Former World Leaders Call for ‘New Coalition of the Willing’ to Address Poverty and Inequality

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesJun 27, 2025, 11:47 am520 ptsHotTop
Humanity is facing an inequality crisis that could mean the emergence of the first trillionaires, while almost half the world’s population is stuck in poverty, warns a letter by 40 former prime ministers and presidents. The letter is an appeal to current leaders to address rising threats of poverty, disparity…

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