War on Want

@WarOnWant

War on Want fights the root causes of poverty and human rights violations, as part of the worldwide movement for global justice.

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  1. Aug 23

    Neither the fascist right nor the neoliberal centre have the answer to our environmental crisis.

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  2. Aug 23

    It’s no surprise that this government is cosying up to . Our governments have consistently supported every effort to expand agribusiness across the global South for years, to devastating effect for ecosystems, communities and planet.

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    Aug 23

    A fascist is burning the Amazon – but neoliberal Macron is complicit too | Asad Rehman

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  4. Aug 23

    BBC article exposes the harm of lithium extraction to indigenous communities in Chile. The transition to renewables has to take frontline communities into account. Hint: unlimited private electric cars is not the answer.

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    Aug 23

    The World Transformed is very proud to be partnering with this year. Here's War on Want director on Sky News earlier this year. ✊ Get your tickets at

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  6. Aug 23

    We’ve warned for years that a US–UK trade deal would threaten a race to the bottom in food standards and public services. Predictably, the UK is now being told it must accept US food standards like , which the public does not want.

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  7. Aug 23

    The Armenian government should be able to listen to its people, who do not want this mine, and the UK should get rid of corporate courts.

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  8. Aug 22

    The Armenian government just green-lit a toxic gold mine. We went to the Embassy in London to say, Amulsar should remain a mountain – listen to the people, stand up for the environment, water and for livelihoods.

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  9. Aug 21

    The Armenian government gave the go-ahead for a toxic gold mine on Amulsar Mountain, caving to pressure and the threat of corporate courts from UK mining firm Lydian International. We went to the Armenian Embassy in London to say and !

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  10. Aug 21

    The fashion industry has long led a race to the bottom on wages and conditions in garment factories, regularly abusing workers' rights along their supply chains. Unless brands are held to account, workers in the global South will continue to be exploited.

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  11. Aug 21

    The economy is rigged! It’s by coming together that we have the power to win an economy that works for people and planet.

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  12. Aug 20

    Ending free movement suddenly could make any EU citizen who hasn't obtained settled status vulnerable to the at work. We must and for all.

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  13. Aug 20

    Emergency demo: The Armenian government gave the go-ahead for a toxic gold mine at Amulsar Mountain, caving to pressure and the threat of corporate courts from UK mining firm Lydian. Protest to at the Embassy of Armenia, tomorrow at 5.30pm:

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    Aug 20

    I am hosting an interactive event at the ⁦ with the kind support of ⁦⁩ and ⁦⁩: ‘The Yemen crisis and reforming Britain’s arms trade’ 11am, Monday 23 Sept, Brighton See you there!

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  15. Aug 20

    Our friends at TWT19 have just announced their 2019 programme. Catch our campaigners in Brighton setting a radical agenda for our movement alongside international partners and grassroots organisers. 21-24 September in Brighton.

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  16. Aug 19

    Sabrine An Najjar is one of the millions of Palestinians struggling under Israel's illegal military occupation. Against all odds, she and other Palestinian work tirelessly each day to uplift their communities. They deserve our support and solidarity.

    Sabrine An Najjar became a 1st responder after her daughter's death while trying to reach & treat injured demonstrators. Now, she carries on her daughter’s work. Read more: On World Humanitarian Day, 19 August 2019, we salute
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  17. Aug 19

    Today is World Humanitarian Day . Millions of Palestinians live under military occupation, but against all odds, Palestinian are doing incredible work to support and uplift their communities. Read their inspiring stories:

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  18. Aug 19

    Saudi state officials will be in London in September making deadly deals at the DSEI arms fair. Take part in the week of action to :

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  19. Aug 19

    Take action now by writing to your MP and asking them to press the government to :

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  20. Aug 19

    UN experts have found that British-made bombs were used in an air strike against Yemen that broke international law. Yet more evidence of UK complicity in Saudi Arabia’s brutal war and war crimes. The UK must .

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