to end extreme poverty every day of our lives!
Take very good care. Blessings not just for those who kneel.
ALWAYS ONE, debbie
ALL I Want Is To Get Right Next To You
Check it out:
On 10 September, the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) is organising White Band Day 2 – the second in a series of massive international mobilisations. GCAP will send a clear message to governments across the world that politicians must keep their promises to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
Five years on from the Millennium Summit world leaders are meeting, from 14 –16 September, to discuss progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the United Nations World Summit (MDG +5 Summit). Thus far, efforts to reach the MDGs have fallen woefully short of what is needed to achieve them. Which is why, just ahead of this Summit on 10 September, the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) is organizing White Band Day 2 – the second in a series of massive international mobilizations from GCAP. GCAP will send a clear message to governments across the world that politicians must keep their promises to achieve the MDGs. Together, we will show the breadth and depth of support for action now to end poverty.
The GCAP International Facilitation Group met last month in Bangkok and put together a range of messages and actions focusing on the UN Summit. This mobilization guide gives an overview of the agreed actions and messages from this meeting. Of course, national coalitions will undertake their own events and actions, with their own messaging, but if we unite and speak with one voice, we can make a powerful impact and force our leaders to take action before it is too late.
GCAP messages for the UN MDG Summit +5
At an international level we will demand that rich countries and international institutions change trade rules, give more and better aid and debt relief. At a national level, GCAP national coalitions will press for the specific changes that are most urgently needed to progress the MDGs and policies to eradicate poverty in their country.
The suggested globally coordinated actions for national coalitions from the Bangkok meeting are also only intended to act as a broad guide for groups to incorporate into pre-existing plans for White Band Day 2 and to adapt to suit their local and national context – but please remember that when we unite in joint initiatives we are much more powerful
-------------------------------------------------------
http://www.whiteband.org/specialIssues/UNP5/unp54/gcapnews.2005-08-11.7631071446/en
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White Band Day 2: Wake up to poverty!
On 10 September, people across the world will unite in the second GCAP mobilisation to demand that world leaders Wake-Up to Poverty.
In this section, you will find:
1) A brief introduction to the White Band Day 2
2) GCAP mobilisation guide for White Band Day 2 (in English, Spanish, French and Arabic)
3) Wake up to Poverty! logos and posters (to download)
4) Country highlights of planned actions for White Band Day 2 (to be updated)
5) Related links
White Band Day 2: what we’re doing and why
Five years on from the Millennium Summit world leaders are meeting, from 14 –16 September, to discuss progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the United Nations World Summit. Thus far, efforts to reach the MDGs have fallen woefully short of what is needed to achieve them.
On 10 September, during the second GCAP mobilisation day, thousands of people will be holding breakfast meetings with politicians, all night vigils, rallies outside state buildings, jamborees, petitions and early morning press calls. World leaders will literally be waking-up to the voices of people demanding action to end poverty before they depart for the UN World Summit. These actions will be mirrored in New York on 14 September, the opening day of the Summit, with a stunt including alarm clocks to “Wake-up” the delegates. Millions of people will also be wearing white bands – the symbol of the campaign – to show their solidarity for an end to poverty.
A number of countries have already arranged meetings with their leaders, and others have suggested doing “Shadow Reports” on their government progress toward to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Tell us your plans. Contact us at info@whiteband.org. Also go through our website to find out more about the campaign and to be in touch with the GCAP national coalitions.
Downloads:
GCAP mobilisation guide for White Band Day 2 (pdf)
Also available in:
Spanish (pdf)
French (pdf)
Arab version available soon
Wake up to Poverty! logos and English poster (pdf version)
Related links:
GCAP page on the UN World Summit (including news, background and information papers, NGO statements, lobby and policy guidelines, and calendar of events)
The Millennium Campaign
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http://www.whiteband.org/News/gcapnews.2005-08-15.2252367467/en
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Get ready for this, everyone!
It wasn't just about Live8 and Gleneagles -
it's about the struggle to end extreme poverty every day of our lives!
Take very good care. Blessings not just for those who kneel.
ALWAYS ONE, debbie
ALL I Want Is To Get Right Next To You