Global Exchange
Global Exchange is a human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political, and social justice around the world.
Primary web addresses
http://www.globalexchange.org
Email
info@globalexchange.org
Main Address
2017 Mission Street, #303
San Francisco CA 94110
San Francisco CA 94110
Country
United States
Main Telephone
01-415-255-7296
Joined OneWorld
30.04.2001
Features
08.05.2008
Innovative local initiatives are strengthening rural regions throughout Mexico, which have been losing both people and their competitive edge in agriculture since Mexico opened its markets to free trade.
more...Related topics/regions: [Mexico]
Image: A Mexican farmer protests the rising cost of tortillas (made of corn). © Prometeo Lucero [aka Prom] (flickr)
17.04.2008
While Darfur and Tibet activists took center stage as the Olympic torch passed through North America last week, anti-sweatshop advocates were also protesting against labor practices in Chinese factories making official Olympics garb.
more...Related topics/regions: [United States] [China]
Image: The protest was part of 'Play Fair,' a major international campaign pushing for respect for workers' rights in the global sportswear industry. © fairolympics.org
10.04.2008
"Show your support of trade agreements that assure job security and decent livelihoods, and take a stand against the NAFTA model that displaces millions from their homes and jobs and furthers environmental destruction," urges a group advocating fairer globalization.
more...Related topics/regions: [Colombia] [Panama] [Peru] [South Korea] [United States] [Geopolitics] [Environmental activism] [Trade] [Labour] [International cooperation] [Agriculture]
Image: © American Friends Service Committee
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