70 organizations call on the IMF to support a Financial Transaction Tax February 3, 2010 "70 organizations from around the world challenged the IMF to report the truth in a paper they are preparing for the G20 on how the banks should compensate for the massive government bailouts they received. The groups signed a letter calling for the creation of a new financial transactions tax (or FTT), which would assess a modest tax on trades of stock, currency, options, and other derivatives..."
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Zimbabwe Solidarity Update February 1, 2010 "Despite continuing tensions, Zimbabwe’s fragile inclusive government has resulted in significant economic and political changes since its formation in February 2009. Click here to read February's Zimbabwe Solidarity Update..."
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Africa Policy Outlook 2010 January 2010 - Gerald LeMelle "One year after President Obama was sworn in to office, and less than a week before his State of the Union address, Africa Action today released its Africa Policy Outlook 2010, also published by Foreign Policy in Focus. The Outlook is an annual publication forecasts the key issues and developments in Africa policy, such as climate change, the global economic crisis, HIV/AIDS, foreign aid and other country topics, and it analyzes trends in U.S. relations with Africa under the current administration..."
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Organizations Unite to Tell Treasury Secretary Geithner: Cancel Haiti’s Debt Now and No More Debt for Disaster January 26, 2010 "Today 80 US religious denominations, human rights groups, and development agencies including the Jubilee USA Network, Africa Action, the AFL-CIO, and the ONE Campaign sent a letter to US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, urging him to negotiate immediate debt cancellation for Haiti by the international financial institutions..."
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Key Contacts for Zimbabwe Activism January 25, 2010 "Africa Action envisions a vibrant Zimbabwe built on a strong culture of democratic governance, economic security for communities, and timely free and fair elections. The following tools can help you take effective action on U.S. policy towards Zimbabwe [PDF]...
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Letter to President Obama: Do More for Environmental Justice Around the World December 18, 2009 "This month is a critical time for civil society and climate change activists around the world. While the Climate Change summit in Copenhagen is taking place, the international community must reach a strong and just climate agreement. Click here to read a letter to President Obama endorsed by over 60 organizations..."
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South African Government to Recognize and Award Africa Action’s Jennifer Davis December 10, 2009 "The Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo is awarded to foreign nationals (Heads of State and Government) and other foreign dignitaries. It is awarded for her contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle, the field of education and commitment to human rights. Click here to read more about Jennifer Davis and the Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo..."
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Advocacy Groups Decry Profiteering by Vulture Funds in Liberia December 2, 2009 "Urgent: A London court recently awarded two Vulture Funds a $20 million judgment against Liberia. This amount of money represents the country’s entire education budget and 150% of their spending on health in 2008..."
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Women in Conflict: Break the Silence! November 25, 2009 "This Wednesday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On this day, Africa Action has released a new public education resource on the prevalence of rape in conflict. Read the full report here..."
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