Press Releases
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ONE responds to Trump administration’s decision to opt out of global COVID vaccine effort
WASHINGTON — The ONE Campaign released the below statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to opt out of the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (Covax) Facility that aims to distribute vaccines equitably around the world. So far, over 170 economies are engaged in discussions to potentially participate in the COVAX initiative. Tom Hart, North…
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ONE applauds House passage of beneficial ownership amendment
WASHINGTON — The ONE Campaign applauded the House’s passage of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R.2513), which was included as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The measure will increase transparency, combat corruption and fight poverty by strengthening federal anti-money laundering laws, requiring companies to disclose their actual beneficial owners. Tom Hart,…
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ONE reacts to Trump withdrawal from WHO
WASHINGTON — The ONE Campaign issued the below statement today on the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization during a global pandemic that has killed over 500,000 people, including over 130,000 Americans. Gayle Smith, president and CEO of The ONE Campaign: “Withdrawing from the World Health Organization amidst an unprecedented global pandemic is…
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ONE Campaign’s #PassTheMic Finale: For Two Days 24 Celebrities Give Social Media Platforms To Experts At Six Month Mark Of COVID-19 Outbreak
WASHINGTON (June 30, 2020) – The ONE Campaign, a global organization campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, today announced that Beanie Feldstein,Tom Hiddleston, Jameela Jamil, Ashley Judd, James McAvoy, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Busy Philipps, Phoebe Robinson, Michael Sheen, Tessa Thompson, Robin Wright and more will take part in #PassTheMic and hand over…
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Faith leaders implore Congress to invest more in global COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON — As Senate leadership weighs additional funding for the COVID-19 response, over 50 faith leaders representing every state in the country have co-signed an open letter urging lawmakers to support robust funding for a global pandemic response package. Almost six months since the coronavirus outbreak was first reported, just 0.1% of the total emergency…
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World Leaders Commit Billions for Global Vaccines
WASHINGTON — Earlier today at The Global Vaccine Summit hosted by the UK Government, donors from around the world committed $8.8B billion to help Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, immunize children in the world’s poorest countries, improve health systems and strengthen vaccine supply and distribution chains – which will save millions of lives from diseases such…
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ONE Statement on Injustice and Inequality in the U.S.
WASHINGTON — Gayle Smith, president and CEO of The ONE Campaign issued the below statement today on the events in the U.S. this past week. Gayle Smith, president and CEO of The ONE Campaign: “The call for justice for George Floyd is the call for justice for too many black men and women over too…
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ONE reacts to Trump decision to terminate US relationship with WHO
WASHINGTON — The ONE Campaign issued the below statement today following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will terminate its longstanding relationship with the World Health Organization during a global pandemic that has killed over 300,000 people, including 100,000 Americans. Gayle Smith, president and CEO of The ONE Campaign: “Today’s announcement is a major…
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Julia Roberts, Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, David Oyelowo & More to #PassTheMic and Hand Over Social Channels For ONE Campaign’s Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON (May 20, 2020) – The ONE Campaign, a global organization campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, today released a video announcing the launch of #PassTheMic, a campaign featuring global health, economic and policy experts, frontline workers and celebrities joining together to discuss the need for a global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The video launching the…
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Statement on the House’s Proposal for Next Phase of Coronavirus Relief Legislation
The international development and humanitarian organizations listed below issued the following statement on the House’s proposal for the next phase of coronavirus relief legislation: “The COVID-19 relief package introduced in the House today does not yet have funds for an international response. “U.S. leaders are rightly focused on bolstering our health system and preserving our…
