Justice

The Mouse that Roared

Toronto Globe and Mail | By MICHAEL EDWARDS | January 3, 2002 The anti-globalization movement has been given an uncomfortable ride in the media since Sept. 11. Protesters have been uncharacteristically muted, fearful of the inevitable backlash if their activities are seen as insensitive, unpatriotic or merely irrelevant to fighting the battle of the moment.

Trade Lberalisation Treatens Public Health Systems

By Alex Vass | BMJ Save the Children Increasing foreign investment in the health sector is a "poisoned chalice" for many countries and risks weakening their public health systems, an international children's aid charity has said.

NGOs Deliver Petition to WTO, Call for "Health Before Wealth"

By: Agence | France Presse DOHA, Nov 11 Three non-governmental organisations headed by Oxfam International handed the WTO a petition signed by 32,000 people from around the world Sunday that urged the global trade body to "put health before wealth."

Italian Group Appeals For Cheap Drug Access In Africa

Agence France Presse HEADLINE: Italian group appeals for cheap drug access in Africa DATELINE: ROME, Nov 2

Via Campesina Calls For Action Against WTO

Press Release VIa Campesina Tegucigalpa, 1-11-2001 WTO is imposing a new Round of negotiations against the will of the majority of its member governments and the social movements.

For Trade Protesters, ""Slower, Sadder Songs""

By LESLIE WAYNE The New York Times NEXT month, international financial and trade officials will gather in two important meetings -- one in Doha, Qatar, and the other in Ottawa -- to resume a series of talks that were scheduled before, but questioned after, the attacks on Sept. 11.

Delegates Begin Battle Over WTO Generic Drug Talks

Agence France Presse Delegates preparing this weekend for an upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Doha failed to muster a coherent position on the controversial issue of providing drug access to countries suffering public health catastrophes.