G8 Edition
	TakingITGlobal.org is the social network that connects you to the global issues that affect us all! Hi TIG Member, You have 4 unread message(s). Your profile has been viewed 0 times! Keep it updated with the latest about you! Here's a quick update on what was "Hot and Happening" at www.tigweb.org recently: G8 Summit in Italy The G8 leaders met last week in Italy to discuss the global economy and one of our members was on the scene! Check out Maryam's blog and see what she thinks! Although the G8 has made progress upon Aid for Africa, capping C02 & rising temperatures, as well as pledges on water & food security, we can make a difference and get even more positive results! Check out The Make Poverty History Campaign to add your voice and pressure the G8 into following through with their previous commitments on debt relief. With your help, we've already gained almost 130,000 supporters! See the links below for opinions and news updates about the G8's latest meeting: The Italian Job: What the 2009 G8 Summit Must Deliver on Health and Aid for Africa "Chaotic" G8 Helped Few but the Tabloids World leaders gather in Italy for key G8 G8 summit to pledge $15 billion to boost food supply [Italy 2009] Western China: The Battlefield of Uighur vs. Han Chinese Riots recently arose in Xinjiang, China in a similar situation to what occured in Tibet last year. Violence has erupted between the Uighur, a Chinese ethnic minority, and the Han Chinese, the Chinese ethnic majority, which has caused the death of 156 people. 8000 military troops have moved into Xinjiang, China and a curfew has been announced by the Chinese government . People are very upset about the turmoil and violence. Check out this article for more information and join the discussion about this issue. Zelaya seeks Clinton for Help Ousted Honduran President Zelaya recently met with Hilary Clinton, the U.S. Secretary of State. President Zelaya was forced to leave Honduras on June 28, 2009, by his own military. The Honduran Congress then named Roberto Micheletti as the President. While poor people support Zelaya, more affluent Hondurans cheered for what their Congress has done. The U.S. administration has supported the leader, calling the coup d'etat "unconstitutional". Review a timeline of the situation and an opinion piece on the issue. Organization Profile: Conscience International Conscience International is working in Sierra Leone to promote democracy, financial stability, and human rights on the African continent. Get involved with this organization to support their work in advocacy, capacity building, training sessions and human rights education. Click here to get involved! We wish you a wonderful week! - Maryanne, Richard, Jason, Annick and the entire TakingITGlobal Team!
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