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Support the Global Emergency Fund
- signatures:
- deadline: November 2, 2006
- signature goal: 10,000
- Target: President Bush
- Sponsored by: Oxfam America
Right now, the UN must wait until after a disaster has occurred to raise the money it needs to respond a situation Secretary General Kofi Annan likens to a fire chief who, when notified of a fire, has to then go out and buy a fire engine.
On November 14, the UN General Assembly will be discussing the Global Emergency Fund. Write President Bush and encourage him to not only support the expansion of the Global Emergency Fund, but also to ensure that the US makes a fair contribution to the fund. By doing so, millions of lives can be saved.
I am writing to ask that you give your full support and commit American resources, on top of existing foreign aid budgets, to a proposal for a strengthened Emergency Response Fund through the United Nations. Donor contributions totaling $1 billion to the fund are critical to prevent a repeat of the suffering that is now gripping those affected by the Pakistan-India earthquake and the food crisis in West Africa.
I urge you to throw your full weight behind the expansion of the Fund, to persuade other UN members to join the US in its support, and to contribute substantial American resources to demonstrate our commitment to the Fund's success. A permanent and adequately resourced Emergency Response Fund could prevent the misery to which we are all, shamefully, now bearing witness. This fund will speed the response to emergencies and as a result, save lives.
Thank you for your consideration.
I urge you to throw your full weight behind the expansion of the Fund, to persuade other UN members to join the US in its support, and to contribute substantial American resources to demonstrate our commitment to the Fund's success. A permanent and adequately resourced Emergency Response Fund could prevent the misery to which we are all, shamefully, now bearing witness. This fund will speed the response to emergencies and as a result, save lives.
Thank you for your consideration.
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In March, 2006, the Global Emergency Fund was officially launched - with only $256 million, far short of what is needed to truly save lives around the world. Funding from richer nations has fallen far short of what is needed, with only $10 million coming from the U.S. and $1 million from France. In contract, India has donated $2 million and South Korea $5 million. Consider calling your elected officials and urging them to increase funding for this critical program.
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In March, 2006, the Global Emergency Fund was officially launched - with only $256 million, far short of what is needed to truly save lives around the world. Funding from richer nations has fallen far short of what is needed, with only $10 million coming from the U.S. and $1 million from France. In contract, India has donated $2 million and South Korea $5 million. Consider calling your elected officials and urging them to increase funding for this critical program.
This petition is now closed. Thank you for your interest. Please click here for more petitions.
This petition is now closed. Thank you for your interest. Please click here for more petitions.
In March, 2006, the Global Emergency Fund was officially launched - with only $256 million, far short of what is needed to truly save lives around the world. Funding from richer nations has fallen far short of what is needed, with only $10 million coming from the U.S. and $1 million from France. In contract, India has donated $2 million and South Korea $5 million. Consider calling your elected officials and urging them to increase funding for this critical program.
This petition is now closed. Thank you for your interest. Please click here for more petitions.
This petition is now closed. Thank you for your interest. Please click here for more petitions.
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