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WHY IT MATTERS
Tell your legislators to pass laws that fight poverty and injustice. Tell the world about the issues that matter to you. Or tell a friend about the movement we’re building. Even if you’re pressed for time, you can harness the power of the web to make a difference–fast.
Featured online action
Race against poverty
This spring, dedicate your race or walk-a-thon to fighting poverty, hunger, and injustice. Use Oxfam’s new personal fundraising pages to invite friends and family to support your efforts. Set up your custom page now.
Other ways to take action online
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Celebrate the inspiring women in your life. Send a card now.
Share your inspiration on the Oxfam America photobook
Help Oxfam celebrate International Women’s Day by adding a photo, story, or quote from a woman who inspires you. Add it here.
Tell big oil companies: it's time to come clean
For many people living in natural resource rich countries, living near oil and mining companies doesn't mean a share of the wealth - it means environmental damage, loss of land and human rights abuses. With enough public outcry, we can keep big oil companies from blocking important new transparency rules and make sure that communities get the information they need to fight corruption in their countries. Tell oil companies to stop fighting transparency rules - sign the petition today. Sign the petition now
Help Peruvians protect their health and environment: Hold Doe Run accountable!
Since Doe Run Peru took over the lead smelter in the city of La Oroya, public health has suffered. Doe Run, one of the largest lead producers in the world, has failed to adequately clean up the smelter - and townspeople and children suffer from health issues that are clearly connected to lead poisoning - sign the petition today. Sign the petition now
Tell Congress: No More Cuts!
Last month, Congress voted to make budget cuts that will affect people around the world—and while they weren't as drastic as they could have been, they will still have deep impacts. Now, Congress is looking at next year's budget—and we can't let them make any more cuts.
Tell Congress we won't stand by while they make cuts that will cost lives.
Defend Indigenous Rights in Guatemala
One year ago, the Guatemalan Government agreed to suspend operations at the Marlin Gold Mine. This suspension would help local communities who are suffering under violence and the destruction of their livelihoods. But a year has passed, and the mine is still up and running. International pressure on the government could help change this. Send a letter now
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