What started on September 17th as an occupation of a park near Wall Street in New York has steadily gained momentum, growing into a global movement through social media, live streams and ongoing demonstrations. On October 15th, the occupy movement went global with a series of local occupy events. Globally, over 2,500 people have been arrested so far for peacefully demonstrating, and many have been assaulted by police.

Discuss and share your thoughts on this new trend in youth activism on our discussion boards. Also, show us how you feel by submitting a photo to our Global Gallery. All you need is a big blank sheet of paper, a marker, and a camera: write your message to the occupy movement and submit it to this gallery set. The winner will receive an $80 donation to be given to the #occupy movement of their choice.

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Upcoming TIGed e-Course: Introduction to Global Project-Based Learning

TIGed is thrilled to be responding to educators' growing requests for professional development opportunities in technology-enabled global education by offering another cycle of their popular courses, "Introduction to Global Education" and "Introduction to Global Project-Based Learning" beginning on January 11th. These graduate level, accredited e-courses are designed to support teachers in enhancing their understanding of and competencies in global education and the use of e-technologies to bring the world into the classroom. Discounts are available for groups of 3 and 5, and educators based in the world's Least Developed Countries may apply for tuition assistance. Please visit the TIGed Professional Development homepage for more information and to register today!

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Rio Game Changer Petition

In June 2012 we will have a unique opportunity to change the sustainability scenario at a global level: the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development - Rio+20. We are all tired of fruitless meetings and political barriers while the world's social, economic and environmental problems dramatically worsen. The technical and social solutions already exist, and it's intolerable that they are still blocked by selfish actions and short-term interests. Heads of state and global leaders: we, citizens of the world, want you at Rio+20! And expect you to be ready for solid and coherent decisions!

Find out more and sign the petition!

Project Page for Rio+20: Also related to Rio, TIG has a brand new project to coordinate and share information in advance of the upcoming meeting. If you are interested in mobilizing further around this event and want to stay up to date with accreditation information and opportunities to spread the word, join our project and contribute your thoughts and ideas. Let's create a better world.

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14-Day Borneo Trip with the Eco Warriors - Deadline December 31st!

Since the launch of DeforestACTION in Borneo, there has been amazing support and dedication from Action Agents all around the world. Due to the overwhelming interest in being part of the DeforestACTION team, we are extending the deadline for Action Agents like you to receive an invitation to join the Eco Warriors in Borneo until December 31st, 2011.

Action Agents who raise $5,000 and recruit 500 members to their Action Hub will be invited to go to Borneo and spend 14 days on the ground with the Ecowarriors in 2012. Please note that travel expenses, including airfare, accommodations, and ground travel will be the responsibility of the Action Agents.

If you'd like to become an Action Agent, visit the DeforestACTION site, login with your TakingITGlobal account, and click on "My Action Hub" in the top right to start your journey!

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