Media Centre
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ONE launches #PassTheMic – Because none of us are safe until all of us are safe
Celebrities from across the world have joined forces with frontline workers, health, economic and policy experts to launch #PassTheMic, in a video announcing a social media takeover to call for a global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ONE reacts to the Coronavirus Global Response Event
Earlier today, at The Coronavirus Global Response event, donors committed €7.4 billion to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment.
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ONE Responds to UK Pledge to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
The UK Government announced it will pledge funding to support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This money will help protect over 300 million children from killer diseases through vaccination and contribute to saving more than 7 million lives over the next five years.
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ONE responds to G20 decision to suspend debt repayments
Today, G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors agreed to suspend debt repayments for the world’s poorest countries for the remainder of 2020 as part of its COVID-19 action plan. This includes supporting a time-bound suspension on government debt and calling on private creditors and multilateral development banks to follow suit.
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ONE reacts to the EU global response to COVID-19
Brussels – The EU released a global response package to support partner countries in their efforts to address COVID-19. The financial package amounts to €15.6 billion from existing external action resources, with 31% of geographically earmarked funds allocated to Africa. Emily Wigens, EU Director at The ONE Campaign said: “Mobilizing €15.6 billion to support a…
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ACTIVISTS CALL ON LEADERS TO COMMIT TO A GLOBAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE
London, Thursday 2nd April 2020. Activists from The ONE Campaign today urged the world’s leaders to come together to commit to a coordinated global response to beat Covid-19 and prevent the pandemic being even more damaging, especially among the world’s most vulnerable people. In the three months since China first notified the WHO of the…
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ONE reacts to the EU’s new strategy with Africa
Brussels – Today, the European Commission released a new communication “Towards a comprehensive strategy with Africa”, which will start discussions with African partners, with the intention of jointly defining a partnership agenda at the 6th Summit between the African Union and the European Union in October. Emily Wigens, EU Director at the anti-poverty group ONE,…
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ONE responds to launch of Integrated Review of foreign policy, defence, security and international development
Today (Wednesday, 26 February 2020) the UK Government launched its Integrated Review of foreign policy, defence, security and international development. As the Government it will re-examine the UK’s priorities and objectives internationally, anti-poverty organisation The ONE Campaign urged the Government to ensure the review looks to the future. Romilly Greenhill, UK Director of ONE, said:…
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ONE reacts to the updated MFF negotiation proposal
Brussels – The European Council President Charles Michel revealed the updated Multiannual Financial Framework negotiating box. This proposal presents fresh cuts to the EU’s external spending by 6.45%, amounting to €7.02 billion compared to the European Commission’s proposal. The proposal also sets out cuts to sub-Saharan Africa worth €1.36 billion. Emily Wigens, EU Director at…
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ONE reacts to appointment of Anne-Marie Trevelyan as new Secretary of State for International Development
Today, as part of the Government reshuffle, Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP as the new Secretary of State for International Development. Anti-poverty organisation The ONE Campaign responded to the news that Ms Trevelyan will now be heading up the Department for International Development. Speaking about the news, Romilly Greenhill, UK Director of ONE, said: “We look forward…
