Demands
"There is great diversity among our group, but we know that we will be more effective when we work together. We do not endeavour to reach absolute agreement on detailed policy, but we want to pressure governments to eradicate poverty, dramatically lessen inequality, and achieve the Millennium Development Goals."
The demands:
- Public accountability, Just governance and the Fulfillment of Human Rights
- Women's Rights and Gender Justice
- Climate Justice
- Trade justice
- Aid and Financing for Development
- Debt cancellation
- Peace and Security
The campaign demands that gender equality be recognized as a central issue for poverty eradication. The campaign further demands that upholding the rights of children, youth, women and other excluded groups, as well as ensuring their equal participation, be recognised as fundamental to the achievement of these goals.'
Read more about this topic: Global Call To Action Against Poverty
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