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[Claudio Schuftan]

From: Jeff Conant jeff at hesperian.org



Blue October *2007 Call-Out*



Today, one in 6 people lack access to safe, affordable water, and 2 in 5
lack access to adequate sanitation. The United Nations expects these numbers
to rise--unless we act now. A vibrant international movement is challenging
the corporate control of this precious resource, and defending water as a
public good and an inalienable right.
**
International water activists are preparing to launch the second annual Blue
October campaign.* Blue October *is an international month of action to
challenge the corporate control of water and to protect it as a shared
natural resource available to all.


As Blue October approaches, we hope you'll join us in this historic
international month of action by organizing activities to draw attention to
water issues in your community. It could be something symbolic of your
support such as sending letters supporting the human right to water, or it
could be more ambitious. Whatever your capacity, we welcome your solidarity!




*How to support Blue October 2007?*

   - Visit* www.blueoctobercampaign.org<https://207.35.157.34/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.blueoctobercampaign.org/>
   *
   - Please organize an activity and share its details with Blue October
   organizers.
   - Go ahead and download any resources posted on our website!
   - *Around the world, people are taking action throughout October.
   There are many actions already being planned and we will soon share these
   with you. Please add your actions to this list.*

  *CONTACT US:*
There are a number of people who have volunteered to assist with questions.

 *Spanish***
Marcela Olivera – molivera at democracyctr.org
Roberto Cruz – rcuz at magma.ca

 *English***
Vicki Kaplan - vkaplan at fwwatch.org
Anil Naidoo – anil at canadians.org

 *French***
Sonia Vani - svani at canadians.org

 *Finally, please fill out the activity information form which can be found
on our website and email it back to:***
Gigi Kellet – gigi at stopcorporateabuse.org or
Sonia Vani – svani at canadians.org
blueoctober at canadians.org


Water is a right, not a commodity!
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