Archive | September, 2011

MDG Countdown 2011

Posted on 26 September 2011 by Tim Norton

On 21 September 2011, the UK Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell and USAID Administrator Raj Shah will be hosting an event during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) – MDG Countdown 2011: Celebrating successes and innovations.

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Working together to Make Poverty History at CHOGM

Working together to Make Poverty History at CHOGM

Posted on 23 September 2011 by Paddy Cullen

Oxfam's WA campaigner Paddy Cullen explains the importance of the CHOGM meeting in Perth this October.

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Keep the Promise!

Keep the Promise!

Posted on 21 September 2011 by Make Poverty History

This October 15-17, join us in reminding Australian politicians to Keep The Promise to the world’s poor and the commitment to halve global poverty by 2015. Join the campaign. Find out more and get involved!

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The End of Polio: add your support and vaccinate a child

The End of Polio: add your support and vaccinate a child

Posted on 21 September 2011 by Joelle Auffray

In the fight against extreme poverty, it can often be hard to convey the incredible progress that is being made. But right now our generation is faced with an opportunity to do just that. We stand on the brink of eradicating the second human disease in history. Polio – a disease that pulls vulnerable children [...]

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International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace

Posted on 20 September 2011 by Joelle Auffray

The International Day of Peace, created by the United Nations in 1981, is celebrated on September 21 every year.

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Urgent action on health MDGs

Urgent action on health MDGs

Posted on 15 September 2011 by Tim Norton

This October, Commonwealth leaders are coming together in Perth to discuss a range of issues. it's the perfect opportunity to act on several of the health related MDGs.

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