ON OCTOBER 17TH LET US ALL JOIN HANDS AND SAY NO TO POVERTY
Are you one of those overwhelming majority of the peoples of the world who only read of about the Guinness World Records but never has a clue how they are set and have ruled out the possibility of ever setting any of those records? Until last year I had never thought I could be part of the Guinness records myself and doing so for a very worthy cause.

Between 9.00pm (GMT) Tuesday 16th of October and 9.00 pm (GMT) on Wednesday the 17th of October 2007 you could also become a Guinness record holder. All you have to do is join millions of other peoples across the world to beat the record set last year for the largest number of people ever to 'Stand Up against poverty' and in support of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

It all began very humbly last year. The UN Millennium Campaign Communications group had suggested to Guinness that we could set a record of people standing up for a particular cause in a 24 hour period.

With just one week left, now is the time to promote STAND UP and SPEAK OUT everywhere! Let's publicize the day so that everyone in the world -- political leaders and citizens -- are aware of our attempt to set a new Guinness World Record and break the record of broken promises.

Learn How to Promote Stand Up and Speak Out

On October 16 + 17, millions will demand an end to poverty and inequality and the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals. With your help, many voices will come together as one and Speak Out so loudly that we cannot be ignored. It is up to you to spread the word and let all your friends, family and neighbors know that we are the first generation that can end poverty and we will not miss this historic opportunity.

Supporters have created many tools to help you get the word out.

In my capacity as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, I would like to invite you to participate in the Stand Up campaign.

STAND UP and SPEAK OUT is a worldwide call to take action against poverty and for the Millennium Development Goals. On October 16th and 17th people will literally and symbolically Stand Up and Speak Out demanding their governments keep their promises to end extreme poverty and meet and exceed the Millennium Development Goals. Last year, more than 23 million people took part and set a new Guinness World Record. This year, we want you to help break this record so the message rings even louder. Every person counts!

WY STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT? In 2000, leaders of 189 countries signed up to the Millennium Development Goals, a global plan to halve extreme poverty by 2015. Yet, every day, 50,000 people die as a result of extreme poverty and the gap between rich and poor is getting wider. We need you to STAND UP and SPEAK OUT to make governments honour their commitments – it will not happen without all of us taking a stand.

STAND UP and SPEAK OUT is a joint initiative of the United Nations Millennium Campaign and the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP).

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