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ONE Welcomes Bi-partisan PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013
We welcome the introduction of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013 in both houses of the U.S. Congress. This legislation reinforces the U.S. government’s commitment to combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic worldwide.
Statement on Bono’s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
As part of ONE’s work in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, Bono, U2 lead singer and cofounder of ONE, met with Japanese Prime Minster Abe to discuss the dramatic progress that has been made in the fight against killer diseases thanks to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria.
ONE Welcomes US role as host of 2013 Global Fund Replenishment Conference
The Obama administration’s $1.65 billion commitment to the Global Fund in this year’s budget request, along with today’s announcement that the US will host the replenishment conference, means America is continuing its leadership role when it comes to fighting three of the world’s deadliest diseases.
5 Questions About Electrify Africa and the Environment
As the global community comes together to address the crisis of energy access in Africa, questions have naturally been raised about the environmental impact of expanding modern energy access for hundreds of millions of people. Here are some questions and answers we hope you find helpful.
ONE Reaction to the G20 Summit: Transparency ball kept in play, but limited gains
ONE reacts to the conclusion of the 2013 G20 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia.
ONE Welcomes Nordic Countries $750 Million Pledge to the Global Fund
We applaud yesterday’s joint announcement by Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland to pledge $750 million over the next three years to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
will.i.am and Sting Release New Versions of Protest Songs for The ONE Campaign
Joining Usher, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Mumford and Sons, and 50+ artists to raise awareness of global extreme poverty.
ONE Reacts to House, Senate FY ‘14 Foreign Ops Appropriations Bills
We are especially pleased that ONE’s global health priorities received continued support from both sides of the aisle.
ONE Welcomes Introduction of the Global Food Security Act of 2013
By establishing a long-term and comprehensive strategy for assistance to developing countries, this bill will lead to increases in sustainable agricultural development, reductions in global hunger, improved nutrition and, ultimately, real food security.
Dozens of African, US Leaders and NGOs Sign On to Support African Energy Access
Nearly 50 global leaders and organizations have come together to add their voices to The ONE Campaign’s ‘Open Statement on Electricity in Africa.’ The statement of principles calls for a large scale increase in energy access in Africa in order to “energize progress in all areas of human development and self-sufficiency on the continent.”
ONE Welcomes House, Senate Bills on Foreign Aid Transparency & Accountability
The ONE Campaign applauds the introduction of bipartisan foreign assistance reform legislation in the U.S. House and Senate.
ONE Disappointed by District Court Decision to Vacate SEC Extractives Rule
We are extremely disappointed by the decision reached today by the District Court to vacate the SEC’s rule and remand to the Commission for further proceedings. But we are confident that the decision represents only a short detour from the progress that is being made in efforts – around the world – to promote transparency and accountability in the extractives sector and protect investors.