Justice

Your Money or Your Life -- US Trade Policy Robs Poor People of Their Health!

Oxfam Great Britain | September 4, 2001 | Anna Mitchell Third World Network, Oxfam International and Health Gap Coalition are launching a global online petition which we hope will demonstrate the strength of global public concern about World Trade Organisation patent rules that put the profits of powerful drug companies before public health in poor countries.

Peasants Demand: "End Global Hunger! WTO Out of Agriculture!"

Press Release | August 28, 2001 | From PEASANT MEETING, 26-27 August 2001, Bangkok, Thailand

Mobilization for Global Justice, Washington DC, September 28-30

A huge mobilization for global justice will occur in Washington DC at the end of September. Endorsed by hundreds of groups, the events will coincide with large meetings of the IMF and World Bank. Sunday, September 30 will be the main day of action, but actions and educational events are planned throughout the preceding week.

UNDP Exploits the Poor and Hungry to Push Genetic Engineering

By Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN AP) | July 24, 2001

The Real Enemies of the Poor

G-8 defenders tried to depict Genoa protesters as affluent and out of touch, but the anti-globalization movement is wringing aid out of rich nations -- over Bush's shameful objections. By David Moberg

Has Globalization Helped the Poor?

Knight-Ridder/Tribune Media Services | by Mark Weisbrot

Corporate Power or People""s Power: TNCs and Globalization

Conference Announcement:Corporate Power or People's Power: TNCs and Globalization September 26-29, 2001, in Sydney, Australia

WTO Focusses on Access to Affordable Medicines for the Poor

Agence France Presse GENEVA, June 20 (AFP) - World Trade Organisation (WTO) members agreed here Wednesday on the need to clarify patent rules to ensure they do not hinder poorer countries from having access to badly-needed drugs.

Announcement: The Arab Encounter

The Arab Encounter June 21 to June 24, 2001_ Sayda, Salhiyeh, Jezzine, Nabatiyyeh, Khyam, Chakif, Sour and Khirbit Selim South Lebanon

Costa Rica Pressured To Improve Labor Rights By ICFTU

Brussels -- Intimidation in the private sector to stop workers organising, growing wage inequalities and concern over child labour in the agricultural sector. These findings are part of a new report released by the Brussels-based International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU).