Press Releases from 2011
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ONE and (RED) Launch (2015)QUILT to Fight AIDS
This World AIDS Day, December 1, ONE and (RED) will join together to launch the (2015)QUILT (www.2015quilt.com)- an innovative social media initiative designed to bring people from all over the world together to fight for a historic achievement - the delivery of the first AIDS free generation in the more than 30 years since the virus was first diagnosed.
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ONE Response to UK Autumn Statement
In response to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement Adrian Lovett, Europe Director of anti-poverty campaign ONE, said: "George Osborne's confirmation that Britain will invest 0.7% of national income in overseas aid is good news. Our aid is saving lives and building livelihoods - and it is in Britain's long-term interest as we seek new global opportunities for UK business.
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The future of aid: ONE calls for focus on transparency, accountability and results at Busan
As 2500 people prepare to convene in South Korea to discuss the future of international aid, anti-poverty campaign group ONE has called for donors to be held accountable for the promises they make to improve the way aid is delivered to the world's poor. More
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Halfway there in the fight against AIDS
In response to the UNAIDS World AIDS Day report Adrian Lovett, Europe Director of ONE, said: "The latest UNAIDS figures are a wake-up call. They show the huge progress we've made in combating HIV, but they also underline the major push needed now in order to turn the corner in this epidemic.
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G20: 75 minutes of hope in a summit dominated by Greece
At a summit dominated by the eurozone crisis G20 leaders failed to recognise that investing in Africa is a big part of the solution to the global economic crisis, says anti-poverty group ONE. Bill Gates' report on financing development does however provide a new opportunity for leaders to make good on their promises in the years ahead. More
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ONE calls on president Calderon not to drop the G20 development agenda
Mexico will take over the G20 at a stormy time for the global economy. Mexico can lead on restoring a truly global outlook to the G20, with Africa as part of the solution to the growth and debt crises that has dominated in France. When ONE co-founder Bono met with President Calderón in May there was strong agreement the G20 should continue to focus on fighting poverty.
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Gates offers relief from Greek tragedy and puts Africa centre stage
Anti poverty-group ONE today welcomed Bill Gates' report on development and urged G20 leaders to embrace his "bold formula". More
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The untold story: famine avoided
Anti-poverty campaign group ONE today launched a new short film about the food crisis in the Horn of Africa as part of its Hungry No More campaign. The films, which are the result of a unique collaboration with the African production company A24 Media, focus on the untold story of the food crisis that is gripping the region. More
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500 miles from the 500 million
As G20 leaders prepare to meet in Cannes, just 500 miles from the African coast, anti-poverty group ONE has urged them not to overlook the opportunity on their doorstep or to forget the ongoing food crisis in the Horn of Africa. More
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Europe takes a step forward in fight against corruption
ONE has welcomed new measures proposed today by the European Commission that will help put an end to the resource curse that has blighted so many African countries. The new regulations will mean that extractive and logging companies will have to publish details of their financial activities for every mining, oil, gas and forestry project in every country they operate in. However, ONE has also stressed that the proposals must be tightened before they are implemented by member states. More
