UN Adopts Water as a Human Right!

UN resolution on right to water passes overwhelmingly. 124 yes, 42 abstensions, 0 no!

On July 28, 2010, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly agreed to a resolution declaring the human right to “safe and clean drinking water and sanitation.” The resolution, presented by the Bolivian government, had 124 countries vote in its favour, while 42 countries – including Canada – abstained. (more)

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Urge US Support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

The Indian Law Resource Center has asked IFG to contact our allies to urge their support for the Unites States’ immediate adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Please click on the links below to send a letter to the White House today. The deadline for comments to the State Department is October 2010. Thanks for helping to protect the rights of the world’s 370 million indigenous peoples!

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Send an e-letter to the White House supporting the US endorsement of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples!

Draft Letter for Indian and Alaska Native Nations

Draft Letter for Non-Governmental Organizations

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On the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina - in solidarity with Gulf Coast communities. Join Mobilization for Climate Justice West for 2 days of resistance.

Sun Aug 29, 1-4pm
Big Oil and Creative Nonviolent Action Mass Teach-In
Frank Ogawa Plaza, near 14th St. & Broadway (12th St BART), Oakland, CA USA

Mon Aug 30, 11:30am
March and Nonviolent Direct Action
Justin Herman Plaza (Embarcadero BART), SF, CA USA

Plus 2 lead-up events Sat Aug 21 & Sun Aug 22 (more info)

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• Bonn Letter to Obama
• IFG Copenhagen blog
• Obama’s “Copenhagen Accord” – UNFCCC turns to WTO?
• IFG Press Conference at COP 15 with Victor Menotti and Claire Greensfelder
• Martin Khor, IFG board member, discussed what Copenhagen needed to deliver from a climate justice perspective
• US Technology Innovators’ 'Call to Action' for Cooperation in Copenhagen
• Personal Perspectives: Returning from Copenhagen
• California has keen interest in Copenhagen
• Tech Transfer Stymied by Lack of Climate Funding from Rich

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MAKE BIG OIL PAY!

On the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina - in solidarity with Gulf Coast communities. Join Mobilization for Climate Justice West for 2 days of resistance.

Sun Aug 29, 1-4pm Big Oil and Creative Nonviolent Action Mass Teach-In Frank Ogawa Plaza, near 14th St. & Broadway (12th St BART), Oakland, CA USA

Mon Aug 30, 11:30am March and Nonviolent Direct Action Justin Herman Plaza (Embarcadero BART), SF, CA USA

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Sun Aug 29, 1-4pm
Big Oil and Creative Nonviolent Action Mass Teach-In
Frank Ogawa Plaza, near 14th St. & Broadway (12th St BART), Oakland, CA USA

Mon Aug 30, 11:30am
March and Nonviolent Direct Action
Justin Herman Plaza (Embarcadero BART), SF, CA USA

RECENT REPORT!
Safe Passage to Cancun

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