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Send-a-Sock to support a ban on cluster bombs in Australia

Send-a-Sock to support a ban on cluster bombs in Australia

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Joelle Auffray

MPH has joined the Cluster Munition Coalition Australia (CMCA) to support the Send-a-Sock campaign. The campaign addresses the proposed Australian legislation on cluster bombs.While the Australian Government has signed the international ban on cluster bombs and are soon to ratify it, the draft legislation has loopholes.  It would allow Australian troops to assist the US in [...]

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Make Aid Transparent

Make Aid Transparent

Posted on 27 October 2011 by Make Poverty History

Aid makes a real difference. It can save lives, put kids into school, and reduce poverty and suffering. But at the moment no one knows exactly how much money is being spent, where or on what.

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Keep the Promise – Global Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Keep the Promise – Global Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Posted on 11 October 2011 by Tim Norton

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.

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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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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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Show your support for Robin Hood

Show your support for Robin Hood

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Make Poverty History

Join the global day of action in support of a Robin Hood Tax - write to the G20 today!

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Thank the Government for their commitment to aid

Thank the Government for their commitment to aid

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Make Poverty History

Send a thank you to the Government for the increase to 0.35 per cent in overseas aid for this budget year, and their renewed commitment to 0.5 per cent by 2015.

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The Make Poverty History Action Lab

The Make Poverty History Action Lab

Posted on 24 January 2011 by Make Poverty History

This year, be part of the select group that transforms a movement - take part in the Make Poverty History Action Lab.

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