STAND UP "Pledge"

We are standing now with millions around the world on this day to show
Our commitment to the fight against extreme poverty and inequality.
We are standing because we refuse to accept more excuses in a world
Where 50,000 people die every day as a result of extreme poverty and the
Gap between the rich and the poor is getting wider.

We are standing because we want our leaders to honour their promises
To meet the Millennium Development Goals – and we ask them to
Exceed these goals.

We join solidarity with people from hundreds of countries to say:

To the leaders of the wealthy countries-we urge you too keep your
Promises on poverty – debt cancellation, more and better aid, trade
Justice and gender equality.

To the leaders of the poor countries – make it your responsibility to
Save the lives of your poorest citizens. We ask you to tackle inequality, to
Be accountable to your people, to govern fairly and justly, to fight
Corruption and to fulfil human rights.

Today, and everyday, we will STAND UP and TAKE ACTION against
Poverty.
We will continue the fight against poverty and inequality and to hold our
Leaders to their promises.

We are asking not for charity but justice. We are millions of voices
In solidarity to say no more excuses – end poverty now.