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What is TakingITGlobal?

TakingITGlobal.org is the social network that connects you to the global issues that affect us all. Welcome to our redesigned site!

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COP15

From the 7th the 18th of December 2009 the 15th UN Conference of Parties or COP15 will bring representatives from 192 countries together to set climate policy for our future. UN Climate Scientists have set 350 parts per million of carbon as the threshhold for a stable climate. What does COP15 mean for you? How are you organizing around climate change in your community? Discuss with TIG members in our discussion forums and check out the Countdown to Copenhagen blog.

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Take the TakingITMobile Survey!

Are you interested in mobile communications? The TakingITMobile survey is looking for your input! The aim of this research is to share innovation in the field of youth mobile communications and to brainstorm projects and solutions for the TakingITGlobal platform. The survey is now available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, Turkish, Dutch and Russian.

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Imprints

The Imprints art contest invites you to exercise your creativity and share your reflections about humanity’s current ecological footprint or what it should be in order to guarantee a sustainable common future. Selected submissions will be displayed at the COP15 UN Climate Conference, plus you could win one of our sustainable prizes including a folding aluminium bicycle and a digital camera.

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Put an End to Violence Against Women

November 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Violence against women happens in all countries, cultures, and communities around the world. It happens to women of all cultures, backgrounds and classes. This UN sanctioned and internationally observed day recognizes that we must first acknowledge this pervasive problem and confront it, before we can ever hope to put an end to it. On November 25th devote some time to recognizing the importance of the women in your life.

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Volunteer for the Planet

Volunteering for our Planet is a UNV program tracking international voluntary efforts on environmental issues. If you have volunteered for the planet or plan on doing so before December 5th, you can contribute your hours to send a message to the delegates of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen that people around the world are taking concrete action to fight climate change.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Violence against women happens everywhere and can be discrete, overt, or even go unpunished. To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, take a stand and say no to violence of any form. Explore more on the issue on the United Nations Secretary-General’s Campaign to End Violence Against Women and the UN Secretary-General’s database on violence against women. Also check out our page on gender equality to learn more about the issue.

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Tread Lightly

TakingITGlobal is proud to present Treadlightly.me, an interdisciplinary education and engagement resource developed to help secondary school students learn about climate change through the lens of ecological footprints. The Tread Lightly site will allow you to calculate your impact on the planet, compare your footprint to others around the world, and help you to become more green through the 40 Day Challenge!

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Sprout e-course

Sprout is an e-course for aspiring social innovators and environmental entrepreneurs who want to grow their project ideas and learn to create lasting changes that take root in their communities.

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oyeni has created a new opportunity: VOLUNTEER/TRAINERS - 30 days ago
criscasty has posted a new article in Panorama: Ao tentar Mudar um Ser Humano Você só Piora a Situação! - 30 days ago
subratamitra111 has made a new submission to the gallery: Creative art Photography - 18 days ago
POWERhalton has registered a new organization: Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources - 23 days ago
chiaramente has created a new event: Live Chat on On-Line Volunteering - 17 days ago

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Experiência de Cura na Comitiva Pantaneira. - 6 days ago
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Challenge: Future

Challenge:Future is a global student team competition that allows you to connect, collaborate and innovate - all the while having fun, challenging the norms, promoting yourself, not to mention the 100,000 Euro award fund. Registration closes November 18th, so get involved now!

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TakingITGlobal: Inspire, Inform, Involve

Welcome to the new TIG!

What is TakingITGlobal?

COP15

Take the TakingITMobile Survey!

Imprints

Put an End to Violence Against Women

Volunteer for the Planet

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Tread Lightly

Sprout e-course

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