Are There Disposable People? The Case of Trafficking

The United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia and the Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia are organized a themed celebration of the 63rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day.

Here we are tabling along with several other human rights and other organizations in Philadelphia. There was a celebratory overlay, as we toasted the great legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt, and Christiaan Morssink, president of UNA-GP, discussed the moral and practical value of the sheer existence of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Yet, he explained, much work is needed. Hence this year's theme:

Are There Disposable People? The Case of Trafficking. Guest speaker Hugh Organ, Philadelphia Anti-Trafficking Coalition gave a powerful presentation on all the work that's been done locally on the issue.

Oxfam Action Corps 2012 Recruitment

Oxfam Action Corps 2012 Recruitment

Hey Everyone,

Oxfam America is currently recruiting new volunteers for 2012-2013. If you are interested in
joining the Oxfam Action Corps please sign up and spread the word by February 14th at http://
www.oxfamactioncorps.org .

Join the Oxfam Action Corps to support women farmers, fight global hunger, and build a better food
system! You will meet great people and work together to change laws that can save lives, defend the
rights of the world’s poorest farmers, and protect communities from rising food prices and climate
change. You will gain leadership skills, have fun, and change the world!

Anybody can join the local effort! All levels of experience are welcome. You can also apply for Oxfam’s
free four-day leadership training in Washington D.C. May 12 – May 15.

This year, we will mobilize for the GROW campaign for global food justice. The women and men in
poor countries who struggle to grow enough food to feed their families are facing competition for land
and water, rising prices, and climate change. We will call for laws that support women and farmers,
sustainable practices, and resilience to climate change, and ensure a better future for people in the
poorest regions of the world.

This is a year-round volunteer opportunity, with a deadline of February 14 to apply for the spring
training. Find out more and sign up at http://www.oxfamactioncorps.org .

Check out this video to see what we are all about:

Black Keys + Arctic Monkeys, tickets on sale now benefit Oxfam America! In Philly March 10!

The Black Keys just released their new album El Camino this week and are set to go on tour with the Arctic Monkeys in the Spring. Just when you thought it couldn't get better than that, The Black Keys have released tickets before they go on sale to raise money for Oxfam America. Part of your ticket price acts as a donation to Oxfam America, and you get to say you have them before they go on sale to the general public tomorrow. Both The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys have been incredible Oxfam supporters, and are amazing live! Buy your tickets now here!

Coldplay announce U.S. Tour Dates and are coming to Philly!

Hi, Cheryl here. I am the Philadelphia Action Corps. Concert Lead and I am so excited to give you some Coldplay news. I always get a bit sentimental when Coldplay comes around. They have been long time Oxfam supporters and are the reason I found Oxfam at the ripe age of 18 and have been volunteering ever since (5 years). Following the release of their brilliant 5th record, Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay are booking tours and festivals and just announced their U.S./Canada Tour Dates this morning. Coldplay are coming to Philadelphia on July 5th! Tickets go on sale for all shows Dec. 17th at 10am through Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. Check out the rest of the tour dates below:


APRIL
17 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
18 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
20 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
24 Portland, OR Rose Garden Arena
25 Seattle, WA KeyArena
27 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion At San Jose

MAY
1 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl (On sale 9 Jan)
2 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl (On sale 9 Jan)

JUNE
22 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
25 Houston, TX Toyota Center
28 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
29 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena

JULY
2 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
5 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
8 Washington, DC Verizon Center
23 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
26 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
29 Boston, MA TD Garden

AUGUST
3 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
7 Chicago, IL United Center (On sale 19 Dec)
11 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

Life-saving funding is on the line – and your call could be the one to save it.

Congress is threatening to cut support for poverty-fighting foreign assistance, including for programs that:

• Feed more than 46 million of the world’s poorest people,
• Prevent more than 114,000 children from being born with HIV,
• Save 3 million lives through immunization programs, and
• Help poor people lift themselves out of poverty.

It’s up to us to speak up for those whose lives are changed – and saved – by this funding. Congress is about to finalize the budget for next year and years to come. Before they do, we need you to make a quick call to send them a clear message: don’t cut poverty-fighting foreign assistance.

Here's how to make your call:

1. Call the Congressional switchboard at (202)-224-3121 and tell the operator your name and where you’re calling from. Ask to speak to your Representative – the operator will connect you.
2. Tell the staffer: “I’m calling to oppose cuts to poverty-focused foreign aid in FY12 and beyond. Do not cut the deficit on the backs of the world’s poor. Many lives depend on these programs that give the world’s poorest people the tools they need to help lift themselves out of hunger and poverty. With high food prices and extreme weather events threatening millions around the world, now is not the time to cut life-saving assistance – which makes up less than 1% of the US budget. These strategic investments help make a safer world today and avert costlier interventions and humanitarian emergencies tomorrow.”
3. When you’re done, you can call your Senators through the switchboard and ask for their support as well.
4. Once you've ended your call, email me [ADD YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS] to let us know how it went!