Media Centre
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Response to the ‘Defeating Ebola in Sierra Leone’ pledging conference
Today the UK-hosted ‘Defeating Ebola in Sierra Leone’ pledging conference took place in London. Diane Sheard, UK Director of the ONE Campaign, spoke following the conference: “The scale and devastation wrought by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is truly shocking, and today’s conference shows the importance of a coordinated and sustained response from the…
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ONE & Actor/Activist Idris Elba Urge Swift Global Action on Ebola Following UN Meeting; Warn Funds Must Get to Ground Quickly
Elba and ONE deliver petition to UN officials with 100,000+ people demanding swifter action on Ebola crisis Senior leadership from The ONE Campaign in attendance at today’s United Nations High Level Meeting on Ebola welcomed the new commitments made to combat Ebola, in particular the new World Bank pledge that brings their commitment to $400…
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Reaction to International Development Bill passing second reading
Today the International Development Bill – which would enshrine in law the UK’s investment of 0.7 per cent of national income in overseas aid – passed its second reading. All three major parties promised to deliver legislation on UK aid in their 2010 election manifestos. Diane Sheard, UK Director of the ONE Campaign, said: “Parliament…
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Response to treasurer Hockey’s statement on multinational tax
Dr David McNair, Transparency & Accountability Policy Director at ONE and author of the report ‘Trillion Dollar Scandal’ launched yesterday in Canberra said: “Australian leadership could be a win-win helping Australia collect taxes and could save 3.6 million lives in the world’s poorest countries. We welcome Treasurer Hockey’s commitment to tax transparency. “Australia must lead by…
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ONE shines light on the “Trillion Dollar Scandal”
At least a trillion dollars a year is siphoned out of developing countries through corrupt activity involving shady deals for natural resources, the use of phantom firms, money laundering and illegal tax evasion, according to new research by The ONE Campaign.
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ONE applauds AU Malabo Declaration’s re-commitment to agriculture transformation
ONE.org applauded African Union leaders today for solidifying their commitment to transforming Africa’s agriculture sector by improving upon the 2003 Maputo Declaration, under which they committed to spending at least 10% of their national budgets on agriculture.
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The ONE Campaign response to Michael Moore MP bringing forward International Development Bill
Liberal Democrat MP Michael Moore today announced his intention use his Private Member’s Bill to make it a legal requirement for the UK Government to invest 0.7% of Gross National Income in international development assistance.
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The ONE Campaign’s UK Youth Ambassadors Take Fight to End Extreme Poverty to European Parliament
More than 100 young people from across Europe will converge on Brussels for a special ‘ONE Summit’ to ask newly-elected MEPs to commit to fighting extreme poverty.
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Over 100 youngsters to take over the European Parliament in lobby effort
Over 100 ONE Youth Ambassadors from around Europe will come together in Brussels for a special ‘ONE Summit’ to persuade newly-elected Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to commit to the fight against extreme poverty.
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ONE welcomes progress on key development priorities at Brussels G7 Summit
The ONE Campaign welcomes the outcome of the Brussels G7 Summit which has made more progress than expected on some key development priorities, including transparency in the extractive industries.