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LEAKED: Secret documents show that Facebook knew... [Take Action Now!] Dear friends, A brave whistleblower just leaked secret Facebook documents... and they're shocking! They show that Facebook knew. They knew that human traffickers used Facebook to lure women into sexual slavery. They knew that it was being used to incite violence against minorities. And they knew their systems remove less than 1% of violent content! Facebook knew all this, but still chose their profits over our safety. And with no effective laws to hold Facebook accountable, dangerous actors will continue to spew lies, misinformation and climate denialism to millions, everywhere. This is code red for our democracies and planet -- we need to change that, NOW! This week, whistleblower Frances Haugen is testifying in Europe about Facebook's corrosive impact, bringing renewed scrutiny on the tech giant. Thanks to our ground-breaking investigations, and explosive media coverage, Avaaz will be in the room with lawmakers fighting tooth and nail to win laws that protect us and our privacy. But so will Big Tech's massive lobbying machine. If we raise enough now, we can go all in to counter their $100-million-dollar lobbying firepower with effective regulation -- by funding top-notch investigators to uncover more hard evidence, bringing testimonies of those harmed by social media to lawmakers, and showing up at every key decision with headline-grabbing stunts and ads. This is some of our most important work, but it's also some of our least funded -- and with so much at stake, we can't afford to slow down now! Chip in now, and let's together tame the social media beast for good: [I'LL DONATE $2]( [I'LL DONATE $4]( [I'LL DONATE $8]( [I'LL DONATE $16]( [I'LL DONATE $32]( [OTHER AMOUNT]( We've seen, time and again, the devastating consequences social media can have. In Myanmar, the military used Facebook as a tool for ethnic cleansing, spreading hatred that fuelled a bloodbath. In Palestine and Israel, viral lies are further inflaming the conflict. And just when we least need it, active climate denialism online is already trying to overshadow the climate emergency negotiations in Glasgow. To win legislation that can protect us all, we have to bring these harms into the light, and before governments, as they decide on regulation. If we raise enough, we can: - Run and publish more hard-hitting investigative reports that show the massive harm caused by these platforms on our societies; - Bring together a powerful movement of survivors and communities fighting against online hate and misinformation and take their voices to the corridors of power; - Unleash relentless advocacy in the EU Parliament, as well as the US Congress, and Brazil, ensuring they don't give in to tech pressure; - Deliver powerful stunts and ads at key moments to help win the regulation we urgently need. This is a big deal. Social media is eroding the fabric of our societies in important ways. It’s fuelling division and hatred, and sabotaging the biggest battles of our lifetimes, from human rights and climate change, to the mental health of our children. We can't afford to lose this fight! Chip in now, and let's face down this attack on democracy and humanity together: [I'LL DONATE $2]( [I'LL DONATE $4]( [I'LL DONATE $8]( [I'LL DONATE $16]( [I'LL DONATE $32]( [OTHER AMOUNT]( Avaaz has played a leading role in this fight for years. Our explosive reports have made front page news time and again, already driving massive changes. Just weeks ago, our research helped to pressure Google into announcing that climate denial videos on Youtube will no longer receive ad revenue. But we can't just rely on the good will of Big Tech titans. We need laws -- now! Let's make it happen, together. With hope and determination, Anneke, Marigona, Mike, Bert, Mouhamad, Christoph, Camille and the entire Avaaz team PS. This might be your first donation to our movement ever. But what a first donation! Did you know that Avaaz relies entirely on small donations from members like you? That's why we're fully independent, nimble and effective. Join the over 1 million people who've donated to make Avaaz a real force for good in the world. More information: - [Facebook disputes its own research showing harmful effects of Instagram on teens' mental health]( (Guardian) - [Facebook profits off hate and that's why it won't change, says whistleblower Frances Haugen]( (Euronews) - [Facebook Hearing Strengthens Calls for Regulation in Europe]( (NY) - [Facebook's role in Myanmar and Ethiopia under new scrutiny]( (Guardian) - [Google, YouTube ban ads on climate misinformation]( (BBC) Avaaz is a 65-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](. 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