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Experts Debate Economic Policies that Work for Health and Education
The uncertainties created by the global financial crisis highlight the need to consider new approaches to economic policy. On December 10 -- International Human Rights Day -- more than 100 people attended an event organized by ActionAid USA to discuss economic policies that support health and education in developing countries.
Small Steps in Climate Talks
If global temperatures continue to rise at their current rate, our planet and its people will face dire consequences. Billions of people will be at increased risk for hunger and malnutrition as food production dramatically decreases. ActionAid participated in the global climate talks held in Poznan, Poland, where world leaders took a few small steps toward a new climate change treaty.
Tell Congress: No Gold Sales for IMF without Major Policy Changes to Support Health and Education
The US Congress must decide whether to allow the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to sell some of its gold reserves to fund its administrative expenses. Add your voice to the hundreds of ActionAid’s civil society partners around the world who are insisting that there be no such deal unless the IMF makes major changes in its lending advice to developing countries.
Will Hunger be Forgotten on World Food Day?
October 16 is World Food Day, a day of reflection and action to combat global hunger. This year the global financial crisis threatens to sideline that focus. Join ActionAid to call on governments and aid agencies to honor their commitments to end world hunger.
Malawi Journal: Community Adaptation to Climate Change
ActionAid USA's Ilana Solomon traveled to Malawi to learn more about how local people are responding to climate change. She met with women who are changing their communities and transforming their lives. She discusses how their efforts relate to our advocacy for new international funds for climate adaptation.
Elders join ActionAid’s HungerFREE campaign to demand urgent action on global food crisis
Kofi Annan, Desmond Tutu, Mary Robinson and other Elders joined forces with ActionAid’s HungerFREE campaign July 16th to continue the fight against the global food crisis.
ActionAid and Naomi Klein
ActionAid supporter and author, Naomi Klein discussed her international best-selling book, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism to a packed house with ActionAid Thursday, July 10th at Busboys and Poets.
