Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The most important message YOU have to send today




Dear friends across the EU, Big Tech threatens so much that we hold dear. Each day brings fresh revelations - of social media platforms spreading toxic climate misinformation to millions, stoking hate and division that tear at the fabric of our democracies, and even fueling genocide.Only bold action can protect us now. Which is why all eyes should be on the EU, where lawmakers are on the cusp of historic, world-changing legislation - the Digital Services Act. This could be a gamechanger, reining in the power of Big Tech, defending against disinformation and putting people before the platforms and their profits. But only if they listen to what the people they represent want.So it's time to tell EU lawmakers to deliver regulation that keeps people safe.This is where you come in. Avaaz has identified the key politicians who can deliver this once-in-a-generation opportunity -- now we need to inspire them to stay strong against Big Tech lobbying! Send your personal message now and Avaaz will deliver it to them directly in a beautiful personalised book of letters that urges them to defend us against the dangers of Big Tech.
WRITE A LETTER
Dear friends across the EU,
Big Tech threatens so much that we hold dear. Each day brings fresh revelations - of social media platforms spreading toxic climate misinformation to millions, stoking hate and division that tear at the fabric of our democracies, and even fueling genocide.

Only bold action can protect us now. 

Which is why all eyes should be on the EU, where lawmakers are on the cusp of historic, world-changing legislation - the Digital Services Act. This could be a gamechanger, reining in the power of Big Tech, defending against disinformation and putting people before the platforms and their profits. 

But only if they listen to what the people they represent want.
So it's time to tell EU lawmakers to deliver regulation that keeps people safe.

This is where you come in. Avaaz has identified the key politicians who can deliver this once-in-a-generation opportunity -- now we need to inspire them to stay strong against Big Tech lobbying! 

Send your personal message now and Avaaz will deliver it to them directly in a beautiful personalised book of letters that urges them to defend us against the dangers of Big Tech.

We're up against some of the most powerful corporations in the world -- who've launched "the largest ever effort to lobby the EU". But we have something they don't - you!

Our movement has won campaigns on the strength of a single, heartfelt letter before -- imagine what hundreds could do. Let's write from the heart to these leaders calling for them to meet this historic moment head on.

Click below to inspire a leader -- you'll get all the help you need!


You may worry that your letter won't change anything. But if there's one thing Avaaz has learned it's that facts and figures don't win our greatest victories -- it's single moments of authentic human connection.

An inspired letter from Avaaz helped unlock compensation from fashion giant Benetton for the victims of a factory collapse in Bangladesh. Amnesty International, one of the most effective and important human rights groups, started by writing heartfelt letters to free prisoners. And our entire movement was built on the power of inspired emails!

Now we face a new challenge -- defending against the danger of Big Tech and building a better, more humane internet. Click below to inspire a leader, and you'll be given everything you need to write a letter to them.
With hope and determination,

Andy, Luca, Barbara, and the rest of the Avaaz team
Avaaz is a 69-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 17 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at www.avaaz.org/en/contact .
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