8 April 2005
GLOBAL WEEK OF ACTION FOR TRADE JUSTICE
Many see the 2005 as providing a critical opportunity for the world to address the enduring scandal of world poverty and hunger. Never before has the issue assumed such significance and priority for world leaders (although sadly in Australia it is an issue that has barely registered) and a momentum for genuine change continues to build.
The week April 10th-17th has been designated as a 'Global Week of Action for Trade Justice'. The recent edition of Ozspirit provides excellent information and resources to raise awareness around issues of trade justice.
Oxfam also recognizes that Trade has the potential to lift millions of people in developing countries out of poverty, but unfair trade rules are making millions of people even poorer. It is leading a campaign for the World Trade Organisation, United States of America and the European Union to change global trade rules so that they benefit the poor.
Information about the campaign, an online petition and the white-armband days planned to coincide with key meetings of world economic decision makers on 1st July, 10th Sep and 10th Dec can be found at the above website.
The week April 10th-17th has been designated as a 'Global Week of Action for Trade Justice'. The recent edition of Ozspirit provides excellent information and resources to raise awareness around issues of trade justice.
Oxfam also recognizes that Trade has the potential to lift millions of people in developing countries out of poverty, but unfair trade rules are making millions of people even poorer. It is leading a campaign for the World Trade Organisation, United States of America and the European Union to change global trade rules so that they benefit the poor.
Information about the campaign, an online petition and the white-armband days planned to coincide with key meetings of world economic decision makers on 1st July, 10th Sep and 10th Dec can be found at the above website.
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