Development and Peace takes part in the G8/G20 At the Table campaign
Friday, May 7th, 2010
In the lead-up to the G8/G20 summit being held this year in Canada, Development and Peace has joined the At The Table campaign, a coalition of civil society organizations asking that poverty eradication, climate change and economic reform be placed as priorities on the agendas at both the G8 and the G20 meetings in June.
This campaign is asking Canadians to figuratively take their place “At the Table” with G8 and G20 leaders by signing a declaration that outlines policy goals being put forward by this broad coalition of organizations. These include the following:
1. Poverty and Inequality
Keep commitments to developing countries
Invest in and empower women and children
2. Climate Change
Reduce greenhouse gas pollution
Support poorer countries in responding
3. The Global Economy
Ensure global recovery for all
Make global rules and institutions fair
Supporters can add their name to the list of signatories by filling out the e-action card below. The full list of signatories from across the country and the globe will be presented to world leaders prior to the summit.
Canadians are also encouraged to organize their own At the Table dinner, where they can invite friends and family to discuss issues that affect the Global South and to sign the declaration.
Development and Peace has been encouraging Canadians to be engaged in the G8 since September 2009, when it asked supporters to send a card to their MPs and to the PMO’s office asking that food sovereignty be placed on the G8 agenda.
Your voice at the G8/G20: Sign the declaration here!
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Kelly Di Domenico
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