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Family and People
Actions
within this category include sending out pre-worded
emails on issues ranging from the marketing of baby
milk to domestic violence.
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Baby Milk Action
 Baby
Milk Action works within a global network to strengthen
independent, transparent and effective controls on the marketing
of the baby feeding industry. Check out it's monthly 'Campaign'
notes for suggestions on taking action via pre-worded emails or
letters.
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Time Taken:
A few
minutes to read and then email. |
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Impact:
Potential to save lives and end the avoidable suffering caused
by inappropriate infant feeding. |
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Cost:
Nothing
to send an email. Postage costs if sending a letter. |
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Pyjama Rating:
100% full-on pyjama zone! |
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Similar sites:
4 more to explore!
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Humanitarian Issues
From
displaced people to victims of war, they all need a
voice to address the issues that are affecting them.
You can stand up for these people by taking part in
simple online actions by checking out the link
below.
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International
Rescue Committee
 The
International Rescue Committee aids refugees and communities
victimized by war as well as advocating on behalf of the
displaced, addressing the root causes of violence and standing
up for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Get involved by
taking their online actions.
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Time Taken:
A few
minutes |
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Impact:
Potential to provide a fresh start for people affected by war |
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Cost:
Nothing |
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Pyjama Rating:
100% full-on pyjama zone! |
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Similar sites:
1 more to explore!
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Human Rights
The abuse of
human rights is wrong. It’s of huge global concern,
but as with many issues you can tackle its root
causes by signing petitions, spreading the word
through blogs and sending out pre-worded emails. |
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Global Exchange
 Global
Exchange takes a holistic approach to creating change for
international human rights. They believe that in order to
advance social, environmental and economic justice, the global
economy must be transformed from profit centered to people
centered. Many online actions to help their cause.
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Time Taken:
A few
minutes |
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Impact:
Potential to reverse injustices for individuals, communities and
countries |
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Cost:
Nothing |
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Pyjama Rating:
100% full-on pyjama zone! |
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Similar sites:
12 more to explore!
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Slavery
Unbelievably, the slave trade still exists. You can
help to stamp it out by following the links below
where online campaigns are available for you to
participate in. |
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Anti-Slavery
 Anti-Slavery
International works exclusively against slavery and related
abuses and is the leading organisation in this field, working at
local, national and international levels to eliminate the
systems of slavery around the world. Many online campaigns
available.
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Time Taken:
A few
minutes to read and then email. |
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Impact:
Potential to abolish slavery and the structures that support the
practice of slavery |
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Cost:
Nothing |
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Pyjama Rating:
100% full-on pyjama zone! |
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Similar sites:
1 more to explore!
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