Syria – no blood for oil‏ , Avaaz.org ~ Take Action!

Syria - no blood for oil‏ , Avaaz.org   Syria’s bloody crackdown is fueled by oil revenue from Europe. EU-wide oil sanctions would cripple Syria’s ability to continue the killing.Click here to demand EU leaders impose immediate oil sanctions: For months, Syria's brutal President Assad has paid henchmen to wage war on his own people. Governments across the world have condemned these atrocities, but key European leaders could cut off the cash flow that finances this … [Read more...]

Avaaz – Huge Wins on Bahrain F1, War on Drugs, and more!!

Dear amazing Avaazers, Just days ago, two things were different – questioning the global “war on drugs” was a huge taboo in government circles, and Formula 1 was set to hold their Grand Prix in Bahrain despite a brutal government crackdown on peaceful democracy protesters. Then our community got involved. Within 72 hours, more than 1 million of us joined these two campaigns, and we won! Formula 1 has, under intense pressure, reversed its decision to race in Bahrain and the UN … [Read more...]

Avaaz – Canada has almost done it!

  Dear friends across Canada, The access to medicines bill is almost law -- if we can get the Senate to vote on it! Last week, the House passed Bill C-393, which would get essential medicines to those most in need. If we can press the Conservatives to hold a vote now, we'll save lives. But if they stall in the Senate, we'll have to start from scratch after the election. Send a message to Conservative leaders supporting access to medicines: We've almost done it! Last week, … [Read more...]

Avaaz – Canada's killer red tape‏

In five days, Parliament will vote on a bill that would help the world's poor afford life-saving medicine. But some MPs , backed by big pharma, are trying to kill this bill. Sign the petition and call on Parliament to support medicine for all:   In five days, Parliament will decide if Canada joins the fight for affordable medicine. A bill is up for final vote that could provide life saving drugs for people suffering from AIDS, malaria, TB and other treatable illnesses. But some MPs, bowing … [Read more...]

Avaaz – Canada’s killer red tape‏

In five days, Parliament will vote on a bill that would help the world's poor afford life-saving medicine. But some MPs , backed by big pharma, are trying to kill this bill. Sign the petition and call on Parliament to support medicine for all:   In five days, Parliament will decide if Canada joins the fight for affordable medicine. A bill is up for final vote that could provide life saving drugs for people suffering from AIDS, malaria, TB and other treatable illnesses. But some MPs, bowing … [Read more...]

Blackout-Proof Cairo – 17,000 donors, Wow!

  Wow - over 17,000 donors,  and we've got 15 blackout-breaking satellite internet kits  -- some already in Libya and more headed to other countries now!   Let's keep going into Cairo -- donate below!   Dear friends, An extraordinary wave of people power is flooding the Middle East, but autocratic regimes are responding with violence -- and Egypt-style internet blackouts. Let's blackout-proof the protests by providing satellite communications technology and support teams to key … [Read more...]

WOMEN Taking Action! Avaaz – Blackout:proof the protests‏!

An extraordinary wave of people power is flooding the Middle East, but autocratic regimes are responding with violence -- and Egypt-style internet blackouts. Let's blackout-proof the protests by providing satellite communications technology and support teams to key organisers:         Across the Middle East -- in Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, and more countries every day -- autocratic regimes are trying to crush unprecedented peaceful protests with brutality and blackouts. These countries … [Read more...]

Avaaz: Wow! 70,000 signers in 48 hours!

Wow! -- 70,000 signers in 48 hours! The petition was delivered to the CRTC last night, and they're watching our numbers now - sign below, forward this email and make this an unstoppable public outcry! Dear friends across Canada, Public protections against false and misleading news coverage could be destroyed by the CRTC -- paving the way for "Fox News North" to spread false information to the Canadian public that supports their political agenda. We have just two days to raise a national … [Read more...]

Avaaz – WOW!!! Over 1/2 a million want to Save the Bees!

Bees are dying off worldwide and our entire food chain is in peril. Scientists blame toxic pesticides and four European governments have already banned them. If we get the US and the EU to join the ban, other governments across the world could follow, and save bees from extinction. Sign the petition and forward this urgent appeal: Silently, billions of bees are dying off and our entire food chain is in danger. Bees don't just make honey, they are a giant, humble workforce, pollinating 90% … [Read more...]

Avaaz – Have You heard the Buzz…?

Bees are dying off worldwide and our entire food chain is in peril. Scientists blame toxic pesticides and four European governments have already banned them. If we get the US and the EU to join the ban, other governments across the world could follow, and save bees from extinction. Sign the petition and forward this urgent appeal: Silently, billions of bees are dying off and our entire food chain is in danger. Bees don't just make honey, they are a giant, humble workforce, pollinating 90% … [Read more...]

Avaaz – WOW, huge response!

  -- Avaaz now has 7000 sustainers and rising...     Dear fellow Avaazers,   Because of your efforts my voice is heard -- and millions of others. It feels really good not to be sheep but lions! Thank you very much!!!! - Janneke, Avaaz member from the Netherlands      I've had moments in my life when I doubted the strength of goodness and compassion in the world, and myself. But being part of Avaaz has been profoundly thrilling. Every day I read the most incredible messages from you … [Read more...]

Avaaz – The Gift of HOPE

Because of your efforts my voice is heard -- and millions of others. It feels really good not to be sheep but lions! Thank you very much!!!! - Janneke, Avaaz member from the Netherlands         I've had moments in my life when I doubted the strength of goodness and compassion in the world, and myself. But being part of Avaaz has been profoundly thrilling. Every day I read the most incredible messages from you (if you write 'dear ricken' at the top it comes through to my personal email) … [Read more...]

Wikileaks – Incredible Response, nearly 400,000 signatures in one day!

Incredible - nearly 400,000 signatures in one day for press freedom! Join the massive outcry and forward the email below . The chilling intimidation campaign against WikiLeaks (when they have broken no laws) is an attack on freedom of the press and democracy. We urgently need a massive public outcry to stop the crackdown -- let's get to 1 million voices and take out full page ads in US newspapers this week!               The massive campaign of intimidation against WikiLeaks is … [Read more...]

WikiLeaks: Stop the crackdown‏

The chilling intimidation campaign against WikiLeaks (when they have broken no laws) is an attack on freedom of the press and democracy.   We urgently need a massive public outcry to stop the crackdown -- let's get to 1 million voices and take out full page ads in US newspapers this week!                The massive campaign of intimidation against WikiLeaks is sending a chill through free press advocates everywhere. Legal experts say WikiLeaks has likely broken no laws. Yet top US … [Read more...]

AVAAZ – – Give us a Choice!

"Fox News North" is back trying to make us pay for poisonous media -- this time through backroom corporate deals that include them in cable packages with channels we actually want. Send a message to cable giants Shaw, Bell and Rogers demanding that they give Canadians a choice and offer Sun TV as a stand alone option to consumers. We've won the right to refuse to pay for “Fox News North”, but now that right is under threat. Sun TV is pressing cable companies to get their channel included … [Read more...]

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