*It's time to Even It Up India! (a campaign by Oxfam)*
*Demand** from the Indian government an Inclusive Economy. * Eight billionaires own the same wealth as half the world’s population. That’s right – 8 individuals own as much as the poorest 3.6 billion people. Meanwhile, every day 1 in 8 people go to bed hungry. *In India, 57 billionaires have the same amount of wealth as the bottom 70% of India*. The richest 1% of Indians have 58% of total wealth. Such extreme inequality is outrageous. Families living in poverty around the world are forced to suffer low wages, inhumane working conditions, and a total lack of even the most basic public services. The poorest and marginalized people in our societies have been hit hardest – particularly women. Governments are doing too little to help. Meanwhile the extremely wealthy make billions from a system bent in their favour. *It doesn’t have to be this way*. We can choose another future. A future where the government can act to help everyone, where people are put before profits, and everyone is given a fair chance. We can help end poverty, and the rich and powerful need to play their part. Sign the open letter to the Indian Government and the world's billionaires <https://actions.oxfam.org/india/en/actions/it-time-even-it-india/> https://actions.oxfam.org/india/en/actions/it-time-even-it-india/ See the Oxfam report on the issue: An economy for the 1% <https://www.oxfamindia.org/sites/default/files/bp210-economy-one-percent-tax-havens-180116-en_0.pdf> https://www.oxfamindia.org/sites/default/files/bp210-economy-one-percent-tax-havens-180116-en_0.pdf