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Passed the Washington Monument
Across the National Mall
To the gate of the White House
Our mobile billboard spent two days driving around the nation’s capitol as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed U.S. Congress and met with President Barack Obama. We wanted to make sure our message was seen - Millions of people rely on affordable medicines made in India. Prime Minister Modi, stand strong against U.S. pressure to change your policies. Don’t Shut Down the Pharmacy of the Developing World!
Safe Passage: An Open Letter to U.S. President Barack Obama & Congressional Leaders
The lifejacket pictured here belonged to one of more than 16,000 people rescued on the Mediterranean Sea by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams since May. This lifejacket, and the person who wore it, are symbols not only of a chaotic and dangerous world, but also of the failure of United Nations member states to meet their obligations to care for, extend safe passage to, and consider the asylum claims of those who fear for their safety from violence and oppression.
The United States should encourage UN member states to ensure that lifesaving and basic needs are met and that humanitarian appeals are fully funded, reversing the shortfalls and cutbacks that have sadly become the norm in humanitarian crises.
President Obama is expected to push for finalization of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in tonight’s State of the Union address. MSF is deeply concerned that unless damaging provisions are removed before negotiations are finalized, the TPP agreement could become the most harmful trade pact ever for access to medicines in developing countries. Read why and help us fight back: http://bit.ly/ZLBmEl
TELL CONGRESS TO IMPROVE FOOD AID FOR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN
Right now, the US Congress is considering changes to the Farm Bill, the law that dictates what kind of food aid assistance the US sends overseas. With better nutrition standards, US food aid could save more children suffering from malnutrition.
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photo: Burkina Faso © Jessica Dimmock