Global Call To Action Against Poverty - Mobilisation Dates

Mobilisation Dates

Throughout 2005 GCAP mobilised millions through a series of 'White Band Days', when the symbol was used to highlight the injustice of global poverty.

• White Band Day 1 – July 1, 2005
• White Band Day 2 – September 10, 2005
• White Band Day 3 – December 10, 2005
• White Band Day 4 – October 17, 2006 (part of the Month of Mobilization)
• White Band Day 5 – October 17, 2007

A month of mobilization was launched on September 16, 2005 (to coincide with the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank) which will build up to a climax on White Band Day 4 on the October 17 (International Day for the Eradication of Poverty). During the month, countries around the world undertook an array of actions, culminating in the global white band day. The white band remains the campaign's symbol and expression of solidarity against poverty.

During 2007 national campaigns and coalitions mobilized on key national dates as well as the international white band day.

From 1 September – 20 October 2008, concerned citizens in over 100 countries will join together again for 50 Global Days of Action Against Poverty, united by the symbol of the white band. They will be calling for governments to eradicate poverty, dramatically lessen inequality, and achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

The main body of the UK programme for the 50 Global Days of Action currently features 23 events, with over 50 NGOs and civil society organisations involved to date. It includes opportunities to influence major international meetings, lobbying at party conferences, an activist training forum, a stunt, public meetings and a major demonstration against child poverty in the UK.