The Long Walk To Justice - Live 8

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In the Live 8 concerts this Saturday, there were 5 billion people who watched parts of the event on TV and more than 1.5 millions live spectators. This was the biggest TV broadcasting in the history. In Philadelphia there were more than 1 million people on the streets while in Hyde Park in London there were 3-400.000 people.

The main ideea was We don't want your money, we just want you!

These concerts were the start point for The Long Walk To Justice, the one way we can all make our voices heard in unison.

'This is without doubt a moment in history where ordinary people can grasp the chance to achieve something truly monumental and demand from the 8 world leaders at G8 an end to poverty.'

The G8 leaders have it within their power to alter history. They will only have the will to do so if tens of thousands of people show them that enough is enough.

By doubling aid, fully canceling debt, and delivering trade justice for Africa, the G8 could change the future for millions of men, women and children.

The Long Walk To Justice is the symbolic journey of millions of people across the world to show the G8 leaders that the world is watching and waiting.

Ahead of the G8 Summit, those that can, will make their way to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, to show the leaders of the world's richest nations in person, that they must act to stop the scandal of extreme poverty now.

As well as those who make it to Edinburgh, tens of millions around the globe will join in the biggest ever call to end poverty

Every name on the LIVE 8 list - and every photo sent to live8live.com - will be taken from Murrayfield directly to Gleneagels on the eve of the most important summit in the fight against poverty.

The Long Walk to Justice attracted and it is on couse to attract: The largest ever TV audience (5 billions people); The busiest website in the world; The largest ever online petition - The LIVE 8 list; The largest ever text petition; The largest ever response to a TV show

If you're going to Edinburgh? Find out more about what is happening in Edinburgh.

If you can’t make it in person you can still play a big part in the long walk.

This Long Walk To Justice culminates TODAY on Wednesday 6th July – the eve of the all-important G8 Summit - with a celebration of the largest and loudest cry to make poverty history the world has ever seen at Murrayfield Stadium called Edinburgh 50,000 – the Final Push.

Going to Edinburgh?

Here’s what’s happening in the Scottish capital as part of the Long Walk To Justice:
The G8 GalleryAs part of The Long Walk To Justice a huge photo-campaign - The G8 Gallery - will see hundreds of thousands of pictures posted along two miles of railings in Princes Street, Edinburgh. This visual statement will show that you and millions like you, want our leaders to use the power they have to end poverty - for good.

If you make it to Edinburgh on Wednesday 6th July you can attach the pictures of you, your friends and your family to the gallery yourself.

If you can't be in Edinburgh you can send us your pictures and we will attach them for you. Upload your image or text it to 0044 7774 777 444.

Other Events
There will also be numerous special church services across the capital and also the wrapping of the world famous Edinburgh castle in a huge white banner.

Edinburgh Council also have a host of events lined up in support of the Long Walk To Justice. To find out more visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/G8summit

“Edinburgh has inspired generations of thinkers and inspires still its residents and visitors. No city is better placed to rise to the challenge of providing a suitable backdrop for the decisions made by the G8 Leaders.

“We have organised a range of special events in the city to spread the word and encourage discussion. These include the J8 Summit for young people, art and photography exhibitions, a series of public talks, 'Film Africa' series at the Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh-South Africa school exchange and musical events.”

For accommodation and campsite information go to http://www.visitscotland.com/ or www.KleverTravel.com

Can't make it to Edinburgh?

If you can’t make it to Edinburgh, you can still be part of The Long Walk To Justice:

The LIVE 8 ListTell the leaders of the world that enough is enough by signing the LIVE 8 List and your name, along with hundreds of thousands of others will be delivered to the G8 leaders on the eve of their summit.

G8 GalleryAs part of The Long Walk To Justice a huge photo-campaign - The G8 Gallery - will see hundreds of thousands of pictures posted along two miles of railings in Princes Street, Edinburgh. This visual statement will show that you and millions like you, want our leaders to use the power they have to end poverty - for good. Upload your image or text it to 0044 7774 777 444.

Sign the LIVE 8 List
Wear a White Band

Wear a White Band
2005 offers a unique opportunity for everyone to come together and ask the G8 to make poverty history. LIVE 8 is one event of many around the world supporting the aims of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty. The global symbol of the campaign is a white band. To find out how to get one, and for more information about what is happening near you, visit one of the sites below.

What should the white band look like?

This is entirely up to you. Some suggestions are wrist bands, arm bands, head bands, lapel bands, etc. This action was chosen because it is simple for anyone to get involved - you can just make your own white band with a piece of fabric.

Do our white bands have to bear a slogan or a message?

Many groups will be organising under a national slogan. India, for example, will be organising the action under the banner of 'Deliver the Promises'. The UK is organising the action under the banner 'Make Poverty History' and that will be written on many of the bands. The best place to find out if your country has a slogan is on your country page here .

Who should wear the white band?

ANYONE who believes in ending poverty should wear the white band, and we want as many people as possible to feel part of this movement. This could be school children, campaigners, community groups, celebrities, families; whoever you are, this action is for you.

In the United Kingdomwww.makepovertyhistory.org
In the United Stateshttp://www.one.org/
In Canadahttp://www.makepovertyhistory.ca/
In Francehttp://www.2005plusdexcuses.org/
In Germanyhttp://www.weltweite-aktion-gegen-armut.de/
In Spainhttp://www.pobrezacero.org/intro.htm
In Japanwww.hottokenai.jp

If your country is not listed above, please visit http://www.whiteband.org/ for a list of current international partner campaigns.

Here you can find more about the CAMPAIGN in ROMANIA

For further information please email: say-no-more-poverty@anaconda.ro

Contact persons: Claudia Stefanescu; Gabriel Mocanu; Gabriela Szabo.
Campaign's Web-site: http://www.anaconda.ro/world/make-poverty-history-en.htm
Campaign's Forum: http://forum.anaconda.ro/viewforum.php?f=2
Campaign's Group List: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/make-poverty-history

Campaign Coordinators: Anaconda Foundation: Adrian F. Pisica +40 (21) 212-3682. "Curierul National" Newspaper: Stefan Radeanu.

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Ronan Keating, The Sugababes, The Corrs, Natasha Bedingfield and Texas are preparing to play the final Live 8 concert in Edinburgh.

They will be joined by Annie Lennox, Snow Patrol, Travis, Youssou N'Dour and McFly, who played previous Live 8 concerts on Saturday.

The Murrayfield Stadium event coincides with the start of the G8 summit and Live 8's Long Walk To Justice rally.

The free event will be broadcast on BBC television, radio and online.

Live 8 organizers Bob Geldof and Midge Ure are also due to perform at the concert, to be hosted by comedians Lenny Henry and Peter Kay.
African artists from pop star Peter Gabriel's Womad music festival will also take part, and a number of "very special" speakers are planned.
As in London's Live 8 concert, 21,000 free pairs of tickets to the event were allocated in a text message competition.

The Edinburgh concert follows 10 Live 8 gigs in cities including London, Philadelphia, Paris, Berlin, Johannesburg, Rome and Moscow on Saturday.

Geldof was joined by Hollywood acting couple Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon as he boarded a train to Edinburgh from London's Euston station on Tuesday.

When he originally announced the Live 8 concerts in May, Geldof called for one million supporters to march to Edinburgh for the Long Walk To Justice rally.

Lothian and Borders Police responded that such a large influx of visitors would be "potentially hazardous" to a city with a population of 453,000.

On Tuesday Geldof said protesters who clashed with police earlier in the week had "nothing to do with our message".

"Our message is about dignity and respect for people, upholding values of being human and allowing each human to use their life and not have it taken away by poverty," he said.

Live 8's Edinburgh concert will be broadcast on BBC Two Scotland from 2000 BST, on BBC One Scotland from 2245 BST and on BBC Three from 2145 BST on Wednesday.

The concert will be streamed live on www.bbc.co.uk.

In the Live 8 concerts Saturday, there were 5 billion people who watched parts of the event on TV and more than 1.5 millions live spectators. This was the biggest TV broadcasting in the history. In Philadelphia there were more than 1 million people on the streets while in Hyde Park in London there were 3-400.000 people.

Pink Floyd was back together for the first time in 25 years. You should see http://www.live8live.com/ and http://www.one.org/

- Did you know that every 3 seconds one child dies in Africa? 30.ooo children every day?! Can we, can you accept this?

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