EXPOSED-The Global Call to End Corruption for Thursday, 24 JULY 2014

EXPOSED-The Global Call to End Corruption for Thursday, 24 JULY 2014
The next major breakthrough in ending poverty

Last month I wrote to you, asking you to stand with us around the world, as 220 ordinary Australians descended on the halls of Parliament to shine a light on corruption.
As we count down the days until our country hosts the world's most powerful leaders (the G20), teachers, students, builders and accountants came to the capital to speak out against tax evasion and corruption for people and communities in poor nations whose voices are not heard. Over two days, we met with about 120 politicians. Before we left Parliament House, 5 MPs and Senators had made speeches in Parliament about the issue! And more have been made since. 
Each year developing countries lose at least US$150 billion from tax dodging - that's more than they receive in aid. Of all the money that flows out of poor countries, 65% of it is taken out by multinational companies who are dodging paying their fair share of tax. Politicians have known about this for a long time, and they have been ignoring the problem. But thanks to your help, we are changing that!
Big business is talking about tax dodging. The media is talking about tax dodging. Now ordinary people from around the world are talking about tax dodging. My dream is that there will be such a groundswell of support behind this issue in the next few months that global politicians won’t be able to ignore it anymore. 
Wherever you are around the world, you have an opportunity to be part of the next major breakthrough in the fight against poverty. It’s not too late to keep up global pressure on the Australian treasurer to make sure the G20 meeting takes practical steps against tax dodging and corruption in November. You've signed the EXPOSED petition. Now amplify your voice, take a ‘shine the light selfie’ and send it with an email to Australian Treasurer, Joe Hockey. Everything you need can be found at: shinethelight.com.au
Thanks, I'm proud to be part of this campaign.
John Beckett
National Coordinator, Micah Challenge Australia  
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Global Christian leaders call on G20 leaders to tackle tax evasion

Christian leaders representing over 1 billion people from 170 nations have sent an Open Letter to heads of the G20, calling for urgent action on corruption and tax evasion.
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More stories from around the globe:
'A Brazil in Mourning', by Rich Day
'India: mustering the strength not to pay a bribe', by David Jayakumar
'South Sudan: blessing for all at the table' by Amanda Jackson
'Encouragement gained from Voices for Justice, Australia' by Joel Edwards
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