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Friday, January 28, 2005

Debt Cancellation for the Poor: Act Now

On February 4-5, 2005, Finance Ministers from the seven wealthiest countries are meeting to consider 100% debt cancellation for many of the world's poorest countries. The lives of thousands of people could be saved every day if the debt of these countries were cancelled and the savings put towards vital health, education, economic, environmental and other development projects. Sign this simple E-petition urging the US to push for 100% debt cancellation for impoverished countries.

[Thanks to SEMILLAS member, B, for this call to action.]

posted by Huck at 9:31 AM