This month we have an opportunity to act on the national level to promote economic justice for all. From June 1-3, 2009, the United Nations will be holding a High Level Conference on the Global Financial and Economic Crisis. In order for this conference to be effective in making our economic and financial systems more equitable, heads of state must be present. By choosing to attend this conference they can demonstrate their appreciation of the gravity of this economic crisis and their willingness to seek a just global solution – one that serves the needs of all of the world, not just those of the powerful economic interests who will be lobbying for a return to business as usual.
Please email or fax your head of state NOW (United States:President Barack Obama (Email: comments@whitehouse.gov or fax: 202-456-2461) to urge his/her attendance at this important meeting.
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Dear _______________________________,
I urge you to attend the UN High Level Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis that will take place in New York from June1 to 3. Your presence there would signal a real commitment to changing our global economic system from the current model that has proven to be unsustainable to one that values people over profit and protects our planet. We need to focus on the common good rather than excessive profits for a very few. Our country should take a leadership role in restructuring our global financial and economic system for the benefit of all.
Sincerely
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