Sign petition to stop mass slaughter in Libya

In Libya, Colonel Qaddafi's armed forces are using machine guns and fighter jets against peaceful pro-democracy protesters -- hundreds have already been killed. 

According to Avaaz:

The United Nations Security Council and the European Union are in emergency sessions on Libya this week. If we can pressure them to agree to a no-fly zone over Libya, a freeze of Qaddafi's, his family's and his high command's assets, targeted sanctions against the regime, and international prosecution of any military officials involved in the crackdown -- this could stop airforce bombings and split Qaddafi's command structure.

We need to act now. The people of Libya are being slaughtered by government forces. Tell everyone you know and get them on board!

Sign the petition to the UN and EU here: http://www.avaaz.org/en/libya_stop_the_crackdown/?cl=953333789&v=8458

Thank you to all of of you who choose to help. Every bit of support counts. Let the Libyan people know that you're behind them.
 

Transparency counts. Make sure foreign aid goes where it's neede most.

Italy, Portugal, Austria and Japan refuse to openly say where their foreign aid donations go. 

Sign this petition and tell aid donors to be open about how their money is spent:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/566/350/793/?z00m=19945637 

Many families and other vulnerable people need foreign aid to vaccinate kids, build roads to connect remote villages and help children attend school. Education and having safe roads enable people to leave poverty, gain independence and live in dignity. Medical treatment saves lives, and take away or minimise severe physical pain. Foreign aid ensures that starving people receive food, shelter and clean drinking water - bare essentials that we take for granted each day.

We need to hold all countries accountable and make sure that they're open about where the money goes. This is the best way to avoid corruption and see that foreign aid goes where it's needed the most.