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In 2000, 189 governments made the historic commitment to half extreme poverty by 2015. We are halfway to the deadline, but poverty still kills 50,000 people every day.

So it’s not surprising that some people think poverty can never be ended. It can. And you have the power to make sure it happens. Not some time in the distant future, but in our generation.

Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas has joined the global call to action against poverty, and has written a powerful new song "in my name" demanding that governments act now.

Be part of it. Tell your leaders to act in your name to end poverty and inequality.

We can be the generation that ends poverty

In 2000, 189 governments made the historic commitment to half extreme poverty by 2015. We are halfway to the deadline, but poverty still kills 50,000 people every day.

So it’s not surprising that some people think poverty can never be ended. It can. And you have the power to make sure it happens. Not some time in the distant future, but in our generation.

Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas has joined the global call to action against poverty, and has written a powerful new song "in my name" demanding that governments act now.

Be part of it. Tell your leaders to act in your name to end poverty and inequality

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Over 116 Million Stand Up Against Poverty



MORE THAN 116 MILLION PEOPLE – NEARLY 2% OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION -- STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY

WORLD RECORD FOR MASS MOBILIZATION SHATTERED

CITIZENS DEMAND THAT WORLD LEADERS KEEP PROMISES TO ACHIEVE THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND END INEQUALITY

Anti-poverty campaigners today announced that more than 116 million people – nearly two percent of the world population – mobilized at events in 131 countries on October 17-19 as part of “Stand Up and Take Action.” The mobilization, which was ratified by Guinness as breaking the world record for the biggest mass mobilization on a single issue, sends a clear message to world leaders that citizens will not stay seated while promises to end poverty remain unfulfilled. At least 5 million additional people – many in Africa and Latin America-- Stood Up at events not submitted before the Guinness deadline.

“In what was undoubtedly the largest global mobilization against poverty in living memory, citizens around the globe put their leaders at the national and global level on notice that their commitments to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 have to be met – no more delays or excuses are acceptable,” said Salil Shetty of the United Nations Millennium Campaign. “Already, world leaders are responding. Mass mobilizations have the power to change the course of history, and we will not stop mobilizing and advocating for action until the Millennium Development Goals are achieved for the poorest people in the world.”

Your Voice Counts

Starting today, over 60 million people, 1% of the world's population will take action against poverty and inequality. You can join them in demanding world leaders keep their promises to End Poverty and ensure that all citizens realize their Human Rights.



Take Action by midnight on Sunday, Oct. 19th to be counted in the Guinness World Record for the most people to take action to End Poverty.



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