We are standing now with millions of people around the world on this historic day, to show our commitment to the fight against extreme poverty and inequality. Today, we Stand Up together to say to our leaders: we have six years to 2015. Six years to realize the Millennium Development Goals. We know the Goals can be met and exceeded if you have the political will. We will not accept any excuses. We will not allow the poor to unjustly suffer the consequences of the economic, food and climate crisis, for which they bear no responsibility.

We stand today in solidarity with millions of people all over the world. People who believe in a world where poverty and hunger CAN and MUST end; where mothers no longer die in childbirth and women's rights are ensured; where children no longer die of preventable diseases; where every child has the right to quality education; where the environment is protected; and where our leaders make decisions not in their own interests, but in the interests of those who have been marginalized by poverty and exclusion.

To the leaders of rich countries we say:
Do not believe that internal domestic challenges such as job losses, financial instability and insecurity will distract us. It is clear now more than ever, that we live in an interdependent world. We urge you to keep your promises on debt relief, more and better aid and trade justice.

To the leaders of poor countries:
Make it your first responsibility to save the lives of your poorest citizens. We ask you to tackle inequality of all forms, to be accountable to your people, to govern fairly and justly, to end corruption and to fulfill human rights.

To all leaders we say:

• Act now to meet and exceed the Millennium Development Goals.
• Commit to signing an ambitious, fair and binding global climate deal by the year end.
• Uphold the peace and security of all people.

Until then. Today and every day we will stand up, speak out and take action for the Millennium Development Goals. The call to our leaders is simple: End Poverty and Inequality Now!