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Oct 25, 2001

Doha Ministerial Press Briefing Packet--October 26, 2001

A collection of documents and resources designed to assist the professional media in preparation for the WTO Ministerial in Doha, Qatar.
Sep 13, 2001

Drop Basmati Rice Patent - November 21, 2000.

A global coalition of non-governmental organisations is urging the Indian government to fully challenge a patent on basmati rice held by the US corporation RiceTec Inc.
Sep 13, 2001

Citizen Groups Protest US position on patents - August 22, 2000

Citizen groups from around the world expressed their objections to the Bush Administration's position in global trade agreements on patenting life forms.
Sep 13, 2001

Trade Policies Create Obstacle For Addressing Climate Change - January 12, 2001

As the world's nations consider strategies to reduce greenhouse gases, little has been done to address trade agreements that substantially increase energy demands - particularly with regard to agricultural production and distribution systems.
Sep 13, 2001

FTAA Negotiations on Intellectual PropertyThreaten Access to Pharmaceuticals and Seeds,Undermine International Agreements and Human Rights - April 19, 2001

As negotiators from throughout the Western Hemisphere gather in Quebec City to push for another free trade deal, representatives of civil society groups are gathering their voices in protest.
Sep 13, 2001

FTAA Negotiations on Intellectual PropertyThreaten Access to Pharmaceuticals and Seeds,Undermine International Agreements and Human Rights - April 19, 2001

As negotiators from throughout the Western Hemisphere gather in Quebec City to push for another free trade deal, representatives of civil society groups are gathering their voices in protest.

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