Avaaz.org
Avaaz.org is a new global web movement with a simple democratic
mission: to close the gap between the world we have, and the world most
people everywhere want. "Avaaz" means "Voice" in many Asian, Middle
Eastern and Eastern European languages. Across the world, most people
want stronger protections for the environment, greater respect for
human rights, and concerted efforts to end poverty, corruption and war.
Yet globalization faces a huge democratic deficit as international
decisions are shaped by political elites and unaccountable corporations
-- not the views and values of the world's people.